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Only use this page to send liquid (not paint or perfume) - See Specialist Areas below

Courier for Liquids

If you need to send liquid by courier Overland Express, have provided a delivery service for liquids for over thirty years, so if you are looking for a courier that delivers liquids such as hand sanitising gel and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), you are in the right place. Sending liquids in the post is straightforward, as long as the packaging guidelines below are followed.

We are one of the few couriers that ship liquids, from deliveries of shampoo and shipments of hair care products, through to sending wines and spirits and posting oils and lubricants. There are a few couriers that will let you send liquid by post, although there are restrictions on sending liquids. If you need to send perfume or aftershave, please visit our send perfume shipping site here.

A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.

When sending liquids containing alcohol, hand sanitisers, hand gels, they can only be sent by road, throughout the UK (excluding Northern Ireland). We cannot deliver them outside of the UK Mainland. Please select Parcel Force or UPS specialist as the carrier, when choosing a liquid delivery service.

We cannot send poisonous liquids, petrol, paraffin, thinners, or any forms of highly toxic, highly flammable or explosive liquids. If in doubt, please contact us.

Non flammable liquids are safe to be sent by air or road, on our liquid services, if in doubt about what liquids you can send on our liquid courier service, please get in touch with us.

When packing liquids for shipment, the most important thing to consider is the risk of leakage. Always place any liquids in a sealed waterproof bag and then place that into a cardboard box. If you are sending liquid or similar, please read our advice on packing liquids which can be found below.

How to Send Liquid by Courier

Prerequisites:

Bubble wrap
Parcel tape
Strong cardboard box
Packing peanuts

A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.

When choosing a cardboard box to send liquids in, always use double walled new boxes. Used boxes may not offer sufficient protection. Select one large enough to leave sufficient room for you to add some cushioning. This can be in the form of bubble wrap, polystyrene packing peanuts, or for even more security, use air shock bubble packaging. Please note that neither Overland Express or any of the carriers will except responsibility for any liquids damaged whilst in transit, so a little extra care when preparing to ship liquid will result in your liquid delivery arriving in good condition.

Place a layer of packing on the base of the box, then place the item onto the packaging and fill any gaps with packing material. This reduces the chance of the liquid delivery moving around during transit. Shake the box to check that the liquid you are sending cannot move about. If necessary, add more packing material until it is securely held in place.

Once that you are happy with the packaging of the liquid delivery, tape the box shut with 2 or 3 layers of strong parcel tape, paying attention to any edges that may need additional tape.

Finally, attach the Overland Express parcel label to the box, together with 3 copies of the commercial invoice, if sending liquids outside of the United Kingdom. Commercial invoices must be signed and attached to the outside of the box.

Should you need a reliable courier for liquids, then take a look at Overland Express, our quick quote tool above will give you an instant quote.

Please read some of our frequently asked questions when sending liquid, which can be found below.

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I send my work worldwide on a regular…

I send my work worldwide on a regular basis and I now use Overland Express for all my shipping. It is great to get such a personal service, they are always quick to answer emails and you even get to talk to a real person on the phone, who knows what they are doing. It is also good to know the insurance they offer really works as the insurance offered by most of the big companies have so many restrictions and exemptions. I have used Overland Express many times and I am very happy with their service and would recommend them to anyone.





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I have used Overland Express for 2 years now. I use them to ship bass guitars which are a very large item and have found that they offer the best prices and a good choice of options.
But you only find out how good a company is when things go wrong. Recently there was an issue with a return to a shop, they had the item but due to a mix up within the shop the parcel was never booked in.
I would like to thank the guys at OE for the work you guys put in to help resolve this issue. With some shippers you can`t even speak to a real person never mind get someone to help you with a problem so having someone who you can e mail or speak to on the phone, helped resolve the issue with the shop.


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Needed to send my late husband's guitar…

Needed to send my late husband's guitar plus accessories to a family member.
I've never used a carrier other than Royal Mail before and was a bit nervous. (The parcel was too large for Royal Mail and I'd been warned against using a certain other carrier.)
The Overland Express website gave very helpful advice on how to prepare the guitar and protect it for transit.
I found the firm's customer service to be excellent. I was worried because online tracking informed me that only one parcel had been delivered. I phoned and got an answer straight away. Tom (I think) checked online for me and was very reassuring.
The second parcel was indeed delivered later in the day.

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Specialist Areas

If you are sending standard parcels, paints, perfumes or wheels, please press the tile below that best suits your requirements.

Why Choose Overland Express?

Lowest Prices

We are able to offer lower process than the courier providers themselves due to our bulk buying power, further to that these providers don't want to have the hassle of dealing with individuals - That's how we can offer significantly lower prices.

Immediate Quote

We've tried to make it as easy as possible to book a parcel delivery with Overland Express by keeping the number of pages down to an absolute minimum that you are required to click-through to complete the parcel delivery booking.

Biggest Names

We are sorry to disappoint, but you will not find any budget parcel delivery services here. However, the premium highly rated services from the likes of DHL and UPS can be found here that have prices very close to the budget services that we always avoid.

Parcel Tracking

Use the tracking reference number that we provide at the time of booking to ascertain the whereabouts of your parcel at any given time, from collection to delivery, major updates are always shown on our courier partners tracking pages.

Insurance

We have secured specialist insurance cover for most items (glass, perfume, paint and liquids etc. excluded) up to the value of £20,000.00 which can be purchased for just 2.00% of the items stated value.

Live Chat Support

Use the live chat function on our web-site if you need to quickly speak with one of our customer support team, it's a direct communication channel which does not use artificial intelligence to attempt to dissuade you from talking to us.

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Frequently Asked Questions


Q. Do I need to complete Customs paperwork when sending liquid?
A. We provide all Customs paperwork free of charge. This is only required when sending liquid outside of the United Kingdom.

Q. Can I track my delivery of liquid?
A. All liquid deliveries are tracked door to door.

Q. Do I need an account to send liquid?
A. An account is not necessary, you can book directly through our website.

Q. Can I insure my liquid delivery?
A. We cannot insure liquids with any carrier.

Q. Is there a limit on how many hand sanitisers I can send?
A. Due to the alcohol content, we can send a maximum of 5 kg, throughout the UK Mainland.

Q. Can you send liquids in the post?
A. Liquids can be sent in the post as long as they are sufficiently packed. Please read our packaging advice above when sending liquids via courier.

Q. Which couriers will take liquids?
A. UPS and Parcel Force will carry liquids through the UK and Europe, as long as they are not flammable or hazardous. Any non hazardous liquids can also be sent Worldwide by air or road with DHL. If you are in any doubt, please contact us for more advice.

Q. Can liquids be shipped Internationally?
A. Non-flammable and on-hazardous liquids can be sent Internationally by air and road, please ensure that they are sufficiently packed for transport.