Why does bpost apply revised tariffs for parcels sent at the end of the year?

It is best to follow the next steps to prepare your parcel for shipment:

Get a suitable box

• You should choose a sturdy box that is the right size for the contents
• The heavier the contents, the sturdier the box needs to be.
• You can choose to reuse a box or order a suitable box through our eShop.

Fill up the empty space

• Use scrunched up newspaper, for instance, to fill up the empty space in your box.
• Wrap up fragile objects properly, for instance with bubble wrap.

Close the box

• Use strong adhesive tape (at least 48 mm wide).
• Ensure the box is properly closed, including the sides

Affix the shipping label

• Create a shipping label online or visit a point of sale to obtain this label.
• Affix your shipping label on the largest side, ensuring it is completely readable.
• If you are using an old box, remove any other labels or barcode.

For more details and tips on how to pack your parcel safely and sustainably, check out our handy packing guide.  

The sorting centres, roads (logistics), the bpost network (including post offices, post points, pick-up points and parcel lockers) and delivery services are very busy during the end-of-year period between Black Friday and Christmas Day. In order to offset the extra costs incurred during this period, all customers that ship parcels during the end-of-year peak (between Black Friday and Christmas Day) will be billed a surcharge of €1 (excl. VAT) per parcel.