Cost of parcel delivery services from the Netherlands

Actual weight

It is weighed at the branch and the sorting center to determine the value

Volumetric weight

Reveals how much space a parcel will require in a vehicle. It is calculated by the formula: Length (cm) x Width (cm) x Height (cm) / 4 000

Calculation example

The construction set weighs 2 kg and has the following dimensions when packed: 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm.

Parcel weight calculation:

• actual weight: = 2 kg
• volumetric weight: = 30*30*30/4,000 = 6.75 kg

The rate will be calculated by the higher weight value – 6.75 kg.

If the parcel's invoiced value exceeds €200, a fee on the invoiced value is added to the delivery rate.

• Up to €200 is included in the rate
• Over €200: +0.5% of the invoiced value to the delivery rates

Calculation example

There are 2 parcels sent: a coffee maker and a construction set. A coffee maker costs €50, and a construction set costs €230.

A fee to be added to the delivery rate:

• Parcel with a coffee maker: no fee
• Parcel with a construction set: €230*0.5% = €1.15 to the delivery rates