Book consignment
The Book Goods Shipment, abbreviated as BüWa, refers to a special type of shipment designed for the transport of books and other goods. This shipping option allows business customers to send books and similar items cost-effectively and efficiently. The term “Book Goods Shipment” already indicates its main use — for sending books. The abbreviation “BüWa” therefore stands for “Book Goods Shipment”. Specific size and weight restrictions must be observed in order for a parcel to qualify as a Book Goods Shipment. Overall, BüWa offers a cost-effective way to send books and makes it easier for both business customers and recipients to gain quick access to literature and knowledge.
The advantages of a book goods shipment
Send your books as goods shipments without signature, directly into the recipient’s letterbox. With our LetterboxService, your book goods shipment is handled quickly, conveniently and reliably.
Your benefits as a GLS business customer:
- Affordable shipping option for books
- Fast dispatch of book consignments
- Contactless delivery of book shipments directly to the letterbox
Useful information about the book goods shipment
There are a few basic points to consider for the book goods shipment. Check the requirements for your BüWa and in future send all your book consignments straight to your recipients’ letterboxes. Below you will find all the information on dimensions, costs and postage.
Maximum dimensions for book consignment
The book goods shipment is subject to specific size restrictions. In general, book shipments may have a maximum of:
- a length of 28 cm
- a width of 40 cm
- and a height of 5 cm
These dimensions ensure that consignments fit into all letterboxes and can therefore be delivered efficiently.
Prices for book goods shipments
As a GLS business customer, you benefit from particularly attractive prices when sending your book goods shipments. By using the LetterboxService from GLS, you can achieve additional savings. Our service allows small goods to be delivered directly into the recipient’s letterbox, reducing both shipping costs and delivery times.
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Book consignment costs and postage
An especially attractive postage structure for book goods shipments is part of our LetterboxService. By consolidating shipments and using efficient delivery options such as the LetterboxService, GLS business customers can reduce costs while also improving customer satisfaction. The exact postage rates and costs for delivering books directly to the letterbox can be obtained from your GLS contact person. Not yet a GLS business customer? Click here!
How do your customers benefit from the book goods shipment?
With the practical Book Goods Shipment, you ensure that your customers receive their book consignments quickly and conveniently straight into their letterbox.
The benefits for your customers at a glance:
- No need to travel to a ParcelShop or parcel locker.
- The ordered book is immediately ready to read.
- Using smaller parcels saves packaging material – a benefit for you, your customers and the environment.
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