# Parcel shipping

*Last updated: 2026-10-30*

> Parcel shipping refers to the transport of individually handled, standardised shipments through the network of a courier, express or parcel (CEP) provider.

Parcel shipping refers to the transport of individually handled, standardised shipments through the network of a courier, express or parcel (CEP) provider. Billing follows the provider's own terms of carriage rather than the CMR convention, and is based on a base rate plus surcharges such as fuel or residential surcharges.

**Source:** Frachtportal News: US-Paketversand, Treibstoffzuschläge UPS/FedEx

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Parcel shipping |
| Language | FR |
| Word count | 50 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-30 |
| Source | Frachtportal News: US-Paketversand, Treibstoffzuschläge UPS/FedEx |

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