TNT (Thomas National Transport) is a world-class express and logistics company, headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. TNT provides mail, express and logistics services to customers in more than 200 countries and regions, and can provide efficient delivery networks in Europe and Asia. It optimizes the network domain name registration query function by expanding its global operations, and provides safe and timely delivery services for packages, documents and freight projects worldwide.
Using the company’s global aviation and land transportation network, TNT provides door-to-door, desk-to-desk express services for documents and packages around the world. Especially in Europe, Asia and North America, TNT Express can provide services such as 9 o’clock delivery, 12 o’clock delivery, second-day delivery, and recipient-paid express delivery according to the needs of different customers. Its electronic query network is also the most advanced in the world.
1. Rate Standard
TNT Express’s freight includes basic freight, security surcharge and fuel surcharge. The security surcharge and fuel surcharge depend on the situation of the month. For details, please refer to the official website.
2. Reference Time
TNT Express general goods can be tracked online the next day after delivery, and the whole process time is 4 to 6 working days, and the economy time is 6 to 10 working days. Customs factors and force majeure are excluded.
3. Volume and Weight Limit
The weight of a single TNT Express package cannot exceed 30kg, and a single ticket cannot exceed 500kg. The volume limit is: the three sides cannot exceed 1.0mx0.6mx0.7m respectively. For TNT Economy, the three sides cannot exceed 1.8mx1.2mx1.5m respectively. If the volume weight exceeds the actual weight, it will be charged according to the volume weight. The volume weight is calculated as length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm)/5000.
4. Notes
(1) TNT Express freight does not include tariffs, customs fines, storage fees and other fees that may be incurred by the customs when the goods arrive at the destination. If the goods cannot be cleared at the destination due to the goods or the consignee does not cooperate with the customs clearance, resulting in the goods being returned to the place of shipment (which cannot be destroyed at this time), all the expenses incurred shall be borne by the consignor if the consignee refuses to pay.
(2) Calculation method for multiple pieces per shipment: calculate the sum of the actual weight of all packages and the sum of the volumetric weight, whichever is greater.
(3) If a TNT package needs to apply for a claim, it must be applied within 21 days after the package is posted online. TNT will not accept it after the deadline.
(4) TNT does not accept counterfeit goods and is not responsible for customs detention.
(5) TNT has strict requirements for battery goods: ① The number of built-in batteries cannot exceed 2; ② No matter how many batteries are matched, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) must be provided, otherwise it cannot be exported; ③ Pure batteries are not accepted; ④ The weight of a package of batteries cannot exceed 5kg; ⑤ The battery power cannot exceed 100W.
5. Advantages and Disadvantages of TNT
1) Advantages
(1) Flexible operation, efficient and fast, direct flights to Europe.
(2) TNT’s customs clearance capabilities in Western European countries are stronger than DHL, UPS, and EMS.
(3) It has an absolute advantage in Europe, West Asia, and the Middle East, and there is no surcharge for remote areas.
(4) It can deliver to many countries, the query website information is updated quickly, and the response to problems is timely.
2) Disadvantages
(1) The volume and weight of the product need to be considered, and there are many restrictions on the goods to be transported.
(2) The price is relatively high.