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The ultimate solution for UK
e-tailers shipping to Ireland

International expertise meets local knowledge

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Asendia has a Premium Partnership with An Post, the national postal operator of Ireland which delivers 95000 parcels per day to Irish consumers.
 
If you’re shipping e-commerce parcels to Ireland from the UK, then e-PAQ is the perfect delivery solution for you. We have access to Ireland's most comprehensive local network, enabling us to deliver to every region of Ireland with a service that’s reliable, cost effective and convenient for shoppers.

 
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As experts in global delivery logistics, we offer an optimised customs process as well as a range of delivery options that will boost conversions and consumer satisfaction. e-PAQ is easy to use and gives both you and your customers total control over price, speed and tracking for a delivery experience to Ireland that will exceed expectations.
 
 
  
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The optimal way to send e-commerce parcels to shoppers in Ireland.

e-PAQ Select offers a high-quality parcel delivery service based on fast and fully-tracked solutions. For e-commerce parcels to Ireland, final mile delivery is handled by An Post's e-commerce parcel division; ideal for low to mid-value goods of up to 30kg.

Tracking and notifications are offered from the moment an item enters the network, through to delivery to the customer. Plus there's a range of delivery options available to the shopper.

Key features and benefits

  • Nationwide coverage; no-one knows Ireland better than An Post.
  • Minimum of 3 delivery attempts.
  • Delivering up until 7pm Monday-Friday.
  • Saturday delivery.
  • Inflight delivery options on An Post's app. including safe place, leave with neighbour and redirect to a collection point.
  • Convenient collection from urban and rural Post Offices.
  • Simple returns.

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Combining our international logistics expertise with An Post's local knowledge, e-PAQ select is the ultimate e-commerce delivery solution for items shipped to Ireland from the UK.

 

e-PAQ_rgb_Select  Ireland: Service at a glance

Important things to know about the Irish e-commerce market

The biggest challenges in e-commerce shipping to Ireland are best navigated with the right mix of international expertise and local knowledge. As partners of An Post we can also provide you with market insights.


A market with high potential

The UK and Ireland have a long history and shared language so British brands often appeal to Irish shoppers.
  • Ireland is a fast-growing e-commerce market, with total Net sales US$3bn in 2020
  • Ireland has the highest rate of cross-border shoppers in Western Europe.
  • Fashion is the market largest segment with a market volume of US$991 in 2020.
  • 51% of e-shoppers buy from EU countries and 35% from non-EU countries in 2020
  • +12%  e-commerce shoppers by 2025
  • 33% of online shoppers in Ireland have a high household income.

Why the Irish shop cross-border

Ireland is a developed economy, but not all brands and products are available or affordable domestically.
  • 68% - find better deals
  • 50% - Products/brands not available in Ireland
  • 14% - Better delivery options
  • 11% - Speak language of country buying from
  • 69% buy clothes and sports goods, 34% buy household goods and 27% buy electronic items

Poor delivery experience is a key reason Irish consumers stop purchasing on foreign websites

Irish consumers have high expectations, and getting delivery wrong can be one of the biggest mistakes a retailer can make when looking to grow in this market.
  • 38% - delivery process
  • 27% - disappointed with products
  • 26% - no more need
  • 26% - difficult returns process
  • 25% - poor customer service
 
For reliable, cost-effective shipping to Ireland...

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