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Size Guide

Package delivery size guide

Need to know what vehicle or London courier service to book for that awkward or unusual package? We get things described to us in all sorts of ways. Need help knowing what courier service to book for your package? Our size guide will help.

We also ask you take a look at our Vehicle Guide so that you can get a better feel for the carrying capacity of each.

Up to 1kg

Bicycle Courier

Maximum load weight is 1kg. Eg small flat artwork and/or envelope, small jiffy bags and packets.

Up to 8kg

Motorbike Courier

Maximum load weight 8kg. Eg one A4 box, A3 flat items, a lever arch file or a standard laptop case.

Up to 150kg

Cargo Bike Courier

Maximum load weight 150kg. Our extra large Electric Cargo Bikes can carry up to 8 archive boxes.

Up to 400kg

Small Van delivery

Maximum load weight 400kg. Eg 20 A4 boxes, 14 archive boxes or a small item of office furniture. Max length: 170cm, width: 149cm, height: 119cm.

Up to 1000kg

Large Van delivery

Maximum load weight 1000kg. Eg 3 pallets, 60 A4 boxes, 50 archive boxes or a small item of office furniture. Max length: 224cm, width: 170cm, height: 153cm.

Good packing guide

We treat everything with care, whether we’re transporting priceless pieces of art or everyday items. But when it comes to boxes and parcels, packing is important. An extra few minutes wrapping and boxing your item securely can save a lot of hassle later.

Here are our top tips for simple ways you can help us to keep your precious items safe during transit.

Still not Sure?

If you’re not sure, just call us. One of our team will be happy to assist. We’re experts on packing so if we know what you’re sending we can make suggestions to help. In some cases we may even be able to arrange packing for you.