Any logistics company encounters unexpected situations. Force majeure can also often arise due to seemingly minor reasons, such as improper packaging.

Today, we’ll explore the top situations to consider when shipping to India from Canada and offer valuable tips on how to avoid them, if possible.

Delays in Shipping to India from Canada

Due to the long distances and the enormous amount of travel your parcel delivery must endure, unexpected situations can arise. Generally speaking, the more stages, the greater the likelihood. Although the statistics on delays are minimal, we still want to inform you about the possible causes:

Weather conditions. No one can guarantee that a storm won’t occur on a sea route, or that an air flight won’t be delayed due to weather conditions.
High-risk areas. If you’re currently ordering shipping to India from Canada, you can rest assured that there are no coups or wars in your country. However, such situations are still possible for other countries.
Canadian and Indian holidays. Services are overloaded during these times. Even express delivery with the best of intentions, delays can still occur. Therefore, we regularly update final dates for sea and air shipments before big holidays.

Tip: If you want to send a gift for a holiday with courier delivery, it’s best to do it much earlier. Even if the package arrives a month before the desired date, you can be sure that your relatives will unpack it on time.

Send Package to India from Canada Without Loss

The risk of package loss is practically zero with us. This is because each box has parcel tracking. Therefore, we will tell you some situations where this is possible:

The barcode with the unique shipment information has become detached from the box. The solution is to tape the entire surface or the paper’s perimeter to the box.
The form you printed was printed poorly, making it impossible to read the data, thanks to the code. The solution is to choose trusted copy centers and try scanning the printout yourself on your phone before sending the box.
The packaging is old. If you’re using old boxes, there’s a risk they could easily rip. The solution is to check the strength of the cardboard and reseal all the adhesive tape several times.

We also advise you to order a courier service to the office or home. This way the person will receive it more quickly and safely.

Customs Issues: Ship Parcel to India from Canada Safely

The most important rule at customs is honesty. You must accurately estimate the value of the contents and list each item. The latter is especially important for businesses.

People also often ignore the rules and restrictions on sending certain items. Therefore, please ensure you do not place prohibited items in the box. You can find a list of such items on our website or on the Indian Customs Service website.

Increased Shipping Cost from Canada to India

There are a couple of factors why the cost calculator may show one price, but you’ll pay a completely different one. We frequently publish this information on the website to avoid misunderstandings with customers. Here are the reasons for this:

You haven’t factored in customs and taxes. They are additionally charged upon the parcel’s entry into India. You will pay the taxes only for particular products.
You weighed or measured the box incorrectly. Shipping charges from Canada to India include important parameters such as weight and dimensions. Upon arrival at the distribution center, each shipment undergoes additional inspection by our specialists.

As you can see, not all factors can be controlled by us. The cost calculator provides an accurate figure, even with basic cargo insurance included. However, this does not include taxes imposed in India on some goods.

Conclusions

Meest will always provide you with tracking code for each package after the online registration. The shipment status is always visible in the app. So, you can feel safe. Parcel tracking is available to all clients, regardless of the package size and weight. You can also share the code with the person who will receive the parcel.

Remember, you can avoid almost every issue with international delivery. Just follow simple rules.

Sidak Singh Dhanoa

I am a born Canadian citizen and growing daily with my content on INC – Immigration News Canada, developing into an empathetic person and knowing the other side of the story. Born in Toronto, exploring Canada from coast to coast, embracing the nomadic lifestyle.