Delivering for
your business

For urgent or time-sensitive consignments, The APC Network offers flexible timed delivery options to ensure your parcel arrives when it’s needed.

Timed services are ideal for fresh produce, perishable goods, travel documents, medical supplies and other priority shipments. Parcels are carefully scanned into transportation cages to maintain accuracy, security and visibility throughout the network.

Timed delivery options include:

• Weekdays before 10:30am
• Weekdays before 12:00pm
• Saturdays before 10:30am
• Saturdays before 12:00pm

Additional service options such as Fragile and Security handling are also available.

Weekdays refer to Monday to Friday.

Please note that timed and next day services may have coverage limitations in some areas. We recommend confirming availability with your local depot prior to dispatch by quoting the delivery postcode. 

The APC Network offers a specialist Fragile Service, perfect for delicate items such as flowers, food and other sensitive parcels.

Key features:

• Hand-sorted items – no automated machinery is used, ensuring careful handling
• Segregated cages – each parcel is kept separate for maximum protection
• Trained staff – all parcels are handled by team members fully trained at The APC Training Academy

This service gives peace of mind when sending items that require extra care, combining reliability with expert handling throughout the delivery journey.

Our specialist Liquid Service is designed for items such as beer, wine and other bottled goods.

Key features:

• Hand-sorted items – carefully processed without automated machinery
• Segregated cages – parcels are kept separate for maximum protection
• Trained staff – all consignments are handled by team members fully trained at The APC Training Academy

This service ensures liquid consignments arrive safely and securely, giving you confidence in every delivery.

Our specialist Security Service is ideal for high-value items such as electronics, important documents and other sensitive parcels.

Key features:

• Hand-sorted items – processed in a designated area under high-definition CCTV
• Security tracking – scans captured throughout the parcel journey
• Trained staff – handled by team members fully trained at The APC Training Academy

This service provides a secure, reliable solution for consignments requiring extra protection and careful handling.

The APC Network offers a specialist Limited Quantity (LQ) Delivery Service, designed for hazardous or regulated goods shipped in small, controlled quantities.

Key features:

• Careful handling – all LQ parcels are processed in line with strict safety regulations
• Segregated transport – consignments are kept separate to prevent cross-contamination or risk
• Trained staff – handled by team members fully trained at The APC Training Academy

This service ensures that small volumes of hazardous or regulated items are transported safely, securely, and in full compliance with legal requirements.

The APC Network provides a specialist Live Fish and Live Coral service, prioritising the welfare of aquatic livestock while in our care. With over 10 years of experience, we deliver a reliable, safe, and trusted transport solution.

Key features:

• Animal Transport Authorisation – fully licensed via the Animal & Plant Health
• Agency (APHA), part of DEFRA
• Dedicated code of practice – developed in conjunction with Staffordshire County Council
• Safe handling – processes designed to support secure transport and high delivery success rates

From time to time it’s necessary to calculate the volumetric weight of a package/parcel as the cost can be
affected by the amount of space the parcel/package occupies when being transported.

Use the formula: Height (cm) x Length (cm) x Breadth (cm) divided by 6000 = Volumetric Weight

Give your customers peace of mind and better planning:

• Know when their delivery is on its way
• Access information at their fingertips
• Prepare for the expected delivery
• Reduce customer calls, improving satisfaction

Keep customers informed every step of the way:

• View the driver’s current stop
• See how close the driver is to the delivery destination
• Prepare for the expected delivery
• Access delivery information and visibility into the parcel journey

Recipients receive full delivery confirmation, including:

• Real-time tracking of their parcel
• Delivery confirmation with date and time
• Photo proof of delivery
• GPS coordinates showing exactly where the parcel was delivered

Providing complete peace of mind and assurance that every parcel arrives safely.

Customers can adjust deliveries in transit:

• Change delivery date
• Add Leave Safe option (if allowed)
• Collect from depot
• Collect from Parcelly location (over 2,500 locations nationwide)
• Leave with neighbour

• Ensure an email address is provided for every consignment entered into the APC Booking platform.
• Ensure notifications are enabled for your account (contact your local depot to check).