Historically, shipments to and from the islands that are part of our territory (almost 80 if you count the smallest ones) have always represented a "thorn in the side" for both businesses, customers and shippers.
Anyone who has worked in a Sardinian company that carries out shipments to other regions of Italy or even abroad knows very well how long delivery times and rather high costs have always represented a problem that is not easy to overcome, so much so that years ago there were several couriers and shippers who did not carry out the transport service to and from the islands.
The problem with shipments from Sardinia and the islands in general is substantially linked to the fact that, obviously, when goods have to be delivered outside the region, they travel not only by road, but also by air or by sea (more frequently). In addition to slowing delivery times , this also leads to significant price differences ; it is completely obvious that, with the same size and weight of parcels, shipping from Olbia to Cagliari is decidedly less expensive than shipping from Olbia to Bolzano or Milan.
Fortunately today, compared to a few years ago, both the increase in competition, the speeding up of transport and the better organization of shippers have meant that shipments can be made from Sardinia rather quickly and at reasonable prices.
But which forwarder to rely on for a shipment from Sardinia? There are several forwarders on the market, among which one of the best known and most reliable is SDA; it is a company of the Poste Italiane Group which is widespread throughout the country, including the islands; as regards Sardinia, there are SDA offices in Olbia , Cagliari, Sassari, Nuoro, etc. Therefore, a company or a private individual in Olbia can, for example, rely on the SDA headquarters in Olbia and agree on times and methods for a shipment within the region or to other Italian regions or abroad.
What influences the shipping price
The factors that most affect the price of a shipment are mainly the following:
- package weight;
- package size;
- place of destination of the goods.
As you can easily guess, the greater the weight and dimensions of the package, the higher the cost of shipping; in particular, it is the dimensions that affect the price, especially if the packages to be sent are considered "bulky"; this is because regardless of the weight, their dimensions reduce the space useful for the transport of other goods and this means that they are subject to a surcharge on the standard rate.
Another factor that influences the shipping cost is, as you can well imagine, the place of destination ; the more this is distant and difficult to access, the higher the price will be; in addition to the fact that in some cases transport involves the use of several routes (land, sea, air), it must also be considered that some areas are considered "disadvantaged" or not easily accessible; think, for example, of some houses in small mountain villages.
Other factors that can influence the price of the shipment are the additional services (for example the collection of a cash on delivery or delivery within a certain time limit, insurance coverage for some particular types of goods, etc.). However, as previously mentioned, by contacting a renowned forwarder, such as the SDA headquarters in Olbia , it will be easy to find the services that best suit your needs.