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Good packaging protects your item and makes the traveler's job easier. Here is what to know before the handoff.
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Good packaging protects your item and makes the traveler's job easier. Here is what to know before the handoff.
Most everyday items are fine. Some are restricted. A few are completely off-limits. Here is the full breakdown.
Smart handoff choices protect both you and the traveler. These habits make the whole experience smooth.
Run through this list before you hand your package to a traveler and you will avoid 90% of common problems.
Vague descriptions cause customs problems and traveler disputes. Here is how to describe your package clearly and correctly.
Glass, ceramics, electronics, and other fragile goods can travel safely with the right preparation.
Sendways is not a courier with barcode scanning. Here is how tracking actually works on a peer platform.
Losses are rare on Sendways. When they do happen, here is exactly what the process looks like.
Not every item is equally well-suited to peer delivery. These categories work best and why.
Good communication is the backbone of a smooth delivery. These habits make it easy for both sides.
Every country sets its own threshold above which customs duty applies. Here are the key numbers for popular Sendways corridors.
We looked at delivery fees across popular routes to give you a realistic picture of what travelers earn.
Pricing yourself too low leaves money on the table. Too high and senders skip your listing. Here is how to find the right number.
You are responsible for what you carry. These checks protect you at the border and in disputes.
Customs with extra packages in your bag is manageable with the right preparation.
Baggage allowances, airline rules, and physical limits all constrain how much you can take.
A good delivery photo protects you and releases your payment. Here is exactly what to capture.
Taking more than one delivery per trip multiplies your earnings. It also multiplies the organisation required.
Some routes consistently pay more per kilogram than others. Here are the corridors where travelers earn most.
Your reputation is your most valuable asset on the platform. These habits earn five-star reviews consistently.
Carrying other people's goods comes with customs obligations. Here is how to handle declarations correctly.
Signed up and verified but not sure where to start? This is everything you do from posting your first trip to getting paid.
A practical overview of what to declare, common duty thresholds, and how travelers and senders can prepare.
Post-Brexit UK customs is a separate system from the EU. Here is how it affects Sendways travelers and senders.
EUR 150, VAT de minimis, customs duties, prohibited goods: here is how EU import rules actually work.
Most customs delays are preventable. These preparation steps keep you moving through the green channel.
The distinction between a personal gift and a commercial shipment matters to customs authorities.
Calculate your potential duty liability before crossing the border. No surprises, no unexpected costs.
The de minimis threshold is the amount below which no customs duty is charged. Every country is different.
The Lagos-London corridor is one of our busiest. Here is everything travelers and senders need to know.
A large Ghanaian community in the Netherlands drives steady demand on this corridor.
Dubai hosts a large Kenyan professional community. The delivery demand on this corridor is growing fast.
French-speaking West Africa is one of the most active peer-delivery regions. Paris-Dakar is the heartbeat of the corridor.
One of West Africa's fastest-growing peer delivery corridors, driven by the Ivorian community in Belgium.
The SA-UK corridor carries everything from biltong to tech. Here is how it works on Sendways.
The DRC diaspora in France is large and active. This corridor is one of Sendways' highest-earning.
Millions of people send packages home every year. Most of them overpay, wait too long, or both. We are working on it.
Food is the most emotionally meaningful thing diaspora families send. It is also the most regulated.
From Lagos to London, Dakar to Paris, peer delivery is becoming infrastructure for diaspora communities.
The numbers are large, the savings are real. Here is what diaspora shipping actually costs and what peer delivery changes.
Community trust networks have always powered informal peer delivery. Here is what formal trust infrastructure adds.
Medication is one of the most commonly requested items on Sendways. The rules are strict. Here is what is permitted and what is not.
Escrow is the core of Sendways payment security. Here is exactly how it protects both travelers and senders.
Peer delivery requires that you know who you are dealing with. Here is how Sendways verification works and why it matters.
Peer delivery attracts a small number of bad actors. These warning signs help you identify and avoid them.
Where you meet matters as much as how. These locations combine convenience with safety for both parties.
Escrow protection is real but it has limits. Here is exactly what you are covered for and what you are not.
Something went wrong with your delivery. Here is exactly how to report it and what happens next.
Escrow is the reason peer delivery can work between strangers. Here is the mechanics behind it.
Payment timing matters. Here is exactly when and how travelers receive their earnings.
Sendways operates across many corridors. Here are the currencies supported for payments and payouts.
Peer delivery income is taxable in most countries. Here is what you need to know and what records to keep.
A 5% platform fee applies to every booking. Here is exactly what it covers and how it is calculated.
You cannot receive traveler earnings without a connected payout method. Here is how to set one up.
The story behind the platform, the problem we saw, and why peer delivery is the right answer.
Identity verification upgrades, more payment methods, new corridors, and more. Here is what is coming.
Disputes are rare but inevitable on any platform. Here is exactly how our process works.
The platform works because people follow a shared set of behaviours. Here is what those are.
Peer delivery is not always better. Here is an honest look at when each option makes more sense.
Some senders use Sendways to source goods from abroad at lower prices. Here is how it works and where the limits are.