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Size and Weight Restrictions

The maximum size and weight limits for sending items within the UK, Eire and Channel Islands by APC Overnight are as follows:

Mainland UK

Including Isle of Wight

Max item weight: 50kg
Max item length: 3 metres (with any other dimension not exceeding 30cm)

Offshore Islands (Air Freight)

Channel Islands, Northern & Southern Ireland, Isle of Man

Max item weight: 30Kg
Max item length: 2.5 metres

Offshore Islands (Road / Ferry)

Northern & southern Ireland and Scottish Islands

Maximum item weight: 30Kg
Maximum item length: 2.5 metres

Notes.

Volumetric weight rules apply to all services. (see volumetric weight)

There is no maximum multiple-item consignment weight limit for any of our UK services.

items between 1.6M and 2.5M in length are subject to a manual handling fee.  Items over 2.5M in length and/or 30Kg must travel on XS service due to health & safety lifting regulations.