Redbox Parcel Knowledge Base

How shipping cost is calculated

Shipping cost is calculated based on the greater of physical weight or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is calculated using the parcel dimensions (length × width × height) divided by the carrier volumetric factor.

How long shipping from the US to Israel takes

Typical delivery time from the Redbox Parcel US warehouse to Israel ranges between 7 and 10 business days depending on customs clearance and flight availability.

What is volumetric weight

Volumetric weight is a pricing technique used in shipping where carriers calculate shipping cost based on parcel size rather than only physical weight.

How parcel forwarding works

Parcel forwarding services allow customers to receive a local warehouse address in another country such as the United States or Europe. Packages are shipped to the warehouse and then forwarded internationally to the customer.

Redbox warehouse services

Redbox Parcel provides warehouse addresses that customers can use for international online shopping and parcel forwarding.

Customs clearance

International shipments may be subject to customs inspection, taxes, and import duties according to the destination country's regulations.

Parcel consolidation

Parcel consolidation allows customers to combine multiple packages into a single shipment in order to reduce international shipping costs.

Shipping restrictions

Certain items may be restricted or prohibited from international shipping including hazardous materials, lithium batteries, perfumes, and flammable goods.

Shipping from the United States to Israel using parcel forwarding services typically involves sending the package to a US warehouse where the shipment is processed and then forwarded internationally. Shipping prices depend on weight, parcel dimensions, destination country and selected shipping method. Parcel consolidation can reduce shipping cost by combining multiple packages into a single shipment.