Bluedart Courier Charges: Shipping Rates Explained

Sanidhya Negi / July 19, 2024

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Blue Dart stands as South Asia’s leading courier and integrated express package distribution leader, known for its expansive logistics network. It serves over 55,400 locations nationwide. Blue Dart’s easy-to-use shipping rate calculator (Price Finder tool) for international and domestic packages helps you make an approximation of the cost your service type needs.

This guide explores how Blue Dart calculates shipping costs for both domestic and international shipments. This will help you understand their pricing structure and simplify your shipping decisions.

We will break down the factors that influence these charges and show you how to effortlessly calculate courier fees using Blue Dart’s effective tools. Let’s dive in to discover how you can optimize your shipping experience with Blue Dart.

Courier Services Provided by BlueDart 

Blue Dart offers 8 services including domestic, express, international. Below is the list of these services offered by Blue Dart.

Domestic priority 

This service is tailored for businesses needing fast, time-bound deliveries. Blue Dart’s Domestic Priority service covers over 55,400 locations in India and offers numerous benefits. Some of the benefits include:

• Transparency 
• Updated tracking 
• Free pickup service
• Provides proof of delivery 

Domestic priority is further divided into three categories: Domestic priority 1030, Domestic priority 1200, and critical express. Let’s understand about each of these services. 

Domestic Priority 1030: Domestic Priority 1030 provides guaranteed door-to-door delivery by air by 10:30 AM the next business day. It is designed for time-critical business needs with following features:

• Live tracking
• Money Back Guarantee (MBG)
• Service to select pin codes in major cities such as Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Navi Mumbai, and Gurgaon

Charges for Domestic Priority 1030 (In addition to applicable freight & other charges)

 

First 500 grams	₹ 150
Additional 500 grams	₹ 75

Domestic Priority 1200: This service offers guaranteed door-to-door delivery by air the next business day by 12:00 PM. This service is ideal for time-critical business-to-business needs. Its key features include.

• Guaranteed delivery by 12:00 PM the next business day.
• Money Back Guarantee* (MBG) available for select pin codes including Pune, Vapi, Vadodara, Thane, Vasai, Noida, Hyderabad, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Kolkata.
• Live shipment tracking.
• Pickup service available from multiple locations across India.

Charges for Time Definite Delivery (in addition to applicable freight & other charges):

First 500 grams	₹ 150
Additional 500 grams	₹ 75

Critical Express: Critical Express ensures fast and secure door-to-door delivery for important documents like passports and tenders across India, for packages under 32 kg.

Key Features:

• Guaranteed delivery on specific pin codes.
• Enhanced security and safety measures.
• Eco-friendly packaging.
• Realtime tracking.

Charges (in addition to applicable freight & other charges):

1st 500 grams	₹ 100
Additional 500 grams	₹ 50

Dart Apex 

This  service provides day-definite door-to-door delivery across India for shipments weighing 10 kgs and above. It is suitable for commercial shipments needing regulatory clearances or special handling. Some of its key features include:

• Offers Airport-to-Door, Door-to-Airport, and Door-to-Door services.
• Provides flexible payment options including COD, DOD (Demand Draft on Delivery), FOD (Freight on Delivery), and FOV (Freight on Value) – Insurance Arrangement.
• It has a streamlined single-window clearance.
• Real time tracking available at all transit stages.
• Free proof of delivery on demand.
• Time-Definite Delivery options available.

Dart Apex, like domestic priority, has a sub-categories, namely, Dart Apex 1200.

Dart Apex 1200: Dart Apex 1200 guarantees door-to-door delivery of commercial shipments by air the next business day by 12:00 PM. It is designed for time-sensitive business needs that require regulatory clearances and specialized handling. Some of the key features of this service include.

• Guaranteed delivery by 12:00 PM next business day.
• Includes Money Back Guarantee for selective pin codes.
• Real-time shipment tracking.
• Specifically for commercial shipments.

Charges (in addition to applicable freight & other charges):

Rate per Kg	₹ 99
Minimum Charges	₹ 990

Airport to Airport 

This is Blue Dart’s air freight service. Under it, Blue Dart offers airport-to-airport services in many cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad airports. Some of the key benefits of this service are mentioned below. 

• No cooling off period as all Blue Dart Aviation warehouses have X-ray machines.
• Late night cut off as Blue Dart Aviation works in the night as well.
• Early morning deliveries. 
• Blue Dart’s B757 offers large capacity compared to other domestic airline.

Smart Box 

This service of Blue Dart provides economical and convenient packaging solutions with doorstep delivery service across India. It allows you to choose a size between 10 kg and 25 kg whichever suits your needs. The benefits it provides are mentioned below. 

• Speedy delivery
• Real-time tracking 
• Proof of delivery
• Regulatory clearances 
• Free-pickup facility

Dart Surface line 

It is an economical ground distribution doorstep service and serves to over 55,400 locations. Designed for shipments weighing 10 or more kgs. It is a budget-friendly logistic solution for your shipments for packages that do not require urgent delivery. If your shipment is less time-sensitive then it is an affordable and convenient transportation option. Some of its key features are mentioned below.

• Payment options suchas COD (Cash on Delivery), DOD (Demand Draft on Delivery), and FOD (Freight on Delivery) are available.
• FOV insurance arrangement
• Real-time shipment tracking
• Regulatory clearances assistance
• Convenient pick-up scheduling
• Secure shipment handling
• Time-bound delivery schedules

Bharat Dart 

Bharat Dart formerly known as ‘Dart Plus’ offers an economical trucking solution. It is designed for time-sensitive shipments and provides faster transit times than traditional Dart Surfaceline services. This day-definite delivery service ensures speed, security, and reliable handling with the following benefits.

• Time-bound delivery with scheduled fleet operations for committed timelines.
• Real-time shipment tracking from pickup to the last mile using GPS.
• Fastest transit times in its price and weight category.
• Flexible to accommodate specific customer requirements.
• Multiple payment options including wallets, credit cards, and debit cards for easy transactions.

Express Pallet 

Blue Dart Express Pallet offers an affordable domestic shipping solution. This wood-free palletized packaging is versatile and customizable for shipments ranging from 50 to 100 kg.

Some of its key advantages are given below.

• Strong and durable packaging
• Weather-resistant material
• Ideal for various package sizes
• Fast domestic express delivery
• Shrink-wrapped protection
• Easy handling with pallet support
• Real-time tracking facility

Express Pallet Sizes are mentioned below. 

Length	Breadth		Height
		50 kg	75 kg	100 kg
808 mm	808 mm	444 mm	614 mm	784 mm

International Service 

Blue Dart’s International Services offers extensive international shipping service namely, DHL Express Worldwide (DOC), DHL Express Worldwide (NON DOC), Express Easy Box 8, and Express Easy Box 6. This service ensures a secure delivery of international documents and parcels to over 220 countries and territories. International service has several benefits and some of the major ones are mentioned below.

• Easy international shipping
• Specialist in Customs Clearance 
• Cost-effective door-to-door service
• Protective packaging for securing crucial documents & shipments.

Blue Dart Delivery Time 

Blue Dart is known for its punctuality and reliability. With its large network coverage and efficient process of delivery, it ensures shipment reaches the destination on time. Blue Dart provides its customers with real-time updates and offers a streamlined operation to manage providing goods and services on time and maintain customer satisfaction. 

Blue Dart Domestic Courier Charges 

Blue Dart courier charges for domestic are designed in such a manner as to provide businesses with fast delivery options. It prioritizes the security and speed of the shipment delivery. To find estimated courier charges, you can use Blue Dart’s Price Finder tool.

Weight (Kg)	Domestic Priority (Rs)	Dart Apex (Rs)	Dart Surfaceline (Rs)
0.5	150	130	80
1	150	130	80
2	225	200	150
5	400	350	250
10	650	550	400
20	1000	850	600
30	1350	1150	800
40	1700	1450	1000
50	2050	1750	1200

Blue Dart International Courier Charges

The international charge of the courier is determined by the volumetric weight or dimension of the shipment. It can be either in kgs or fractional units. This result will be used in calculating the blue dart charges per kg. 

Weight Category (Kg)	Domestic Priority (estimated cost per kg)	Dart Apex (estimated cost per kg)	Dart Surfaceline (estimated cost per kg)
Upto 0.5	₹ 2,500 – ₹ 3,500	₹ 1,500 – ₹ 2,500	₹ 1,000 – ₹ 1,500
0.51 – 1	₹ 2,000 – ₹ 3,000	₹ 1,200 – ₹ 2,200	₹ 800 – ₹ 1,200
1.1 – 5	₹ 1,500 – ₹ 2,500	₹ 1,000 – ₹ 1,800	₹ 600 – ₹ 1,000
5.1 – 10	₹ 1,200 – ₹ 2,000	₹ 800 – ₹ 1,500	₹ 400 – ₹ 800
10.1 – 20	₹ 1,000 – ₹ 1,500	₹ 600 – ₹ 1,200	₹ 300 – ₹ 600
20.1 – 30	₹ 800 – ₹ 1,200	₹ 500 – ₹ 1,000	₹ 200 – ₹ 400
30.1 – 50	₹ 600 – ₹ 800	₹ 400 – ₹ 800	₹ 150 – ₹ 300
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How to Calculate Blue Dart Courier Charges 

Blue Dart offers a tool known as “Price & Transit Time Finder” to calculate estimated courier charges. Follow the easy steps given below to check the estimated cost for your shipment: 

• Visit the website of Bluedart 
• Search for the Price Finder Tool 
• Click on the option Price Finder
• A page will be displayed, from which you can click on the button “Price & Transit Time Finder” on the right hand side.
• Enter the details about your shipment which is all required to add, including pickup location, destination, weight of the shipment, booking date, and booking time.
• After submitting the information, click on the “Find” button and you will see an estimated shipping cost. 

Note: It is important to note that the above method will help you find estimated charges only however the final charges can vary depending on the actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. You can further contact their customer support to know if there will be an extra charge that can be implied further depending on the location or overweight. The extra charges include fuel surcharges, duties, taxes and customs, and GST.

Key Factors Affecting BlueDart Courier Charges 

List of factors that can affect the Blue Dart courier charges-: 

Service Type: It offers shipping services like Dart Apex that can also impact the cost of shipping. Different service types can charge different rates depending on their shipping whether you want a standard delivery or fast. 

Weight & Dimensions: This is another crucial factor that determines the courier charges. If there is a slight change in the weight during the time of shipping, additional charges have to be implied. 

Distance & Location: Distance is calculated from the point of origin to its final destination. Longer distances usually charge more. 

Domestic and International Shipping: The weight structure may vary from within the country and across the country. 

Market Conditions: The economic factors can impact the rate of fuel and operational cost and by this, there can be fluctuations in courier charges.

Additional Service: These charges may include insurance, value-added services, and customs clearance for international charges. Implying these services can charge the extra rates. 

Discounts and Offers: On an occasional basis, Blue Dart offers special rates and discounts to certain customers. These rates can vary on a promotional and agreement basis.

Some Tips to Save Blue Dart Courier Charges

• Using the tools provided by Blue Dart on their site, including the volumetric rate calculator, transit time finder, and price finder, can make cost-effective shipping options.
•  Avoid unnecessary packaging materials. This will help you to avoid extra charges. 
• Using the right service type will help your courier to reach you safely and timely. The charge will vary depending on whether you have selected speedy delivery or standard delivery.
• Shipping multiple shipments can be a cost-effective option by combining them into one shipment. 

Conclusion 

The landscape of price can fluctuate depending on the market conditions. That is why it is important to keep yourself informed for a smooth and effective shipping experience. For accurate information always visit the main website or talk to customer support. 

Having the right knowledge about courier charges at the time of your shipping will keep you well-equipped with the decisions to find the best rates for the shipping. 

FAQs 

Ques: How to find the accurate charges on Blue Dart service?
Ans: On their website, you can search for the Price Finder Tool to help you get the estimated charges.

Ques: Do they provide delivery services in every location?
Ans: You can check this by searching the location in the location finder on their site whether the service is available or not. 

Ques: How to calculate Blue Dart’s Domestic and International Courier Charge?
Ans: You will find the Price Finder Tool on their website. By adding the details properly will give you an estimated charge for your shipment.

Ques: Does the price vary for Domestic and International Courier Charge?
Ans: Yes, it varies for both domestic and international courier charges. It also depends on the various factors that affect the market conditions. 

Ques: In BlueDart, what is the minimum rate charged per kg?
Ans: For Domestic, it is 0.5kg.

For International, it is upto 0.5kg.