Correos de Chile
Correos de Chile is a state-owned company, the oldest and currently active, dedicated to postal service and the mail and package delivery market.
Services
* Express Package AM / Before noon of the next business day.
* Express Package Home / 1 to 2 business days.
* Express Package Branch / 1 to 2 business days.
Allows online tracking from the Correos de Chile website. In addition, Correos de Chile allows the use of development APIs for integration into websites.
Starken
Starken was created in a marketing effort due to the number of complaints received by Tur Bus Cargo. More than 50 offices in Santiago and 150 offices in different regions of the country.
Services
* Next-day delivery for shipments from Santiago to Regions III and X.
* 2-business-day delivery for shipments from Santiago to Region II.
* 3-business-day delivery for shipments from Santiago to Regions XV and I.
* 10-12 business-day delivery from Santiago to Regions XI and XII.
Allows online tracking from the Starken website. Additionally, Correos de Chile allows the use of development APIs for integration into websites.
Chilexpress
Is a private Chilean company offering courier and express shipping services.
Services
Same-day:
* 2-hour delivery: delivery within 2 hours (Santiago province only).
* Ultra Fast: Up to 11:00 AM (same-day delivery before 5:00 PM or next-business-day delivery before 9:30 AM).
* AM/PM: Delivery in the afternoon, until 8:00 PM. Only in some municipalities in the Metropolitan Region.
Next Day:
* Priority Overnight (until 9:30 AM. Only in the Metropolitan Region).
* Overnight: Delivery the next business morning, before 11:00 AM.
* Next Business Day (DBS): Delivery between 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM the next business day.
Allows online tracking from the Chilexpress website. It also allows the use of development APIs for integration into websites.
New Shipping Companies
In addition to the above, with the expansion of the online market catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic, several companies have emerged with shipping system startups: Alas Express, Shipit, or Enviame. These companies offer drop shipping, where they do not store the goods in their warehouses, but rather act as an intermediary for the three previous companies.
The advantage offered by these new companies is the centralization of shipments, in addition to the possibility of using APIs that facilitate the integration of different offices. Although they make their profits as intermediaries, prices for the customer tend not to increase, since they receive lower commissions from the shipping companies.
Key Factors
While the choice depends on the customer's style, it is important to consider that Chilexpress has developed its adaptation to new technologies, providing the possibility of pricing through the use of APIs. New companies have adapted to demand, facilitating their use on independent websites.
If you use WooCommerce, PrestaShop, or Magento, it's important to consider whether the company supports the module you plan to incorporate.
For the customer, choosing the shipping option based on the estimated wait time or price is more important, since they are involved in the purchase of their order.
If you're going to use these tools, it's important to consider purchasing a printer to attach it to the package and make it easier for the customer to pick up the product.