For the tenth year now, there is an opportunity to send Christmas gifts for free

For the tenth year in a row, the groupage transportation company Terra Express has been offering private individuals the opportunity to send Christmas gifts between Latvia, Italy, and Spain for free.

At the end of this year, the international freight forwarding company Terra Express is organizing the “Christmas Mail” campaign  – for the tenth year in a row –  during which Latvian residents and their relatives, acquaintances and friends abroad can send each other Christmas gifts for free.

Starting from November 26, everyone can apply to send Christmas gifts to their relatives and friends abroad or in the opposite direction. This year, free gifts can be sent and received between Latvia and Italy, Spain,  and the company will give this opportunity to the first 50 people who apply for a shipment. Terra Express will deliver gifts on two flights in early December, so those interested are invited to apply either by December 1 or December 8, without postponing sending gifts to the last minute.

“ This year we have once again taken on the role of Santa Claus, because with this campaign we want to help people who are currently far from each other to share the festive spirit,”  says Viola Sjakste, Chairman of the Board of Terra Express. “This is also a great opportunity for us to show people alternative options for sending small packages in addition to the traditional sending of gifts by post . We offer to transport much larger gifts, and we will also deliver to your loved ones packages containing Riga Black Balsam or grandfather’s collected summer honey, which is impossible to transport via post.” 

How do I apply to send gifts for free?

1. Write us an application to info@terraexpress.lv, specifying:

• Please indicate the subject of the email as “Christmas Mail”
• your name, surname, contacts (phone, email)
• the place from which you want to send the gift
• the address you want to send the gift to 
• the approximate size, weight and contents of the gift  (see rules below!)

2. We will contact you and agree on the exact receipt and delivery of the gift.

“Christmas Mail” promotion rules

The “Christmas Mail” service is only available for sending and receiving gifts from private individuals.

1.  Gift delivery period December 7th and 14th from Spain, Italy, Latvia.

​2. Free deliveries will be made from and to our designated warehouses abroad or in Riga. 

Other rules

• We recommend preparing 1 package – shipment for 1 recipient, rather than several small packages – gifts.
• We will accept packages as gifts that are no larger than < 20 kg  and up to  < 0.20 m3  (for example, 60x60x50 cm corresponds to 0.20 m3).
• The sender of the gift is responsible for safe and suitable packaging for transportation. 
• A label prepared by our staff and sent to you will be attached to the gift, which will contain your and the recipient’s address and phone numbers.
• We will send gifts on Fridays from our designated addresses in Riga, Milan, Reggio Emilia, Vicenza, Barcelona or Castellon. If the parcel pickup location is elsewhere, the shipment should be ready 3 days earlier.
• We will accept and deliver gifts on weekdays, during business hours (Monday – Friday 9:00-18:00).
• We do not recommend sending liquids and fragile items in packaging unsuitable for transportation (for example, a bottle of wine in a store-bought paper gift bag or a dinnerware set only in the packaging in which the set is sold in the store).
• We will not accept items and substances prohibited by law for transportation. The sender is responsible for the contents of the package. Please describe the contents of the package.

The freight forwarding company offers private individuals living in Italy and Spain the opportunity to send Christmas gifts to their relatives and friends in Latvia completely free of charge, as well as Latvian residents the opportunity to send gifts to their loved ones in Italy and Spain. 
This year, Christmas gift trips will take place on December 7 and December 14 from Italy, Spain and Latvia. 

How to apply for free gift sending

1. Ask about the possibilities by sending a message to  info@terraexpress.lv  with the reference “Christmas mail”. 

Specify: 

• name, surname, contacts (phone, email)
• the address from which you want to send the gift
• the address you want to send the gift to 
• the size, weight and contents of the gift

2. We will check the possibilities of sending the gift via the route you are interested in and will respond.
3. To place an order you will need to fill out

• Order
• Letter of guarantee       

4. We will confirm receipt of your order by email.  

About the “Christmas Mail” campaign  
The “Christmas Mail” service is only available for sending and receiving gifts from private individuals.
Sending and receiving gifts will be possible throughout December, however, anyone who wishes to send gifts is encouraged to apply for the service in advance.
This is an alternative option for sending small packages in addition to the traditional gift delivery via post. We offer to transport much larger shipments than can be sent via post, and we will also deliver gifts containing Riga Black Balsam or your grandfather’s summer honey to your relatives and friends abroad, which is not possible to send via post.” 

Gift-giving trips this year

• Latvia–Italy/Spain (December 7 and December 14, 2018)
• Italy/Spain–Latvia (December 7 and December 14, 2018)

Other rules
We recommend preparing 1 package – shipment for 1 recipient, rather than several small packages – gifts.

• We will accept packages as gifts that are no larger than 0.30 m3 (for example, 40x80x90 cm, corresponds to 0.28 m3) and no heavier than 30 kg.
• We can also pick up the gift from the address you provided.
• We do not recommend sending liquids or fragile items in packaging unsuitable for transportation (for example, a bottle of wine in a store-bought paper gift bag or a dinnerware set only in the packaging in which the set is sold in the store).
• The sender of the gift is responsible for safe and suitable packaging for transportation.
•  Please make a list of what is packed in the box and indicate the approximate value of the box.
• We will not accept items or substances prohibited by law for shipment. The sender is responsible for the contents of the package.
• A “free ticket” prepared by our employees and sent to you will be attached to the gift, which will contain your and the recipient’s address and phone numbers.
• We will accept and deliver gifts on weekdays, during business hours (Monday – Friday 9:00-18:00)
• We will send gifts on Fridays from our designated addresses in Riga, Milan, Fiorano Modenese, Vicenza, Barcelona or Porto. 

 Viola Sjakste, Chairwoman of the Board of Terra Express:

 “We started this initiative ten years ago. We have maintained the tradition, although the end of the year is a particularly active period in the field of freight transportation. Among the senders of Christmas gifts, there are people who have been doing it for several years in a row. It is very pleasant to see the joy of the recipients of the parcels during this period. We are truly happy to help people who are far away from each other to feel a little Christmas miracle.” 

About Terra Express
Terra Express is a groupage cargo transportation company, which aims to provide safe, fast, accurate and economical freight transportation services. The company provides regular groupage cargo transportation between Latvia, Italy, Portugal, France and Spain.

Additional information:
Irina Belova
Terra Express Sales and Marketing Specialist
info@terraexpress.lv

Viola Sjakste
Member of the Board of Terra Express
info@terraexpress.lv