- 0800 37 37 37
- traffic@abc-ltd.net
- Welcome to Archive Business Centre
We’re here to make sending parcels as simple as possible. Our Help & Support section provides answers to common questions, guidance on packaging and restricted items, and details of our terms and conditions.
Whether you need advice on preparing your shipment, understanding liability cover, or checking what we can and cannot carry, you’ll find everything you need right here.
Your guide to safe, compliant parcel packaging with Archive Business Centre.
Information on cover options if your parcel is lost or damaged.
The full terms and conditions for sending parcels through the APC network.
A guide to items that can’t be sent through automated handling systems.
Rules and requirements for shipping restricted or hazardous goods.
A clear list of items that are permitted and prohibited for transport.
We’ve compiled answers to some of the questions we get asked most often to help you understand our services better.
Delivery services may be affected or closed on certain Bank Holiday dates.
Please check the full schedule before booking here.
Archive Business Centre is your local courier depot based in Leyland, providing customer service, parcel collection, and delivery solutions tailored to your needs. We work in partnership with APC Overnight, the UK’s largest independent parcel network, which gives us nationwide coverage with over 100 depots. In short, you get the personal support of a local team backed by the reach and reliability of a national overnight network.
The Fuel Charge is set at 10% for UK services and has been effective since Friday 1st April 2022.
Please visit https://apcchoice.apc-overnight.com/.
Please visit https://apcchoice.apc-overnight.com/ .
Parcels can only be redirected with the sender’s approval. You cannot request redirection unless the sender authorises it.
You can track your parcel by registering for an account and logging into the customer area with your ID and password. You can do this here.
Account holders can access PODs via the online booking platform. Alternatively, contact your local depot to obtain it.
Most UK deliveries are made the next working day. Delivery times (selected by the sender) can be before 10:30, 12:00, or 17:00. Delivery attempts are between 08:00 and the selected time service.
Yes—information about liability coverage is available via a link on the FAQ page.
To open an account, email sales@abc-ltd.net.
Once your account is opened, you’ll have access to a cloud-based booking platform to arrange collections and deliveries.
Please email sales@abc-ltd.net.
Yes—for details of restricted items, click here.
You can view the full APC Conditions of Carriage (2020) by visiting the following link: APC Conditions of Carriage
You can view APC’s full Privacy Policy—including details on how they collect, use, and protect your data here: APC Privacy Policy.
No problem. You can rearrange delivery for another weekday (Monday to Friday) or choose to collect your parcel from your local depot at a time that suits you. Just follow the instructions on the card or use our APC Choice redelivery service to select your preferred option.
Our dedicated team of delivery experts is here to guide you through every step of the shipping process, ensuring your consignments are handled with care and your needs are met with reliable, tailored solutions.
