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UK - The DSA Conundrum

In the UK, Downstream Access (DSA) refers to a postal service model where third-party providers collect, sort, and transport mail to Royal Mail's regional hubs for final delivery. This system facilitates discounts by outsourcing downstream operations while Royal Mail handles the "final mile" delivery.​

The conundrum comes in selecting the right partner for the right project - and it’s not always black or white. Sometimes not accessing DSA yields rewards.

Which way to go?

Whistl, The Delivery Group, EVRI, Yodel, Royal Mail, DHL Group & Citipost - each have various nuances we want to help you expolit.

Our years of experience, understanding the nuances of all of the options will benefit your business; ensuring access on the right service at the optimal cost. Taking the mystery away we’ll provide you with the honest clarity that has been lacking.

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With our consultative approach; we’ll help you establish the right service medium; be this on a sorted or unsorted basis, whether to Mailmark (or not) and if indeed the right option is the one originally set up back in 1516 by King Henry VII.

Our extensive knowledge & contacts will assist with all formats of mail - from letters through to parcels - and all content natures from marketing mail through business mail, publishing materials & into e-commerce.

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Atlas Global - we provide the difference:

  • Reduced handling - lower costs

  • Multi-airport entry - faster delivery

  • Specific weight pricing - pay for what you ship

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