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Parcel post
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<p>Parcel post is a postal service for <a href="/facts/Mail/qF0nv7t9">mail</a> that is too heavy for normal letter post. It is usually slower than letter post. The development of the parcel post is closely connected with the development of the <a href="/facts/Railways/9nJQbsDV">railway network</a> which enabled parcels to be carried in bulk, to a regular schedule, and at economical prices. Today, many parcels also travel by road and international shipments may travel by sea or <a href="/facts/Airmail/wteQc0nv">airmail</a>. </p>