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Elita s.r.l.

Courier and delivery FAQ

Practical answers about how our delivery and distribution services are organised.

The company and contacts

Who we are, where we are and how we work.

Who is Elita s.r.l.?

Elita s.r.l. is a logistics, distribution and delivery company active since 2004, with operational headquarters in Viale San Daniele 92 in Tavagnacco (UD). It operates mainly in Friuli Venezia Giulia with twenty years of experience in the distribution sector, supported by national and international express courier services.

What services does Elita offer?

Elita offers six services: national express courier, international express courier, temperature-controlled delivery, postal services with mass delivery, promotion and distribution services of advertising material, home delivery of bulky goods with the MOBY service.

In which geographical areas does Elita operate?

Coverage is widespread throughout Friuli Venezia Giulia. The express courier reaches any Italian location and, in the international version, the whole world. The promotional distribution also covers Eastern Veneto, with possible extension to Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. Temperature-controlled delivery is limited to the regional borders of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Where is Elita's headquarters located?

The operational headquarters is in Viale San Daniele 92, 33010 Tavagnacco (UD), Italy.

What are the office hours?

The offices are open from Monday to Friday, from 08.30 to 12.30 and from 14.00 to 17.00. They are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

How do I request a quote?

Each service page contains a form for requesting a quote: the contact details and the characteristics of the shipment or campaign are indicated. Alternatively, you can call +39 0432 661208 or write to info@elitasrl.com during office hours.

Is Elita an authorized postal operator?

Yes. Elita is a private postal agency with General Authorization n. 3831/2015 and Individual License no. 3062/2016, issued by the Ministry of Economic Development.

Does Elita work with the Public Administration?

Yes. Elita specializes in mass postal delivery and collaborates with numerous territorial public administrations in Friuli Venezia Giulia, dealing with tax notices and communications intended for the population of the same municipal area.

Does Elita work with companies, organizations or even private individuals?

The activity is aimed above all at companies, public bodies, distribution operators and local producers, with solutions designed for both senders and recipients. To evaluate a specific need it is best to contact the offices directly.

How do I report a violation via the whistleblowing channel?

Elita provides a dedicated reporting channel, described on the Whistleblowing page of the site, which guarantees confidentiality of the identity of the whistleblower and protection from retaliation in accordance with current legislation.

Does Elita have environmental sustainability initiatives?

Yes. Elita has created a photovoltaic system for the self-consumption of the new headquarters, a project supported by the 2021–2027 ERDF Regional Program of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region.

National express courier

Elita is a logistical and commercial partner of several national couriers: from collection to delivery, each shipment is followed with precision.

How long does it take for an express shipment to arrive in Italy?

The Express service provides delivery within 24/48 hours of taking charge, except in disadvantaged areas or causes of force majeure. The Economy service delivers throughout Italy in 5–7 days.

What is the difference between Express and Economy service?

L'Espresso favors speed: delivery within 24/48 hours, home collection, rate calculated on actual and volumetric weight and additional services such as cash on delivery, insurance and expedited delivery. Economy favors savings: delivery in 5–7 days with a single flat rate and tighter size limits.

Are there weight and size limits?

The Economy service accepts items up to 26 × 36 × 5 cm and 2 kg in weight. The Express service manages envelopes, small and medium parcels up to the pallet, with a rate calculated based on the actual and volumetric weight.

Does Elita collect the shipment at my location?

Yes. Home collection is included in the Express service and available as an additional service in the Economy service.

Is it possible to track the shipment?

Yes. Each network with which Elita collaborates provides tracking to monitor the progress of the delivery.

What happens if the recipient is absent?

With the Express service, a second agreed passage is foreseen, with a notification of stock. With the Economy service, a stock notification is left for collection at the branch.

What additional services are available?

On the Express service it is possible to request cash on delivery, insurance and expedited delivery.

How should the package be packaged?

The container must have as regular a shape as possible and the contents must be protected from impacts, because the package is moved during sorting and distribution. Upon request, Elita offers dedicated packaging solutions.

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International express courier

International shipments starting within 24 hours of collection, with assistance in preparing travel documents.

Which destinations does the international courier reach?

Elita is a logistical and commercial partner of international circuits and offers the delivery of envelopes, parcels and goods all over the world, with solutions differentiated by speed, reliability and cost-effectiveness.

What are the delivery times abroad?

The Express service provides delivery starting from 24 hours, depending on the destination and the service chosen. With the Economy service, times and limits vary based on the international destination.

Who takes care of travel documents and customs documentation?

Elita prepares the necessary travel documents upon request, relieving the Customer of operational tasks, and provides support on the documentation to attach to the shipment.

How is the rate for an international shipment calculated?

The rate is defined based on weight, volume, destination and services requested.

Are cash on delivery, insurance and multi-packages available?

Yes, according to the destination: cash on delivery, insurance and multi-package shipments can be activated where the international circuit provides for them.

Is tracking also available abroad?

Yes. The international Express service includes home collection and complete tracking, with inventory management and second passage where applicable.

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Controlled temperature

Refrigerated deliveries between 0 and 4°C in Friuli Venezia Giulia, dedicated in particular to food goods.

At what temperature does the goods travel?

Delivery takes place in a refrigerated environment between 0 and 4 °C, with attention to temperature continuity along the entire journey.

What is the area covered by the refrigerated service?

The service is available within the regional borders of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

What type of goods are transported?

The service is dedicated in particular to food goods that require the maintenance of the cold chain.

By what means is the transport carried out?

Elita has a fleet of curtainsider vehicles suitable for temperature-controlled transport, used for the last mile of sector logistics and for local producers.

Is it possible to have a dedicated delivery round?

Yes. The service can be organized with delivery rounds dedicated to the individual Client, or with punctual deliveries according to an agreed price list, planning flows and delivery windows.

Who is the temperature-controlled service aimed at?

To the sector logistics that must cover the last mile and to the local producers who must reach the final customers in Friuli Venezia Giulia.

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Postal services

More than 15 years of experience in postal delivery in Friuli Venezia Giulia, also for mass flows of the Public Administration.

With what authorizations does Elita operate in postal services?

Elita is a private postal agency with General Authorization n. 3831/2015 and Individual License no. 3062/2016, issued by the Ministry of Economic Development.

What is mass postal delivery?

It is a complete service, typically dedicated to the Public Administration, for tax notices and communications intended for the population of the same municipal area.

Does the service also include printing and enveloping?

Yes. The service includes the production of notices, printing and enveloping, delivery, delivery and final reporting.

How are direct shipments outside the municipal area managed?

Through queue management: the posting of items outside the relevant municipal area is carried out through the Elita post office, ensuring operational continuity and traceability.

How long has Elita been involved in postal delivery?

Elita has more than 15 years of experience in postal delivery in Friuli Venezia Giulia, including on mass flows of the Public Administration.

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Promotion services

Promotional material distributed methodically, with knowledge of the area and over 10,000 commercial activities registered.

What type of promotional material is distributed?

Flyers and flyers, leaflets and brochures, periodicals and free press, posters, posters and posters, as well as hand-to-hand distribution in public and commercial establishments.

What is the Elita Method?

It is the distribution system born from the field mapping of over 10,000 businesses: each point is profiled by quality of exhibition spaces, typical audience and times of use. The operators receive distribution routes and priorities and at the end document the activity carried out and updates on the points.

What areas does promotional distribution cover?

Coverage is widespread in Friuli Venezia Giulia, with presence in Eastern Veneto and possible extension to Austria, Slovenia and Croatia.

Is it possible to choose areas, quantities and times of the campaign?

Yes. The actions are targeted by area, quantity, time and type of exercise, so as to reduce dispersion and increase the impact of the campaign.

Who takes care of the bureaucratic formalities for the posters?

Elita manages the poster and direct distribution campaigns including bureaucratic obligations, when required.

Is a report of the activity carried out provided?

Yes. At the end of the distribution, the operators document the activity carried out and any updates on the points served: the result is less dispersion and more transparency.

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Bulky goods

Furniture, appliances and bulky equipment delivered to your home with an appointment, care and safety.

What kind of goods are delivered with the MOBY service?

Furniture, household appliances and bulky equipment, collected from warehouses and delivered to the recipient's home.

Is delivery by appointment?

Yes. Day and time slot are agreed with the recipient before delivery.

Is delivery to the floor also available without a lift?

Yes, the service can include delivery to the floor even in the absence of a lift, according to the agreed conditions, with trained operators and equipment suitable for handling.

Is unpacking and collection of the old appliance included?

The service may include unpacking and WEEE collection, according to the conditions agreed with the Client.

Which companies is the service aimed at?

To furniture chains, appliance retailers, marketplaces and e-commerce, logistics and distribution companies and manufacturers with a need for direct delivery.

How are delivery anomalies managed?

The service includes reporting and anomaly management, with a single partner responsible for collection, planning and delivery.

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