USA, Canada / Sending packages from US to PL, cheapest alternative? [36]


Is Poczta Polska the same thing as Pocztex? I'm trying to figure out what type of service this is and how to contact them. Is Poczta Polska the same type of establishment as here in the US where we have USPS, UPS and FedEx?

I went to www/poczta-polska/pl earlier and couldn't really find a location in the citi that I mailed the package to. I guess contacting the headquarters, which I think is in Warsaw, could do the trick?

The person I sent the package to just recently moved so I don't think she knows what service is used in that part of the citi. The move was in the same citi so I can't imagine that it would be a different firm, but I guess the neighbors will know.

There is an option to call the post office and pick up the package in person, correct?

USA, Canada / Sending packages from US to PL, cheapest alternative? [36]

Does anyone know which Post Office firm is used to deliver packages in Poland, that were mailed out using USPS? I shipped out a package on Aug 8th, and on Aug 11th, I received a tracking update stating that a delivery was attempted. Since the recipient was not home, they couldn't deliver. The problem now is that they didn't leave any notice at the door, or otherwise, so I have no idea which Post Office company to contact in order to determine where the package is or to schedule a pick-up. I called USPS, but they don't know which post office delivers their packages in Poland... go figure.

The item was shipped using USPS Express Mail International. Cost me $80 for 12.5 lbs & $500 insurance.