Newspaper delivery

Requirements How it works Facts and figures

What publications are considered daily newspapers, weekly or monthly publications?

Addressed items with identical content
Items are published under the same name in consecutively numbered issues with different content
Min. 4 pages per issue
Min. 51 % editorial content

What publications are not considered daily newspapers, weekly or monthly publications?

Items with excessive (more than 50%) advertising or only advertising
Publications published in the name of companies or brands
Item formats that do not match the defined dimensions

Requirements for inserts

1.Supplements

Inserts by the in-house editorial staff
TV and radio supplements
Are added in the exclusive interest of the editor/media owner
The total weight of the publication including all supplements will determine the weight class

2.Third-party inserts

Inserts with editorial or advertising content
Full or partial advertising envelopes (except when indicating the title and number on the first page of the publication and if there is consecutive numbering)
Advertising covers placed before the editorial cover page
Tip-on cards fully or partially in the interest of third parties
Not allowed: invoices, dunning letters, payment reminders, payment information
Check with Österreichische Post before adding samples
The total weight of the publication including all supplements will determine the weight class; we will charge an additional fee per third-party insert

3. Inserts with excess weight

If the total weight of all third-party inserts exceeds the publication's own weight (including supplements), they will be considered inserts with excess weight
We will charge them by unit depending on the weight
Max. weight for inserts with excess weight: 1,500 g
Max. weight for the entire item including packaging: 2,000 g

To send daily, weekly, or monthly publications, you need to sign a registration agreement for every publication. The application can be made online via the electronic business client portal ELLA at ella.post.at/zeitungszulassung.

Preparing for shipping

Shipping documents: Create your posting lists and bundle labels for every variation using the Österreichische Post Posting Manager
Pre-notification of posting: if you have more than 50,000 copies, please notify us at least 5 business days (Monday through Friday) before posting via the Österreichische Post Posting Manager
Prepare a sample for every posted batch (also applies to additional items)
Posting your items:

Bundled by locality, distribution area, and distribution zone (in ascending order by postcode, tied crosswise)
Bundle height: 20-235 mm, max. bundle weight: 10 kg, min. 10 items per bundle (except heavy items)
Please enclose a fully completed bundle label for every bundle (including title and contract number)
Several bundles can be posted together on one pallet; the maximum weight per pallet is 700 kg.

Click here to go to the Österreichische Post Posting Manager.

Specifications	Daily newspapers	Weekly publications	Monthly publications
Publication frequency	min. 5 times/week	min. 6 times per quarter	min. 4 times/year
Delivery time	E+1: on the day of publication, except Sundays and holidays	E+3: within 3 business days	E+6: within 6 business days

Posted volume	Min. 1,000 units except subsequently posted items (for publications with a volume of 500 units and up: use Plus.Zeitung)
Subsequenly posted items	Within 3 months of the publication date; proof for the main batch is required
Minimum dimensions	L 140 x W 90 mm
Maximum dimensions	L 420 x W 300 mm
Maximum weight	2,000 g incl. packaging and inserts
Franking impression	- in three lines on the front or back or on the packaging - in a single line above the address for window envelopes, address labels or direct printing Layout: Österreichische Post AG Product code TZ / WZ / MZ Contractual number Product letter: T / W / M Sender's address Example: Österreichische Post AG TZ 03Z012345 T Any Business, Any Street 10, 1010 Vienna
Return information	If you do not want returns, please indicate: "Retouren an Postfach 555, 1008 Wien" or "Nicht retournieren" If you want returns sent back to the sender or to a PO box: EUR 0.01 net/item
VAT	Exempt from VAT as part of universal services (except returns)
Posting documents	Posting list and bundle labels from our Österreichische Post Posting Manager