A parcel is a package or shipment of goods that are sent from one location to another, typically through a courier or delivery service. It can contain one or multiple items and can be of various sizes, from small envelopes to large boxes. They are commonly used for consumer deliveries, such as online purchases, and for business-to-business deliveries, such as shipments of raw materials or finished goods. The term “parcel” is often used to distinguish smaller shipments from larger ones, such as full truckload (FTL) shipments.