Courier is a word of English origin, and it means "mail" in the literal translation into the Portuguese language.
This term can also be used in the sense of "messenger" or "guide", referring to the professional responsible for delivering messages, packages and mail to recipients.
There are some simple differences between a courier and a regular postman, among them is the appreciation of speed over quantity.
For one courier, the priority is to deliver the order in the fastest time possible, always with the aim of surpassing delivery records.
O courier it is also known for its security, so much so that in the past they even went armed to protect the orders they carried, which were often precious or confidential.
And, finally, they differ from traditional postmen due to their specialization. Many couriers they work only following a specific route or transporting only certain types of goods.
Currently there is the call express courier (“postage express”, in Portuguese), a postal delivery service that values the speed, security and quality of orders.
There are large companies specializing in delivery courier, such as FedEx, TNT and DHL.
Courier is also the name of a typographic font, created to simulate the spelling of printed writing using a typewriter.