> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.smartsend.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # About > Danish parcel delivery specialist (Dansk Avis Omdeling) offering fast and affordable services for private consumers. DAO (*"Dansk Avis Omdeling"* which is Danish for *Danish Newspaper Distribution*) has delivered newspapers across Denmark since 1921 and expanded into parcel distribution in 2011. Go to dao.as for more details. ## Main markets DAO operates primarily in Denmark, providing comprehensive coverage across the country with a focus on consumer-friendly delivery solutions. DAO is part of an international parcel delivery collaboration making it possible to send from DAO to a range of countries using DAO. ## Key services DAO operates day and night, year-round, to ensure parcels, magazines, letters, and newspapers reach their destinations safely and quickly. The company continually evolves to strengthen Danish distribution, delivering to kiosks, mailboxes, and directly to doors—wherever it suits the recipient. DAO offers several specialized delivery services designed for different customer needs: **daoSHOP** – Delivery to parcel shops for convenient pickup. **daoHOME** – Morning home delivery service for time-sensitive packages. **daoDIRECT** – Direct-to-door delivery with optional signature confirmation. ## Service advantages DAO's strength lies in its consumer-focused approach, offering: * Widespread distribution network across Denmark with numerous parcel shops * Ability to leave parcels at the doorstep - within the staircase as they have keys to most reseential buildings due to their newspaper distribution history * Fast delivery due to their early morning delivery For information about connecting DAO to Smart Send, see [Connect DAO](/carriers/dao/connect). For details on obtaining a shipping agreement, see [Get a DAO agreement](/carriers/dao/connect#get-agreement).