UPS shipping with ExperShip.
UPS runs a large ground and air network across the United States and worldwide, and is a common choice for heavier parcels, business deliveries and time-definite air. In ExperShip you compare UPS rates with your other carriers and print the label, and the customs documents for international, from one screen.
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- United Parcel Service
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- National carriers
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- U.S. ground and air, plus international
ups · in ExperShip
What you can do with UPS in ExperShip.
The same four steps as every other carrier, in the web app or through the API.
Compare rates
See UPS rates next to your other carriers on every order, so you can tell when UPS is the right pick and when it is not.
Buy and print labels
Buy UPS labels on the same screen you compare on. For international shipments, the customs documents are created with the label.
Track shipments
Follow UPS parcels in the same view as every other carrier, and keep buyers updated with tracking notifications.
Automate
Set shipping rules that send the right orders to UPS with the right service, so routine orders need no manual choice.
No UPS account needed: buy UPS labels at ExperShip's discounted rates from day one. Connecting your own UPS account is coming soon.
ups · services
UPS services.
The main UPS services sellers use, and what each one is for. Availability can depend on the origin, destination and package.
| Service | Type | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| UPS Ground | U.S. domestic | Day-definite ground delivery across the U.S. for packages up to 150 lb. |
| UPS Ground Saver | U.S. domestic | Economy service for lightweight residential parcels. Formerly called UPS SurePost. |
| UPS 3 Day Select | U.S. domestic | Delivery within three business days, between ground and two-day air. |
| UPS 2nd Day Air | U.S. domestic | Two-business-day air delivery. A morning option, 2nd Day Air A.M., is available to many business addresses. |
| UPS Next Day Air | U.S. domestic | Next-business-day air delivery, with Next Day Air Saver and Next Day Air Early as later and earlier options. |
| UPS Worldwide Express | International | Time-definite international express delivery, usually by a set time of day. |
| UPS Worldwide Saver | International | International express delivery by end of day, at a lower price point than Worldwide Express. |
| UPS Worldwide Expedited | International | Scheduled international delivery for shipments that are less urgent. |
| UPS Standard | International | Ground service between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico. |
| UPS Returns | Returns | Prepaid return labels, with drop-off at UPS Access Point locations and UPS Store locations. |
best for
When UPS is a good fit.
- Heavier or larger parcels, up to 150 lb
- Deliveries to business addresses
- Time-definite next-day and two-day air shipments
- International shipments that need full tracking door to door
strengths
Where UPS stands out.
- Handles heavier parcels than USPS, up to 150 lb
- Wide range of time-definite air services, from next morning to three days
- Large network of drop-off points through UPS Access Point locations
- Buyers can manage deliveries with UPS My Choice
ups · rules
Things to know before you ship with UPS.
Carrier rules that affect what you pay and where you can deliver. Exact fees and surcharges change, so check the current UPS rate guide for amounts.
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Dimensional weight applies to UPS packages of every size, so box size affects the price even for light items.
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Residential surcharges apply to deliveries to homes, and delivery area surcharges apply to some ZIP codes.
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Additional handling and large package surcharges apply to heavy, long or non-boxed items.
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UPS cannot deliver to standard PO Boxes. Use USPS for those addresses.
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Saturday delivery is available for many air services and some areas, sometimes for an extra charge.
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Fuel surcharges change often, and address corrections can be charged after the fact, so validated addresses help.
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UPS vs other carriers.
ExperShip shows these carriers side by side on each order, so you do not have to decide once for every shipment.
USPS
For light parcels to homes, USPS Ground Advantage and UPS Ground Saver often compete. For heavier boxes or business addresses, UPS Ground is usually the stronger fit.
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faq
UPS questions.
Is UPS SurePost still available?
UPS renamed SurePost to UPS Ground Saver. It is the UPS economy option for lightweight parcels going to residential addresses.
Does UPS charge dimensional weight on small packages?
Yes. UPS applies dimensional weight to packages of every size, so a large, light box can be billed at a higher weight than it actually is. Using the smallest box that fits keeps costs down.
Can UPS deliver to a PO Box?
Generally no. UPS cannot deliver to standard PO Boxes. For those addresses, choose USPS when you compare rates in ExperShip.
Can I create UPS international labels with customs documents?
Yes. When you ship internationally with UPS in ExperShip, you create the label and the customs documents in the same flow.
Which UPS services are the fastest?
UPS Next Day Air Early is the fastest domestic option, followed by Next Day Air and Next Day Air Saver. Internationally, UPS Worldwide Express is the time-definite express option.
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