Shipping with UPS
This article reviews the features and services available when shipping UPS orders through Small Parcel Suite, as well as how to connect a UPS carrier account to Small Parcel Suite.
To learn about connecting Small Parcel Suite to UPS, go to the Connecting Small Parcel to UPS article.Â
Supported providers
Label Provider |
Supports UPS? |
BUKU Ship |
Yes* |
Pitney Bowes |
No |
ShipEngine |
Yes |
*To connect with BUKU Ship, you need to connect an account in Small Parcel as “UPS Mail Innovations".
Supported features
Feature |
Description |
Supported? |
Adult Signature |
Requires recipient to sign for a delivery and be at least 21 years old |
Yes |
Carrier Insurance |
Insurance available for purchase through carrier |
Yes |
Delivery Confirmation |
Allows recipient to receive text or email notification upon delivery |
Yes |
Domestic Shipping |
Shipping supported in U.S. |
Yes |
Electronic Customs Submission |
Commercial invoice is automatically delivered to customs after shipping label is printed |
Yes |
End of Day (Electronic) |
Order is automatically manifested with carrier. |
Yes |
End of Day (PDF) |
No |
|
Shipping supported outside of U.S. |
Yes |
|
Label Reference Fields |
Allows up to three label messages per shipping label |
No |
Multi-Package Shipping |
Multiple packages allowed per shipment |
Yes |
Multiple Accounts |
Allows connection of multiple prepaid billing accounts |
Yes |
Rate Shopping |
Returns estimated shipping rates |
Yes |
Return Labels |
Yes |
|
Signature Confirmation |
Requires someone at or near the delivery address to sign at time of delivery |
Yes |
Third-Party Billing |
Allows billing of shipping costs to a third-party that is not the shipper or receiver |
Yes** |
Tracking |
Verification of delivery progress |
Yes |
Please note the following:
- UPS supports the first two Label Reference fields; it is configured in Small Parcel Settings.
- Return Labels for UPS will not include any Label Reference Fields that were on the original outbound order.
When billing third-party, you must have a valid zip code and account number defined in the Carrier and Routing section of the order.
Supported services
The ship services listed below are available when shipping UPS orders in 3PL Warehouse Manager. Please note that these service names may vary slightly from their official carrier labels.
Service |
Transport Territory |
2nd Day Air AM |
United States |
3 Day Select |
United States |
Ground |
United States |
Economy Mail Innovations – International |
International |
Express Saver |
United States |
Mail Innovations – Priority Mail* |
United States |
Next Day Air |
United States |
Next Day Air Early A.M. |
United States |
Next Day Air Saver |
United States |
Priority Mail Innovations – International |
International |
Standard |
United States |
Standard International |
International |
UPS 2nd Day Air |
United States |
UPS SurePost 1Lb or Greater |
United States |
UPS SurePost BPM |
United States |
UPS SurePost Less Than 1Lb |
United States |
UPS SurePost Media |
United States |
UPS Worldwide Express Plus SM |
International |
UPS Worldwide Saver SM |
International |
Worldwide Expedited SM |
International |
Worldwide Express |
International |
*These are special package services that require items to be packed in specific packaging to return the correct rates. Package definitions are set up under Orders > Manage Packaging with the appropriate descriptions—see Shipping with UPS Mail Innovations® to learn more.
To learn more about BUKU Ship, Pitney Bowes, and Ship Engine, please go to the Connecting Carriers to Providers.Â