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Package Carrier Services

 

A.     CARRIERS AVAILABLE:

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Federal Express (Our preferred carrier)

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UPS

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DHL

 

B.   SHIPMENT REQUEST FORM / ADDRESSING STANDARDS

A Shipment Request form must accompany all packages for shipment by carriers other than the Postal Service. These forms are available from Mail Services and should have all parts completed.

 

Complete addresses that include specific information such as apartment or suite numbers are very important. Include telephone numbers if available.

 

Please note: Fed Ex, UPS, and other non-postal carriers cannot deliver to P.O. boxes. Suitable addresses should include street name and number.

    The following mailings require a completed request form:

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Mail or packages for next day, 2nd day or 3rd day delivery

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Any U.S. Mail service other than 1st Class or Priority Mail (e.g. Express Mail).

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Any non-postal carrier service (Fed Ex, UPS, etc.)

 

Any outbound packages received in the Mail Center that do not have a completed form attached, will be shipped via the U.S. Postal Service (First Class / Priority Mail).

 

C.    ENVELOPES & PACKAGING

Envelopes

The various carriers supply us with 9” x 12” envelopes sometimes called Overnight Letters.          

These envelopes can also be used for 2-day delivery service.

 

Packaging

We also have on hand other packaging that is supplied by the carriers. We ask that you have all packages ready for shipment upon their arrival at the Mail Center. Please request any supplies that you need, and always use the smallest, lightest packaging that is suitable, in order to reduce shipping costs.

 

D.      SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMITS

The maximum weight per package is 150 pounds however; weights above 70 pounds increase shipping costs dramatically.

The maximum length per package is 108 inches.

The maximum size per package is 130 inches in length and girth combined. Please see How to measure a parcel on page 12 for further information.

 

Additional handling charges may apply for items encased in word or metal, or other items such as tires.

 

E.    DELIVERY TIME OPTIONS

Because there is a wide range of delivery options and associated costs, please call Mail Services to assure that the most economical service is used.

 

FED EX is presently our preferred carrier, although we do use any of the carriers listed on page 21.

 

Scheduled delivery times are:

Next day Early AM    8:30 AM  (Very costly, to be used with discretion).

Next day AM            10:30 AM

Next day PM             3:00  PM

2nd    day AM

2nd    day PM       

3rd    day PM

Ground      1-6 days

 

Please note that for all carriers except the Postal Service, Next day delivery of Friday shipments is the following Monday  (Saturday Delivery is available for a premium charge and must be clearly marked “Saturday Delivery”).

 

The Postal Service’s Express Mail will be delivered on Saturday if mailed on Friday.

 

F.       CAMPUS SCHEDULE / CUT-OFF TIMES

2:15 PM…………………………Last on-campus pickup (Corson Hall)

2:30 PM…………………………Cut-off for all air services except Fed Ex

3:00 PM…………………………Cut-off for USPS (Post Office)

4:00 PM…………………………Cut-off for Fed Ex

 

 

Last modified: 03/04/08                        Contact us: (610) 409-3000, ext. 2247 or lrobb@ursinus.edu Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm