UPS International Service Comparison

May 3rd, 2023 Comments off
UPS international Services

Shipping internationally can be daunting, but UPS has the services to get your shipment to over 220 countries and territories at the speed and price you need. Even seasoned shippers can get confused about which service level they should use, so we’ve listed and defined international UPS services available through Stamps.com below.

UPS Worldwide Saver®

International express shipments with guaranteed end of day delivery

  • Next business day delivery by the end of day to Canada
  • Second business day delivery by end of day to Mexico and major metropolitan areas worldwide
  • Day-definite delivery by the end of the business day to other locations worldwide, depending on destination
  • Door-to-door service with in-house customs clearance
  • Up to three delivery attempts

UPS Worldwide Expedited®

Expedited shipping is for fast, guaranteed deliveries for less-urgent international small package shipments

  • Send packages to over 220 countries and territories, and receive packages from over 80 countries and territories with expedited shipping
  • Door-to-door service with in-house customs clearance included
  • Up to three delivery attempts made

UPS Worldwide Express®

Express international shipping to destinations throughout the world

  • Send packages to 140 countries and territories and receive packages from all valid UPS origins
  • In-house customs clearance provided
  • Up to three delivery attempts made

UPS® Standard to Canada

Guaranteed economical standard ground delivery for less-urgent shipments

  • Ideal for your less-urgent shipments to and from the U.S. (except Alaska and Hawaii)
  • Door-to-door service provided
  • Up the three delivery attempts made

UPS® Standard to Mexico

Fast, reliable service for less urgent shipments

  • An ideal choice when speed needs to be balanced with economy
  • Day-specific delivery estimates let you plan delivery dates
  • Convenient door-to-door service
Guaranteed International Package Service Options
1-3 Days
UPS Worldwide Express®Guaranteed delivery in 1-3 days by 10:30 a.m., noon, or 2 p.m., depending on origin/destination
UPS Worldwide Saver®Guaranteed delivery in 1-3 days by end of day, depending on origin/destination
2-5 Days
UPS Worldwide Expedited®Guaranteed delivery in 2-5 days, depending on origin/destination
By Date Scheduled
UPS® Standard to CanadaFast, reliable ground service for less urgent shipments to Canada
UPS® Standard to MexicoFast, reliable ground service for less urgent shipments to Mexico

How to Add UPS Shipping to Your Stamps.com Account
UPS has the powerful logistics network to meet your international shipping needs. And adding UPS to your Stamps.com account couldn’t be easier. Go to “Settings” in your Stamps.com account, select “Add a Carrier” and select “UPS.”  Once you activate your account, you’ll be ready to ship and take advantage of all the benefits of UPS through Stamps.com.

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UPS Domestic Services

May 3rd, 2023 Comments off
UPS domestic services

Choices matter.

UPS has a full catalog of different products available through Stamps.com. The wide variety of choices from UPS allow you to select the shipping options that make the most sense for you, your customers, and your budget!

Online retailers can focus on growing their business while UPS handles their shipping and logistics needs. No worries and no guess work—just simple shipping delivered. Demand for faster delivery is a growing trend with the largest e-commerce shippers moving from two-day to one-day delivery. UPS’s network enhancements and weekend services provide Stamps.com merchants industry-leading choice, convenience and speed to market.

UPS Next Day Air Early®

  • Delivery commitment: Next business day
  • Delivery as early as 8 a.m.
  • Ideal when your shipment must be there for the start of the business day

UPS Next Day Air®

  • Delivery commitment: Next business day
  • Delivery typically by 10:30 am
  • Ideal for shipments that must arrive early in the business day

UPS Next Day Air Saver®

  • Delivery commitment: Next business day
  • Delivery by end of day

UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.®

  • Delivery commitment: 2 business days
  • Delivery as early as 8 am

UPS 2nd Day Air®

  • Delivery commitment: 2 business days
  • Delivery typically by end of day
  • Ideal for shipments that do not need overnight service

UPS 3 Day Select®

  • Delivery commitment: 3 business days
  • Delivery by end of day
  • An ideal mix of economy and guaranteed delivery

UPS Ground

  • Delivery commitment: 1-5 business days
  • Delivery based on distance to destination
UPS Domestic Package Service Options
1 Day
UPS Next Day Air Early®Overnight by 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and up to 2 p.m.
UPS Next Day Air®Overnight by 10 a.m., noon, or end of day
UPS Next Day Air Saver®Overnight by 3 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.
2 Days
UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.®Two-day delivery by 10:30 a.m. or noon
UPS 2nd Day Air®Two-day delivery by end of day
3 Days
UPS 3 Day Select®Three-day delivery by end of day
By Date Scheduled
UPS GroundDay-definite delivery in one to five days

UPS Network + Proven Performance
UPS has the network to support all of your shipping needs.

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Add UPS to Your Stamps.com account today.
Want to try one of the UPS products above for UPS domestic shipping? It could not be easier to start shipping with UPS through your Stamps.com account. Go to Settings in your Stamps.com account, select Add a Carrier, and select UPS. Once you activate your account, you’ll be ready to ship and take advantage of all the benefits of UPS through Stamps.com.

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GlobalPost Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2020

May 3rd, 2023 Comments off

GlobalPost holiday shipping deadlines 2020

GlobalPost, the industry leader in affordable, innovative international shipping services, has announced the 2020 Holiday shipping deadlines to assure package delivery by December 24th.

Be sure to mail by these deadlines so your packages arrive on time.

GlobalPost Economy InternationalGlobalPost Standard InternationalGlobalPost Plus
AfricaNov 27Nov 27Dec 4
Asia/Pacific RimDec 1Dec 1Dec 11
Australia/New ZealandDec 1Dec 1Dec 11
CanadaDec 1Dec 1Dec 11
CaribbeanDec 1Dec 1Dec 11
Central & South AmericaNov 27Nov 27Dec 4
MexicoDec 1Dec 1Dec 11
EuropeDec 1Dec 1Dec 11
Middle EastDec 1Dec 1Dec 11

GlobalPost Shipping Service Descriptions:

GlobalPost Economy International is a cost-efficient international shipping service that offers tracking into the destination country for packages up to 4.4 lbs. or Flats/Large Envelopes up to 1 lb. The service includes up to $100 in coverage against loss or damage, plus shipping costs. Duties and taxes are paid by recipient (DDU).

GlobalPost Standard International is an international shipping service that offers door-to-door tracking for packages up to 70 lbs. to over 200 countries. The service includes up to $100 in coverage against loss or damage, plus shipping costs. Duties and taxes are paid by recipient (DDU).

GlobalPost Plus is a premier international shipping service that offers Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), which allows the shipper to prepay duties and taxes on behalf of its customers to minimize delays and surprise fees at delivery. The service includes door-to-door tracking and has parcel coverage up to $200. There is a volume requirement of 30 international shipments per day.

What is GlobalPost?

The GlobalPost delivery network leverages partnerships with international postal operators as well as commercial carriers to offer worldwide delivery. GlobalPost services reach over 200 countries and territories and include features not found in traditional international postal services. Get more info on International Shipping.

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USPS Announces 2021 Postage Rate Increase for Mailing Services

May 3rd, 2023 Comments off

USPS Announces 2021 rates

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new postage rates for Mailing Services to be implemented on Sunday, January 24, 2021, subject to approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). 

The 2021 rate increase for USPS Shipping services has not been released yet. 

Listed below are the highlights of the proposed 2021 USPS rate increase for customers buying postage online for USPS Mailing services.

First Class Mail Letters - 2021 Rates
INCREASE PER LETTER - 2021 Rates vs. 2020 Rates
Mailpiece Weight20212020Increase
Letters - 1 oz.$0.55$0.55$0.00
Letters - Additional Ounces$0.20$0.15$0.05
Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) - 1 oz.$0.51$0.50$0.01
Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) - Additional Ounces$0.20$0.15$0.05
Flat/Large Envelope - 1 oz.$1.00$1.00$0.00
Flat/Large Envelope - Additional Ounces$0.20$0.20$0.00
Postcards$0.36$0.35$0.01
International Letters - 1 oz. (County Groups 1-9)$1.15$1.15$0.00
International Postcard (County Groups 1-9)$1.15$1.15$0.00

The rate for a First Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) for postage purchased at the Post Office is NOT INCREASING in 2021, remaining at $0.55. Each additional ounce for First Class Mail will cost $0.20, a five cent increase from 2020.

If you print postage online (via Stamps.com), the Metered Mail rate (1 oz.) will increase by one cent to $0.51 in 2021.  The Metered Mail rate has a 4 cents discount off the Post Office price, representing a 7% discount.

The starting rate for a First Class Mail Flats/Large Envelope is NOT INCREASING in 2021 with the price remaining at $1.00 (1 oz.). Additional ounces are also NOT INCREASING in 2021. Postcard rates will increase by one cent to $0.36 in 2021, from $0.35 in 2020.

First Class Mail International Letters and Postcards are NOT INCREASING in 2021.

USPS Special Services - 2021 Rates
INCREASE PER SERVICE - 2021 Rates vs. 2020 Rates
Service Description20212020Increase
Certified Mail$3.60$3.55$0.05
Restricted Delivery$9.15$9.00$0.15
Adult Signature Required$9.15$9.00$0.15
Adult Signature Restricted Delivery$9.15$9.00$0.15
Certificate of Mailing - Basic$1.55$1.50$0.05
Insurance - Up to $50 of coveragestarts at $2.30starts at $2.25$0.05
Live Animal Transportation Fee$0.20$0.20$0.00
Package Intercept (Domestic)$14.65$14.65$0.00
Pickup on Demand$24.00$24.00$0.00
Return Receipt - electronic$1.75$1.70$0.05
Registered Mailstarts at $12.90starts at $12.60$0.30

USPS offers additional services that can be added to your mailpiece to provide record of mailing, delivery information, package insurance and restricted delivery.  The table above indicates the 2021 rate changes for USPS Special Services.

Media Mail - 2021 Rates
INCREASE PER PACKAGE - 2021 Rates vs. 2020 Rates
Weight (lbs.)20212020Increase
1$2.89$2.80$0.09
2$3.45$3.33$0.12
3$4.01$3.86$0.15
4$4.57$4.39$0.18
5$5.13$4.92$0.21
6$5.69$5.45$0.24
7$6.25$5.98$0.27
8$6.81$6.52$0.29
9$7.37$7.06$0.31
10$7.93$7.60$0.33

Media Mail rates will increase by an average of 3.579% in 2021. A 1 lb. package traveling to Zone 8 will increase 9 cents, to $2.89 in 2021 compared to $2.80 in 2020.

Stamps.com Will Automatically Update to the New USPS Rates on January 24, 2021

Once the rates are approved by the PRC, Stamps.com will automatically update all USPS rates inside the software and web-based version (Stamps.com Online) on Sunday, January 24, 2021. If you are a Stamps.com customer, no additional actions are needed and you will AUTOMATICALLY see the 2021 USPS rates in the platform.

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UPS and Stamps.com Offer Discounted Shipping Rates

May 4th, 2023 Comments off
Ship with UPS in Stamps.com!

Stamps.com is thrilled to announce a new partnership with UPS, one of the world’s largest and most reliable delivery services. Now, in addition to USPS, Stamps.com customers have access to UPS® services with special discounts up to 82%. Now you can ship and manage both USPS and UPS shipments from one convenient interface!

The benefits of using UPS shipping through Stamps.com:

Get Low UPS Rates – Up To 82% Off!

Stamps.com gives you access to pre-negotiated discounts of up to 72% off UPS 2nd Day Air® and up to 78% off UPS® Ground Daily Rates services.

Stop Paying Surcharges

Nobody likes surcharges and extra fees. But when you create a UPS® account within Stamps.com, many common surcharges can be avoided, saving you even more money!

Ship with UPS’s Fastest Ground Ever

UPS will reach 90% of the U.S. population in three days or less, and 75% of the U.S. population will have Saturday delivery by October 2020. Reach more customers, in more places, faster.

UPS Package Tracking Instantly Available

UPS package tracking info is immediately sent to your marketplace/store and an optional notification email is delivered to your customer once an order is shipped.

How do I enable UPS shipping in my Stamps.com account?

Adding UPS Shipping to your Stamps.com account is simple and easy.  Follow these instructions:

#1 In Stamps.com Online, click the “Settings” (Gear) Icon in top right corner.

#2 In the left Navigation, select the “Carriers” tab and then click “Add” icon in the top Navigation.

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#3 On the “Add New Carrier” page, click on the UPS® logo.

#4 The “UPS Technology Agreement” will appear. After reading the agreement, click “I Agree” in the bottom left corner.

UPS Technology Agreement

#5 The “UPS Promotional Rates Agreement” will appear. Click the link to the read the agreement and then click “I Agree” in the bottom left corner.

#6 UPS® will now be displayed in your “Settings” window as a Carrier. Close the “Settings” window by clicking the “X” in the top right corner.

#7 UPS® will appear as a Carrier in the “Carrier” Dropdown Menu.  Just select “UPS” and you can start printing UPS shipping labels at discounted rates.

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Add the benefits of UPS to your shipping mix today!

*Rates are limited to shipping from the continental U.S. only. These rates and discounts exclude shipment origins from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Alaska. Rates and any applicable discounts are subject to change at any time without notice.

UPS, the UPS brand mark and the color brown are trademarks of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. used here with permission. All rights reserved.

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