How To Ship a Parcel
New to shipping or need a refresher? Learn how to ship a parcel with UPS from these easy steps.
Get Your Parcel Ready
First things first – you need to pack your items in a sturdy box.
- Seal your box with plastic or nylon tape at least 5 cm wide. Don’t use duct tape.
- Wrap items separately and use cushioning material. Get packaging tips.
- Keep in mind, there are additional rules for special-care and prohibited items.
- You’ll need to know the dimensions and weight of your box.
Help! I don’t know how to weigh my parcel.
Weigh yourself while holding the parcel, and then weigh yourself alone. Subtract one from the other.
Create a Shipping Label
It’s easy to make a label online. You can:
- Choose how fast you want your parcel to arrive.
- See how much it will cost.
- Pay by card or PayPal.
Help! I don’t have a printer.
If you don’t have a printer, you can always:
- Scan and print by mobile barcode at a UPS Access Point location; or
- Email the label and print it later.
We’ll Do the Rest
Almost done! You’ve got three options to get your parcel to UPS:
- We can come to you (for an additional fee) Schedule a collection.
- Drop it off at a UPS location.
- Hand the labelled parcel to your friendly neighbourhood driver.
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