Ground Freight

Some freight situations are more unique than most. For those, there’s us.

Every now and then a shipment comes along with highly specialized requirements. Whether it’s an urgent LTL service, the strict SLAs of a government contract, complicated trade show regulations or the need for temperature-monitored transportation, we’ve been there, done that. So don’t sweat it. The more specialized your consolidation, distribution or transportation needs are, the more we’re there to help you figure it all out.

At your wit’s end wrangling multiple carriers, reconciling invoices and chasing claims? How about if we do it for you?

Constantly negotiating bids, endlessly interpreting the hieroglyphics of multiple tariffs and reconciling a basket of monthly invoices from multiple carriers probably isn’t the best use of your valuable time. When you use UPS as your third-party logistics (3PL) expert, you access our extensive carrier network and purchasing power for the best service, routes and rates—even if it's with another carrier. All with a single point of contact, single dashboard and single invoice.

Of course you'll also benefit from overall operational savings, mode optimization, consistent reporting, claims management and technology integration for complete visibility across your UPS supply chain. But what you’re likely to enjoy most of all is the abundance of free time you now have to concentrate on your business. Or even getting home in time for dinner once in a while.

Customs clearance can seem complex, and compliance laws can seem scary. Don’t worry. We’ll be right there with you.

We didn’t get to be one of the world’s largest customs brokers overnight. We’ve been in transportation and logistics for more than 110 years, so we’re always on the front lines of customs brokerage. Today we share those capabilities with growing companies of all sizes looking to open new markets. So, whether you're shipping air, ocean or ground, it’s our goal to enable you to maintain accurate customs compliance, timely clearance of goods and reduce the risk of delays or penalties.

Wherever we do business, we help inform and lead trade policy. We want to make sure our customers’ and the trade community’s best interests are well represented. That also enables us to be up-to-speed on the latest rules and regulations of global trade.

Insurance that provides expanded protection. And pays when you need it to. (That’s the best part!)

Sometimes bad things happen to good cargo. Unpredictable events like damage, loss and delay to your ground, air and ocean freight shipments can not only hurt your bottom line, they can damage your company’s reputation. Especially if you’re relying on declared value or the carrier’s liability to cover your loss. Declaring value is fine for some shippers but if you want real peace of mind and fewer headaches, choose an all-risk cargo insurance policy from UPS Capital^®.

Why UPS Capital? Because nobody understands transportation and logistics like UPS. And while you’ve probably never thought of a UPS company for insurance services, our global supply chain expertise uniquely positions us to help protect your company and your shipments from risk. It’s real insurance protection for your shipments, your bottom line and your reputation. All, with a simplified, speedy claims process that actually pays when you need it to.

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It’s like a high-powered telescope into your UPS supply chain.

Through our sophisticated Flex^® Global View or Quantum View^® visibility and reporting platforms, you can receive proactive, near-real-time shipment notifications, or have emails sent directly to your customer or supplier. Keep track of global shipments, see the status of customs entries, even monitor purchase orders and vendor compliance. Keep customers and suppliers in the loop and feel more on top of your business.