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Freight Consolidation, UPS Trade Direct®

Shipment consolidation at the point of origin saves time and money

One-to-Many

Cut customs clearance time by consolidating individual shipments to the same destination country into just one shipment. We’ll handle pickup, air, ground or ocean transport, customs clearance, deconsolidation and delivery. Even help apply destination delivery labels at origin—so you can bypass the distribution center.

How can we help streamline your business?

  • Consolidate multiple packages at the origin, and destination-label them there.

    • Consolidated packages clear customs as one shipment, saving time and reducing risk.

      • Shipment bypasses the distribution center and goes right out for delivery.

        UPS Trade Direct® Services

        Cross the world in fewer steps to boost your competitive edge, streamline customs clearance and speed delivery to customers.
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          Final destination delivery labels for each domestic consignee are prepared and attached at the shipment's point of origin, eliminating the need to sort or store the goods in the U.S.

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            Pre-labeled shipments, whether freight or individual packages, are picked up and consolidated into one shipment. Handling is streamlined and there is no need for additional carriers.

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              As the consolidated shipment crosses the border, each “child” package clears customs individually. Those under the Section 321 de minimis limit ($800) clear without duties or taxes.*

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                Once in the U.S., packages in the shipment are deconsolidated and dropped straight into the UPS domestic delivery network. Because there's no need for a DC, costs and time are saved.

                * Subject to commodity type

                UPS Trade Direct® Air

                Consolidation, customs clearance, deconsolidation and delivery to multiple addresses within a destination country, with door-to-door or airport-to-door service from select airports in Asia, Europe and South and North America.

                UPS Trade Direct® Ocean

                Consolidation, ocean transportation, customs clearance, deconsolidation and delivery to multiple addresses within a destination country, with port-to-door and door-to-door service from shipper to consignee. Available from more than 70 ports. 

                UPS Trade Direct® Cross Border

                Consolidation, customs clearance, deconsolidation and delivery to multiple addresses within the destination country, with door-to-door service across North American borders.

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