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How To Ship a Parcel

New to shipping or need a refresher? Learn how to ship a parcel with UPS from these easy steps.

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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.
  • 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.

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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.
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Help! I don’t have a printer.

  • Email the label and print it later.
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We’ll Do the Rest

Almost done! You’ve got three options to get your parcel to UPS:

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Learn How To Ship Internationally

Looking to reach new markets? We’ve simplified the process for you.

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