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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. If you don’t have one, you can order supplies online.

  • 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.
  • 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.

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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.
  • Pay by card.
Create a Shipment

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 two options to get your parcel to UPS:

  • Drop it off at a UPS location.
  • Hand the labelled parcel to your friendly neighbourhood driver.

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Business Solutions

Whether you’re an online startup or a multinational enterprise company, we can help.

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Learn How to Ship Internationally

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

How To Ship Internationally

Need Immediate Help?

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