For US-based ShipEngine accounts, you have immediate access to discounted DHL Express, USPS, and UPS shipping labels with ShipEngine Carriers. There’s no need to create and connect individual carrier accounts. Simply activate ShipEngine Carriers by adding the billing method you wish to use to purchase your labels and add funds to your ShipEngine Balance.
To learn more about our discounted rates, contact our sales team.
Activate ShipEngine Carriers in your ShipEngine Account (steps included in the following section)
Add funds to your ShipEngine Balance
UPS shipments: require a Company name in the Ship From address
DHL Express with ShipEngine Carriers is Coming Soon
We are excited about the upcoming DHL Express with ShipEngine integration! It's almost ready but not yet. You can still see in this article what will be available for you once we have everything set up. Watch this space for updates!
To start using ShipEngine Carriers, you must activate it by adding the payment method you wish to use for your labels. Log into ShipEngine and do the following:
You will now see your available carriers under Setup > Carriers, where you can also find their unique Carrier IDs. You can also make a List Carriers call to view all of your Carrier IDs and available services.
Be sure to also add funds to your ShipEngine Balance so you can start purchasing your labels!
Connecting Your Own Carrier Accounts
You can also connect your own USPS (Stamps.com) or UPS accounts through the My Carrier Accounts section of the Carriers settings page.
The US ShipEngine Carriers support the following standard features:
Click to view the available services for DHL Express, USPS, and UPS from ShipEngine.
The following table provides further details about USPS Services:
Service |
Description |
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Supports Dangerous Goods advanced option for USPS Ground Advantage |
If your shipment contains dangerous goods, be sure to include the Dangerous Goods advanced option in your Create Label call. Currently, shipments containing dangerous goods can only be shipped using USPS Ground Advantage as a service with ShipEngine. This carrier may have other requirements when shipping dangerous goods. Check with your account representative to understand what qualifies as dangerous goods and any requirements your carrier may have for these shipments. |
Cubic pricing is available by default for all USPS from ShipEngine shipments.
Cubic rates are ideal for small, heavy packages since the pricing is based on the volume of the package instead of the weight.
To receive cubic rates in ShipEngine:
Choose USPS Ground Advantage (formerly Parcel Select Ground) or a domestic Priority service.
Choose a package type of Package.
Enter the package weight & dimensions.
ShipEngine will automatically apply the cubic rate whenever it's cheaper than the Priority rate.
UPS® Ground Saver is an economy, commercial or residential, ground delivery service designed for lightweight, non-time-sensitive packages. UPS® Ground Saver offers a clear savings advantage to help you manage shipping costs and offer your customers a positive delivery experience.
Exclusive to UPS® from ShipEngine
UPS® Ground Saver is only available for UPS from ShipEngine. It is not available with your own UPS account.
Accept the new Terms & Conditions for UPS from ShipEngine to make this service available in your account if it isn't already.
UPS Ground Saver Features
Delivers Monday - Sunday
No surcharges for residential delivery
Door-to-Door tracking
Competitive delivery times (estimates appear in ShipEngine when configuring shipments)
UPS® Ground Saver shipments move through the UPS network and will be delivered by UPS or, in some cases, will be handed off to the local Post Office for final delivery by the USPS.
Ship to PO Boxes, military addresses, and US territories (since USPS can handle last-mile delivery).
Shipping Requirements
Weight: Packages up to 70 lbs actual weight or up to 10lbs
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Size limitations:
Packages must be at least 4" high, 6" long, and 0.75" wide
Combined length + girth dimensions cannot exceed 130 inches; no one dimension can exceed 60 inches
Domestic Shipments to the 48 contiguous States
Shipping Considerations
UPS Ground Saver packages must start their journey in the UPS network. If they are dropped off at a USPS location, the packages will not be scanned and they may be destroyed.
UPS® Ground Saver shipments are not eligible for signature confirmation or UPS Guaranteed Service Refunds.
Shipments cannot be rerouted.
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Surcharges may apply.
Non-Standard Cube Charge: Any package with L x W x H measuring more than 3456 cubic inches)
Non-Standard Length Charge: Any package where the longest side measures more than 22 inches while not exceeding 30 inches
Non-Standard Extra Length Charge: Any package where the longest side measures more than 30 inches while not exceeding 48 inches
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Shipments covered up to $100 declared value. However, this coverage only applies to the shipment as long as it is in UPS custody. If UPS hands the shipment to USPS for last-mile delivery, the coverage no longer applies.
UPS will inspect the package prior to USPS handoff. If damaged, they will not hand it off, but will instead return to the sender.
ParcelGuard Insurance Recommended!
ShipEngine allows you to add shipment insurance with ParcelGuard if you need to insure packages beyond the default coverage or ensure the package is covered no matter which carrier delivers it. Additionally, the ParcelGuard claims process doesn't change and can be initiated directly in ShipEngine.
UPS reserves the right to update service details and restrictions at any time.
