Which UPS shipping option should I choose?

Shipping for business is more than getting packages where they need to go. Finding the best UPS domestic and international shipping rates for your budget and timeframe keeps costs to a minimum without sacrificing business goals.

The ideal method might change from one package to the next. Knowing all your UPS shipping options makes it easier to manage shipments and adjust to new challenges or objectives. We’ll examine some of the most popular UPS shipping services, so your business always gets the service it needs without overpaying.

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1. Which UPS shipping services offer overnight shipping to Canada?
2. Which UPS shipping services offer shipping up to two business days?
3. What are the options for shipping to the U.S.?
4. What are my options for UPS international shipping to locations other than the U.S.?
5. How can I get the best rate on all UPS shipping options?

Which UPS shipping services offer overnight shipping to Canada?

Some packages just can’t wait. UPS has three choices for items that must arrive by the next day. UPS’ 2-day and overnight shipping options are similar. The only difference is whether you want to pay for a guaranteed A.M. arrival.

UPS Express^® Early

Need a package to get somewhere in Canada by tomorrow morning? UPS Express^® Early is the domestic shipping answer for urgent AM deliveries. It’s the fastest UPS shipping option, with time-definite many metropolitan areas.

• Guaranteed next business day delivery by 9 a.m. to most metropolitan areas in Canada.
• Time definite delivery or it’s free.
• Online pickup scheduling and package tracking services.
• Saturday delivery available to certain destinations.
• Free liability coverage up to $100.

UPS Express^®

This is a reliable overnight service for domestic shipments that must arrive by tomorrow. Time-definite packages are guaranteed for shipments across Canada.

• Packages arrive by 10:30 a.m. next business day to most metropolitan areas in Canada.
• Time-definite delivery or it’s free.
• Saturday delivery available to certain destinations.
• Online pickup scheduling and package tracking services
• Free liability coverage up to $100.

Which UPS shipping services offer shipping in up to two business days?

UPS Express^® Saver

This is the most affordable UPS shipping service for overnight domestic deliveries. For packages on a less strict timetable, businesses may use Express Saver for guaranteed 3p.m. next day delivery.

• Packages arrive by 3 p.m. next business day to commercial addresses in most metropolitan areas in Canada.
• Time definite delivery or it’s free.
• Saturday delivery available to certain destinations.
• Online pickup scheduling and package tracking services.
• Free liability coverage up to $100.

UPS Expedited^®

• 1-2 business day delivery to most metropolitan areas
• Online pickup scheduling and package tracking services.
• Free liability coverage up to $100.

What are the options for shipping to the U.S.?

Shipping to the U.S. can be costly. UPS has many options to maximize value and meet your shipping needs. Get your packages across borders and into the hands of your international recipients with ease.

UPS Worldwide Express^®

• Next business day to the U.S.
• Morning delivery by 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m., or 9 a.m.
• Online pickup scheduling and package tracking services.
• Free liability coverage up to $100.

UPS Worldwide Express^® Plus

• Next business day to the U.S.
• Time definite delivery or it’s free.
• Saturday delivery available to certain destinations
• Online pickup scheduling and package tracking services.
• Free liability coverage up to $100.

UPS Standard^® Plus

• 1-5 business days
• Online pickup scheduling and package tracking services.
• Free liability coverage up to $100.

UPS 3 Day Select^® Plus

• 2-3 business days
• Online pickup scheduling and package tracking services.
• Free liability coverage up to $100.

What are my options for UPS international shipping to locations other than the U.S.?

UPS has a worldwide reach that can connect you with international clients no matter where they live. There are 4 key options for shipping internationally depending on when and where your items need to arrive.

UPS Worldwide Express^®

UPS Worldwide Express^® is one of your faster options for UPS international shipping. Packages arrive as early as 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m., or 9 a.m. next day.

• Guaranteed door-to-door delivery in one to three business days.
  • Two-day delivery to Europe and Latin America.
  • Two- to three-day delivery to Asia.
• Customs clearance via UPS Supply Chain Solutions included in shipment rate.
• Online pickup scheduling and package tracking services.
• Three delivery attempts per package.
• Freight options available.
• Free liability coverage up to $100

UPS Worldwide Express Saver^®

You can make reliable international deliveries at a more affordable rate with UPS Worldwide Saver^®. Guaranteed end of day delivery to more than 220 countries and territories will get your packages where they need to.

• Delivery within 1 day to Europe, Latin America, and select destinations in Asia.
• Time-definite delivery or your money back.
• Customs clearance via UPS Supply Chain Solutions included in shipment rate.
• Online pickup scheduling and package tracking services.
• Three delivery attempts per package.
• Freight options available.
• Free liability coverage up to $100.

UPS Worldwide Expedited^®

When you’re shipping internationally and want a reliable, cost-effective delivery, Worldwide Expedited guarantees arrival in three to five business days.

·       3-5 business days, depending on destination

• Day-definite delivery
• Customs clearance via UPS Supply Chain Solutions included in shipment rate.
• Online pickup scheduling and package tracking services.
• Three delivery attempts per package.
• Freight options available.
• Free liability coverage up to $100.

UPS Worldwide Express Plus^®

UPS Worldwide Express Plus^® gives your international shipping deliveries a boost with arrivals within 2 business days.

• Guaranteed next-day delivery to United States
  • Within 2 business days to Europe, Latin America, and select destinations in Asia
• Saturday delivery available to certain locations
• Customs clearance via UPS Supply Chain Solutions included in shipment rate.
• Online pickup scheduling.
• Three delivery attempts per package.
• Freight options available.
• Free liability coverage up to $100.

How can I get the best rate on all UPS shipping options?

We know your business is going places. Make sure shipping challenges never stand in your way. Finding low UPS shipping rates creates savings that you can reinvest in your business and pass on to customers.

Pitney Bowes shipping solutions give you access to exclusive savings from UPS. Creating a PitneyShip^® Pro UPS account makes shipping easy and includes features to:

• Lower shipping costs. Save on shipping with up to 68% off UPS Standard^® shipments and 65% off UPS Worldwide Expedited^®, UPS Worldwide Express^® and UPS Worldwide Saver^® services, with no monthly volume requirements.
• Eliminate surcharges. Stop paying for common surcharges including Residential Delivery and Saturday Delivery for Ground shipments.
• Find your best rate. Besides instant access to UPS discounts, signing up for PitneyShip Pro Multi Carrier allows you to easily compare rates across carriers.
• Track your packages. Get tracking information for every package sent through PitneyShip Pro in your history.

Get PitneyShip^® Pro software for one or multiple users to compare carrier prices, access discounts, access tracking information, and manage all your shipping logistics in one place. Both programs connect your eCommerce business to competitive rates and help you pick the most affordable shipping options.