Canada Post - Supported Services |
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The following Canada Post services and Special Services are supported:
Service |
Code |
Description |
XpressPost |
XPP |
Delivery by the end of the next day if local, up to days elsewhere. |
Expedited Parcel |
EXPP |
Delivery within one to seven days. |
Priority |
PRI |
The quickest delivery - usually by noon the next day. Note: Canada Post is discontinuing the Priority Service to any Air Stage Points destinations, effective beginning Jan 16, 2017. |
Regular Parcel |
REGP |
Delivery within two to nine days. |
Most of these services can be selected in the Options dialog box (while processing a package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS] on the Parcel tab).
Important Note: Effective from January 16, 2017, if the Declared Value for a Canada Post shipment equals or exceeds $200, a signature is required. On the Parcel Warehouse Options screen under Special Services, the check box for this requirement is mandatory. Parcel validates this requirement. Note that the Priority™ service includes the Signature option as part of this service; however, if additional liability is purchased for a shipment with a value of $200.00 or greater, the user must still select the signature option.
Service |
Description (see ups.com for details) |
Additional Coverage |
Enter the value of the package contents for insurance purposes. The maximum declared value protection that Canada Post provides is $5,000.00. The first $100.00 in value is free (this is the Coverage accessorial) unless it is a Regular Parcel without COD service, then the first $100 in value incurs a small fee. If the package is a Regular Parcel with Additional Coverage, you must also select Delivery Confirmation. While processing a package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then enter the Declared Value amount on the Shipment tab. |
Additional Handling |
For packages that require additional handling. To select Additional Handling while processing a package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the Additional Handling check box on the Shipment tab. |
Bill Shipper |
The carrier bills shipping charges to the shipper. Select Prepaid in the Billing Type list on the Bill To tab of the Warehouse page. |
Coverage |
Enter the value of the package contents for insurance purposes. The first $100.00 in value is free (unless it is a Regular Parcel without COD service, then the first $100 in value incurs a small fee). The Additional Coverage accessorial is for any value over $100.00 and up to the maximum of $5,000. While processing a package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then enter the Declared Value amount on the Shipment tab. |
Delivery Confirmation |
Positive confirmation that an item arrived at its destination. Upon delivery, the item ID is scanned and the date is captured. This information is available by noon on the next business day. This accessorial fee is currently $1.00 and automatically included with all Canada Post shipping services except for Regular Parcel. While processing a package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the More Shipment tab. In the Delivery Confirmation list, select Delivery Confirmation. |
Dimensional Weight |
Use the Dimensions (LxWxH) fields on the Parcel tab on the Warehouse page to enter the length, width, and height for all packages. |
E-Mail Notification |
E-mail notification about the status of the shipment. You can specify an e-mail address to which to send an e-mail when the shipment is delivery, delayed, or sent. While processing a package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then enter the e-mail address in the E-mail on Delivery, Delay, or Sent fields. |
Oversize |
For parcel packaging type only - the fee for any parcel that exceeds 1 meter in any dimension. No single dimension can exceed 2 meters. Length plus girth cannot exceed 3 meters. Use the Dimensions (LxWxH) fields on the Parcel tab on the Warehouse page to enter the length, width, and height for all packages. |
Residential Delivery |
Delivery to a residence including a business operating out of a residence that does not have an entrance open to the public. Select the Residential check box on the Receiver tab of the Warehouse page. |
Saturday Pickup |
For pick-up of a shipment on a Saturday. To select Saturday Pickup while processing a package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the Saturday Pickup check box on the Shipment tab. The ship date must be a Saturday. |
Signature Required |
Provides automatic confirmation with a printed copy of the recipient's digital signature. While processing a package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the More Shipment tab. In the Delivery Confirmation list, select Signature Confirmation. If Proof of Age is required, select Adult Signature Required. |
Sunday Pickup |
For pick-up of a shipment on a Sunday. To select Sunday Pickup while processing a package on the Warehouse page, click [OPTIONS], then select the Sunday Pickup check box on the Shipment tab. The ship date must be a Saturday. |