Desktop Step 3 - Package Information |
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Use this page to enter package information including weight, dimensions, and Special Services.
Shipping and Package Information |
Instruction |
Ship Via |
Select a Ship Via code from the list. |
Delivery Date / Time |
Select the delivery date and time from the drop down lists. |
Parcel Packaging Type |
If you are using your own packaging or a commercial parcel carrier's packaging to ship the package, select the type of packaging from the list. You can define a default value for this box in the Application tab of My Profile. |
Dimensions (LxWxH) |
If you are using your own box or a commercial parcel carrier's box or tube, type the length, width, and height of the package. Not required for envelope, or bag-type packaging. |
Shipment Type |
From the list, select the type of shipment based on weight. The values available for selection are: •Weigh Each Piece •Weigh One Piece •Weigh Total Shipment This field appears if Auto Multi Piece is set to 'Yes' in shipper defaults settings. |
Piece Weight / Total Weight Scale Settings |
For non-letter packages, select the weight unit from the list (either lbs or kgs), then either click (Or) Use the continuous reading from the scale if one is attached to your workstation's RS232 port and configured. This field is displayed as Total Weight if 'Weigh Total Shipment' is selected in Shipment Type field. |
Package Count |
Number of packages in a shipment. This field appears if either 'Weigh One Piece' or 'Weigh Total Shipment' is selected in Shipment Type field. |
If any of the following apply to your package, select the appropriate check box.
Select this check box... |
If the package... |
Saturday Pickup |
Is to be picked up from your location on a Saturday. |
Saturday Delivery |
Should be delivered to its recipient on a Saturday. |
Document Only |
Contains only documents (applies only to international shipments). |
Complete the following boxes if they apply to your package.
Text Box |
Instruction |
Declared Value |
To insure the package, type its declared value without a currency symbol. |
Invoice Amount |
Type the invoice amount without a currency symbol. This is required for international packages. The invoice amount prints on the SED and other documents as required by the shipment. |
Freight Charges |
Type the freight charge for the package. Do not type a currency symbol. |
Special Instructions |
Type any special instructions for the package (such as leave on front porch). These instructions appear on the label for the package. |
Use the buttons at the bottom of the screen as follows:
Click this button... |
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CLEAR |
Clear the page of all of the information you entered and start over. |
Enter details about the contents of the package. Required for international shipments. |
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SHOP |
Rate the package. After you click Shop, the application automatically displays the rate shop result list in Step 4. If the recipient address is invalid, an 'Invalid Address' message appears at the top of the page with a Suggestion hyperlink. Click the hyperlink to view a list of suggested corrections to the address and select the correct one. |