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UPS Freight LTL

The ability to ship via UPS using the following shipping methods
  • UPS Freight LTL
  • UPS Freight LTL Guaranteed (Ava liable in select areas only)
  • UPS Freight LTL Urgent (Available in select areas only)

To create a shipping method you must specify these three items
  • Handling Unit (e.x. LOO meaning loose)
  • Package Type (e.x. PLT meaning pallet)
  • Freight Class (e.x. 50)

The above freight examples would be written like so:
upsfreightltl_LOO_PLT_50

Shipping MethodsHandling UnitPackage TypeFreight Class
UPSFreightLTL
UPSFreightLTLGuarenteed
UPSFreightLTLUrgent		SKD = SKID
CBY = CARBOY
PLT = PALLET
TOT = TOTES
LOO = LOOSE
OTH = OTHER
BAG = Bag
BAL = Bale
BAR = Barrel
BDL = Bundle
BIN = Bin
BOX = Box
BSK = Basket
BUN = Bunch
CAB = Cabinet
CAN = Can
CAR = Carrier
CAS = Case
CBY = Carboy
CON = Container
CRT = Crate
CSK = Cask
CTN = Carton
CYL = Cylinder
DRM = Drum
LOO = Loose
OTH = Other
PAL = Pail
PCS = Pieces
PKG = Package
PLN = Pipe Line
PLT = Pallet
RCK = Rack
REL = Reel
ROL = Roll
SKD = Skid
SPL = Spool
TBE = Tube
TNK = Tank
UNT = Unit
VPK = Van Pack
WRP = Wrapped		50
55
60
65
70
77.5
85
92.5
100
110
125
150
175
200
250
300
400
500


For details on what handling unit and package types you need please contact your shipping provider.

If you do not specify a value then these will be used by default.
Handling Unit = TOT
Package Type = BAG
Freight Class = 55

Note: Freight ignores the Maximum Box Settings and Oversized Box Settings settings.