What is SurePost?

UPS SurePost | The Economy Ground Service

What is UPS SurePost exactly?

UPS SurePost is an economy service for non-urgent, residential shipments. UPS makes the pick-up and transports to the nearest U.S. Postal Service® (USPS) Service Hub to the destination address. USPS makes the final delivery, Monday through Saturday, anywhere in the 48 contiguous states, including P.O. Boxes and military APO/FPO destinations. UPS SurePost is an option for shipments of 9 pounds or less, with expected transit times between 2-7 days. Currently, UPS SurePost is not available for international packages. This shipping hybrid may be one of the most low-cost options on the market, however, UPS cannot promise a time and date of delivery and has lesser liability in the case of lost or damaged shipments due to the shared involvement with USPS in the shipping logistics.

What kind of packages is SurePost ideal for?

1 lb - 9 lbs max
10in cubed or smaller (max 1,000 cubic inches)
Shelf-Stable products - Delivery Time = Ground ETA + 1 Day
DO NOT contain Dry Ice or other Hazardous Materials
Cheaper products - Not guaranteed

Why do we think it is super useful?

Cheaper than USPS
Includes Saturday Delivery
PO Box delivery included
40% of shipments end up being delivered via UPS Ground (depending on the route)
Convenient and reliable tracking via UPS
A perfect alternative to dealing with USPS

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