International shipping can be a complicated ordeal, and the current COVID-19 crisis has not made the process any easier. Regulations, paperwork, and tariffs can be a challenge to navigate, causing people to worry if their packages will ever reach their destination. Thankfully, The UPS Store of Audubon, PA, comes alongside customers and helps them to manage the details so that their packages are shipped and received successfully.
The UPS Store of Audubon, PA, understands the intricacies of shipping packages abroad and knows how to comply with customs rules and regulations. The UPS Store provides guidance for the whole process, from the picking up of the package to customs to delivery. International shipping is made easier in the following ways:
- Over two thousand flights made daily to more than two hundred countries and territories
- Customs clearance regulations experts
- Delivery options that are time definite
- Promptly updated shipment tracking
The UPS Store of Audubon, PA, provides a wide range of international shipping services. Whenever a package needs to be delivered, the team will make sure that the package is delivered to the right location on time. The store’s international shipping options are listed below:
UPS Worldwide Express®
-Package delivery by 10:30 am or 12:00 pm
-Canada: Next business day package delivery
-Mexico: Document delivery by the next business day
-Europe: Second business day package delivery
-Latin America: Second business day package delivery
-Asia: Package delivery within two to three business days
UPS Worldwide Express Plus®
-Canada: Delivery by 8:30 am
-All other international destinations: 9:00 am
-Canada: Next day package delivery
-Europe: Package delivery within two business days
-Asia: Package delivery within two to three business days
UPS Worldwide Saver®
-Package delivery by the end of the day
-Canada: Next business day package delivery
-Mexico: Document delivery by the next business day
-Asia: Package delivery within two to three business days
UPS Worldwide Expedited®
-Canada: Package delivery in two business days, as well as next business day delivery
-Mexico: Document delivery by the next business day
-Europe: Three to four-day package delivery
-Asia: Four to five-day delivery
-Latin America: Four to five-day delivery
-Day-definite package delivery that is based on sender origin and recipient destination
UPS Standard
-Ships to locations in Mexico or Canada
-Economical standard ground shipping that is ideal for less-urgent shipments
-Door-to-door service
-Up to three delivery attempts are made
In addition, The UPS Store offers international shipping services from the U.S. Postal Service®. These services include Express Mail®, Global Express Guaranteed®, First-Class Mail®, and Parcel Post®.
If the sender needs to re-route their shipment while the package is in transit, he or she can take advantage of the UPS Delivery Intercept® service. With this service for UPS shipments, associates at The UPS Store of Audubon, PA, will assist customers in maintaining control of the packages that were shipped from the Audubon location as they travel throughout the UPS network. A fee-based service, UPS Delivery Intercept® allows the Audubon shipping experts to request an intercept of the packages before they reach the original destination. The service enables customers to choose one of the following three options for their package:
- Deliver the shipment to another address.
- Return the shipment to the sender.
- Reschedule the delivery.
As both shipping and packing experts, the team at The UPS Store of Audubon, PA, can pack over-sized or oddly-shaped items — such as furniture — for international shipment. Specialized packaging is frequently required for these items. The UPS Store of Audubon, PA, offers custom packaging and handling solutions, such as blanket wrap, crating, custom cartons, palletizing, and shrink-wrapping. Staff can provide professional advice on the best way to pack an item for international shipping.
The UPS Store of Audubon, PA, also helps reduce the chance that a package will not clear customs. The team can inform the customer about what types of items may not be permitted to enter another country, as well as specific restrictions that the shipper needs to take into consideration. Also, the sender must complete the required documentation for international shipping and customs clearance. The UPS Store of Audubon, PA, can provide the relevant documents, and the staff can assist the sender with any questions he or she may have.
For more information about international shipping services, contact The UPS Store of Audubon, PA, by phone at (610) 650-8114 or by email at store2447@theupsstore.com.
