General Shipping

       CONTACT TRANSPORTATION MANAGER'S OFFICE X55852 FOR ASSISTANCE WITH:

            Opening an account with a transportation company (UPS, Federal Express, etc.)

            International shipments other than letters and documents.

            Hazardous and/or dangerous goods shipments (heavy fines are being levied for errors, shippers

            must be federally certified to ship dangerous goods)

            Import and export documentation

            Duty free entry on foreign purchase

            Personnel and laboratory relocations (household moves)

       LET THE PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER DO IT FOR YOU

            We know the Transportation Industry

            We know the perfect carrier to do the job

            We know packaging requirements

            We have three Federal Certified Shippers (Trained Staff Members)

            We provide a pick-up service for non-priority shipments (UPS ground and truck)

       INFORMATION NEEDED TO PERFORM A PICK-UP X55856  (Non-priority only)

            Complete "ship to" address (not a PO box), individual's name and phone number are helpful

            FRS# (if the university is paying for the shipment)

            Return authorization number from the vendor, if applicable

            Number of cartons

            Contents of the cartons and actual value

            Pick-up information: Dept, bldg & room #, individual requesting shipment and University phone

            number

            Reason for shipment (repair, return, etc.)

            Purchase order number (if applicable)

       HELPFUL HINTS

            Mark each carton, such as: 1 of 10, 2 of 10 and so on

            Maintain list of all items shipped in each carton (in case lost)

            Never use paper or string to wrap boxes to be shipped (can be torn off)

            Retain pick-up receipt from Physical Distribution or carrier

            Priority shipments should be taken to Physical Distribution, to a drop box or call the carrier.

            Federal Express and UPS have provided drop boxes across campus

            Priority service to foreign countries generally takes two to three days

            Vendors normally pick up returns from the original ship-to address

            Don't over-insure; reimbursement will be for the proven value

            A "Commercial Invoice" is required for all non-document international shipments

            For international shipments other then documents, contact the Transportation Manager X55852