Are you puzzled by unexpected adjustment invoices even after your packages are delivered? Beyond simple discrepancies in dimensions and weight, additional handling fees may offer a more comprehensive explanation. These fees, charged by shipping carriers, account for various factors like package size, shape, weight, and packaging integrity, ensuring smooth processing within shipping facilities.
Shipping carriers invest in rigorous employee training and advanced sorting systems to identify packages needing special handling accurately. The decision to apply an “Additional Handling” charge rests with the Operations team at each location.
Let’s explore what falls under the “Additional Handling fee” according to UPS:
- Weight: Packages over 70 pounds (32 kilograms).
- Length: Packages with a longest side over 48 inches (122 centimeters).
- Width: Packages with a second-longest side exceeding 30 inches (76 centimeters).
- Packaging: Includes items not entirely encased in corrugated cardboard, like metal, wood, or plastic materials, and cylindrical items.
Similarly, Canpar’s “Extra Care” concept includes:
- Irregular: Unsuitable items for standard sorting due to shape, packaging, or contents.
- Over-Length: Items exceeding length criteria.
- Oversize: Items surpassing length and girth criteria.
- Overweight: Single pieces exceeding weight criteria.
To avoid additional handling fees, consider the “additional handling” option when shipping with Goorooship.ca, especially if your package meets any criteria mentioned. This ensures a smoother shipping process and prevents unforeseen charges.
