Ordoro supports UPS Mail Innovations and UPS SurePost, but there are important differences between the two. These services are designed for different packages, with unique regulations, weight limits, and requirements. Here’s a breakdown of each service and what kind of shipments they are best for.
Note: To learn more about using UPS SurePost and UPS Mail Innovations in Ordoro, check out these helpful articles:
UPS Mail Innovations
UPS Mail Innovations is ideal for shipping lightweight packages, typically under one pound. It’s commonly used for smaller, less time-sensitive shipments.
- Flat Mail
- Used for booklets, magazines, etc.
- Weight: 1 oz – 15.99 oz
- Bound Printed Material
- Used for books, catalogs, directories, etc.
- Weight: 1 lb – 15 lbs
- Less than 1 lb. Parcels
- Used for lightweight, oddly-shaped items like CDs, clothing, poster tubes, etc.
- Weight: 1 oz – 15.99 oz
- Media Mail
- Used for items like binders, films, and medical binders.
- Maximum package size: 108” (combined length, width, and height)
- Weight: 1 lb – 70 lbs
For more information on UPS’s Mail Innovations services, please click on this link.
UPS SurePost
UPS SurePost handles heavier packages, typically ranging from 2 to 20 pounds, but it can also ship items under 1 pound. It’s great for residential deliveries and packages that don’t need urgent shipping.
- SurePost Less than 1 lb.
- Maximum package size: 130” (Length + twice the width + twice the height)
- Weight: 1 oz – 15.9 oz
- SurePost 1lb. or Greater
- Maximum package size: 130” (Length + twice the width + twice the height)
- Weight: 1 lb – 70 lbs
- SurePost Bound Printed Matter
- Restricted to books and printed material.
- Requires a specific SurePost Bound Printed Matter contract
- Weight: 0.05 kg – 15 lbs
- SurePost Media
- Restricted to specific items such as binders, films, and medical binders.
- Requires a SurePost Media contract
- Weight: 0.45 kg – 70 lbs
For more information on UPS’s SurePost services, please click on this link.