How to avoid a fee for a non-standard shipment
Non-standard shipments always incur an additional fee. Each carrier has different guidelines for shipments. Before sending a package, check how to pack and measure it. In order to avoid additional costs, it is necessary to accurately estimate the dimensions and weight so that our package is not classified as a non-standard shipment.
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What is a non-standard shipment?
A non-standard shipment is one that cannot be automatically sorted. There is no clear definition of a non-standard shipment, as each carrier defines its own conditions and sets different guidelines for non-standard shipments. Before sending a package, you should check whether it falls within the guidelines of the carrier you want to use. Check what to pay attention to when ordering a shipment to avoid paying additional fees.
Non-standard shipment – how to avoid the fee
Here are instructions on how to avoid paying an additional fee for a non-standard shipment:
– First, pack your shipment. Use solidly made cardboard boxes, which are additionally taped. Pay attention to the design of your shipment. A rectangle or square is considered a standard shape. In the case of irregular shapes, for example, cylindrical shapes such as tubes, parcels made up of several parts connected to each other, or parcels with protruding elements – all this will already be counted as a non-standard shipment.
– The next step is to accurately measure and weigh your shipment.
– Open globkurier.pl and enter your shipment details – including weight, dimensions and quantity.
– The search engine will automatically show you quotes from various carriers taking into account the parameters of your shipment.
Before shipping, check what restrictions the carrier you have chosen has. Below is the necessary information on custom shipments of selected carriers.
Domestic non-standard shipment
UPS non-standard shipment
Package dimensions: The maximum size of the package is 400 cm in length including the circumference. Parcels cannot be more than 274 cm in length.
Shipment weight: Parcels must not weigh more than 70kg. Parcels weighing more than 25kg require a special label for heavy parcels.
Shape of shipment: Cylindrical and irregularly shaped parcels.
Additional information: Parcels wrapped in metal/wood plastic. Parcels that do not have a complete outer packaging (not in a seal). Parcels with additional exposure-sensitive items/having a surface/packaging that prevents free movement. Parcels with liquid/loose contents wrapped in material that impedes mobility.
Pallets: UPS does not support pallet shipments.
DHL non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: The sum of the sides (length + width + height) must not be more than 300cm. The maximum length is 200cm.
Shipment weight: Parcels must not weigh more than 31.5kg.
Shape of the shipment: Parcels with irregular shapes.
Additional information: Items in packaging other than a standard cardboard cuboid. An item over 2m to 4m in length must be sent as a separate shipment and requires a separate waybill – its weight must not exceed 50kg.
Pallets: maximum dimensions of a pallet: 120cm x 80cm x 210cm. Maximum weight up to 1,000kg (including the pallet).
TNT non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: For economy services, maximum dimensions are 240cm x 120cm x 180cm. For express services, the maximum dimensions are 120cm x 120cm x 150cm.
Shipment weight: Parcels must not weigh more than 70kg.
Shape of shipment: Parcels with irregular shapes.
Additional information: Shipments weighing more than 30kg must be marked with a heavy label.
Pallets: Fees are charged if shipments take up extra space on a pallet or when it is not possible to stack one pallet on top of another.
DPD non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: The maximum length of the shipment is 150cm. The total measure of length + width + height cannot be more than 300cm.
Shipment weight: The maximum weight of the shipment is 50kg.
Shape of the shipment: Shipments with irregular shapes.
Additional information: Parcels with a perpendicular shape from which the elements stick out are treated as non-standard shipments.
Pallets: The maximum dimensions of a pallet are 80 x120 x 180cm (including the pallet). The maximum weight is 700kg. Goods must not protrude beyond the pallet and are to be cuboid in shape.
FedEx non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: The maximum length of the shipment is 150cm. The total measure of length + width + height cannot be more than 300cm.
Shipment weight: The maximum weight of the shipment is 70kg.
Shape of the shipment: Shipments with irregular shapes, including cylindrical and oval.
Additional information: Parcels with a perpendicular shape from which elements protrude are treated as non-standard shipments. Bundled parcels with an undersized shape.
Pallets: the maximum dimensions of a pallet are 80 x120 x 180cm (including the pallet). The maximum weight is 800kg.
InPost non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: The maximum length of the shipment is 120cm. The total measure of length + width + height cannot be more than 220cm.
Shipment weight: The maximum weight of the shipment is 70kg.
Shape of the shipment: Shipments with irregular shapes, including cylindrical and oval or with packag which stick out elements.
Additional information: Tubes up to 120cm in size and up to 10cm in diameter.
Pallets: InPost does not support pallet shipments.
GLS non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: The maximum length of the parcel is 200cm. The sum of the circumference of the parcel and its longest side must not exceed 300cm.
Parcel weight: The maximum weight of the parcel is 31.5kg.
Shape of the parcel: Shipments with irregular shapes with protruding elements.
Additional information: Parcels that are packed in a material that prevents automatic sorting.
Pallets: GLS does not support pallet shipments.
Non-standard shipment Poczta Polska
Shipment dimensions: The maximum length of the parcel is 150cm. The sum of the circumference of the parcel and its longest side must not exceed 300cm.
Parcel weight: The maximum weight of the parcel is 30kg.
Shape of the shipment: Shipments with irregular, irregular shapes with protruding elements. Two separate parts connected for transportation, for example, with stretch film.
Additional information: Parcels of irregular shape should be additionally secured using fillers, profiles and protective corners.
Pallets: Poczta Polska does not support pallet shipments.
International non-standard shipment
UPS non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: The maximum length of the shipment is 274 cm.
Shipment weight: Parcels must not weigh more than 70kg.
Shape of the shipment: Cylindrical and irregularly shaped shipments.
Additional information: Parcels wrapped in metal/wood plastic. Parcels that do not have a complete outer packaging (not in a seal). Parcels with additional exposure-sensitive items/having a surface/packaging that prevents free movement. Parcels with liquid/loose contents wrapped in material that impedes mobility.
Pallets: UPS does not support international pallet shipments.
DHL non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: Sum of shortest and longest side up to 180cm. Maximum dimensions of 120 x 60 x 60cm.
Parcel weight: Parcels must not weigh more than 30g.
Shape of shipment: Parcels with irregular shapes.
Additional information: Items in packaging other than a standard cardboard cuboid are considered non-standard.
Pallets: Maximum pallet dimensions: 120cm x 80cm x 210cm. Maximum weight up to 1,000kg (including pallet).
TNT non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: Maximum dimensions are 120 x 70 x 60cm.
Shipment weight: Parcels must not weigh more than 70kg.
Shape of shipment: Parcels with irregular shapes.
Additional information: Shipments weighing more than 30kg must be marked with a heavy label.
Pallets: Fees are charged if shipments take up extra space on a pallet or when it is not possible to stack one pallet on top of another.
DPD non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: The maximum length of the shipment is 175cm. The sum of the circumference of the base and height of the package cannot exceed 300cm, where the height is the longest side of the package (2 x length + 2 x width + height <= 300cm)
Parcel weight: The maximum weight of the parcel is 31.5kg.
Shape of shipment: Shipments with irregular shapes.
Additional information: Parcels with a perpendicular shape from which the elements stick out are treated as non-standard shipments.
Pallets: The maximum dimensions of a pallet are 80 x120 x 170cm (including the pallet). The maximum weight is 700kg. Goods must not protrude beyond the pallet and are to be cuboid in shape.
FedEx non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: The longest side exceeds 121cm. The second longest side exceeds 76cm; or the length and circumference exceed 266cm (length + 2 x width + 2 x height)
Shipment weight: The maximum weight of the shipment is 31kg.
Shape of shipment: Shipments with irregular shapes, including cylindrical and oval shapes.
Additional information: The package is not completely enclosed in an outer shipping container or packaging. The package is enclosed in an outer shipping container or package not made of corrugated cardboard (this applies to metal, wooden, canvas, leather, and hard and soft plastic packages, as well as styrofoam). The packaging is enclosed in an outer shipping container or package wrapped in shrink film or foil, or is round or cylindrical in shape (this applies to tubes, cans, baskets, barrels, tires, drums and buckets). The package is covered with a metal, plastic or canvas cover or has wheels, handles or straps, including packages whose outer surface is loosely wrapped or whose contents protrude or may catch on other packages, lead to damage to other packages or the sorting system.
Pallets: FedEx does not support international pallet shipments.
GLS non-standard shipment
Shipment dimensions: The maximum length of the shipment is 200cm. The maximum width is 80cm The maximum height is 60cm. The sum of the circumference of the parcel and its longest side must not exceed 300cm.
Parcel weight: The maximum weight of the parcel is 31.5kg.
Shape of the parcel: Shipments with irregular shapes with protruding elements.
Additional information: Parcels that are packed in a material that prevents automatic sorting.
Pallets: GLS does not support international pallet shipments.
Once you know the limitations of the carriers, you can send your shipment and not pay extra for non-standard dimensions. If you are still unsure whether your shipment fits into the criteria of a particular carrier, please contact our customer service -> Contact us.
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