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A Strategic Alliance with United Parcel Service (UPS)

Penn has established a strategic logistics alliance with UPS that will enable the University to utilize the UPS logistics services and technologies to provide a streamlined and efficient process for its outbound package shipping requirements and inbound campus delivery services.

Express Shipping Services

Effective July 1, 2008, UPS is Penn's exclusive provider of outbound express shipping services (Ground, Air, and International) for all Penn departments.

The UPS express shipping services contract offers many benefits to Penn faculty and staff including:

  • State-of-the-art online shipping including desk top printed shipping labels, eliminating the need for completing manual shipping forms.
  • Penn negotiated discount pricing so that Penn faculty and staff receive the best possible price with significant cost savings include a very aggressive cap on fuel surcharges.
  • Enhanced external package tracking and reporting capabilities for School and Center administrators.
  • Internal budgetary controls including online allocation of shipping charges.

Please direct all questions regarding the UPS express shipping service to express-ship@upenn.edu.

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