UPS Services
The UPS Connector supports 7 UPS services for domestic and international shipping. Here you will find a detailed description of each service.
Service Overview
| Code | Service | Transit Time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | UPS Standard | 2β5 business days | Europe |
| 07 | UPS Express | Next business day | Worldwide |
| 65 | UPS Express Saver | Next business day | Europe |
| 54 | UPS Express Plus | Earliest possible | Worldwide |
| 08 | UPS Expedited | 2β5 business days | Worldwide |
| 70 | UPS Access Point Economy | 2β5 business days | Access Points |
| 96 | UPS Worldwide Express Freight | Next business day | Freight, worldwide |
UPS Standard (11)
The economy shipping option for European parcel shipping.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Service Code | 11 |
| Transit Time | 2β5 business days (depending on country) |
| Coverage | Europe (DE β EU) |
| Max. Weight | 70 kg per package |
| Tracking | Yes, full tracking |
| Insurance | Basic liability included |
Recommendation
UPS Standard is the most widely used product for B2B shipping within Europe. It offers the best balance between cost and transit time.
When to Use?
- Regular B2B and B2C shipping within Europe
- Shipments without special time requirements
- Economical alternative to express services
UPS Express (07)
Guaranteed express shipping on the next business day β worldwide.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Service Code | 07 |
| Transit Time | Next business day (worldwide) |
| Coverage | Worldwide (220+ countries) |
| Max. Weight | 70 kg per package |
| Guarantee | Yes (UPS Service Guarantee) |
| Tracking | Yes, with guaranteed delivery time |
When to Use?
- Urgent international shipments
- Time-critical spare parts or samples
- When guaranteed next-day delivery is needed
- Shipments overseas (USA, Asia, etc.)
UPS Express Saver (65)
More economical next-business-day express shipping β Europe only.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Service Code | 65 |
| Transit Time | Next business day (by end of business day) |
| Coverage | Europe |
| Max. Weight | 70 kg per package |
| Guarantee | Yes (UPS Service Guarantee) |
When to Use?
- Next-day delivery within Europe
- When UPS Express (07) is too expensive
- Delivery by end of business day is sufficient (no specific time)
Express vs. Express Saver
Express (07) guarantees delivery by a specific time (e.g., 10:30 AM). Express Saver (65) guarantees delivery by end of business day β therefore more economical.
UPS Express Plus (54)
Earliest possible delivery β UPS's premium service.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Service Code | 54 |
| Transit Time | Next business day, earliest possible (often before 9:00 AM) |
| Coverage | Worldwide (selected destinations) |
| Max. Weight | 70 kg per package |
| Guarantee | Yes (earliest guaranteed delivery time) |
When to Use?
- Absolutely time-critical shipments
- When the package must be the first thing to arrive at the recipient in the morning
- Premium service for important business customers
Availability
UPS Express Plus is not available for all destinations. Check availability at ups.com.
UPS Expedited (08)
International economy shipping with reliable transit time.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Service Code | 08 |
| Transit Time | 2β5 business days (international) |
| Coverage | Worldwide |
| Max. Weight | 70 kg per package |
| Tracking | Yes |
When to Use?
- International shipments without express requirements
- More economical alternative to UPS Express for overseas shipments
- B2B shipments to non-EU countries
UPS Access Point Economy (70)
Delivery to a UPS Access Point β e.g., parcel shop, kiosk, or gas station.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Service Code | 70 |
| Transit Time | 2β5 business days |
| Coverage | Countries with UPS Access Point network |
| Max. Weight | 20 kg |
| Network | > 40,000 locations in Europe |
When to Use?
- The recipient is not home during the day
- As a more economical alternative to home delivery
- For shipments to locations without parcel acceptance
UPS Worldwide Express Freight (96)
Freight shipments for especially heavy or bulky goods.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Service Code | 96 |
| Transit Time | Next business day (international) |
| Coverage | Worldwide |
| Weight | Over 70 kg (pallet/freight) |
| Guarantee | Yes |
When to Use?
- Pallet or freight shipments
- Shipments over 70 kg total weight
- When express speed is needed for freight
Package Types
In addition to the service, you must select a package type:
| Code | Type | Description | Max. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Customer Supplied | Your own packaging (default) | 70 kg |
| 01 | UPS Letter | UPS envelope | 0.5 kg |
| 03 | Tube | Shipping tube for documents/posters | 70 kg |
| 04 | PAK | UPS PAK (plastic envelope) | 70 kg |
| 21 | Express Box | UPS Express Box (carton) | 30 kg |
| 24 | 25KG Box | UPS 25 kg box | 25 kg |
| 25 | 10KG Box | UPS 10 kg box | 10 kg |
Which Package Type to Choose?
In most cases, use Customer Supplied Package (02) β your own packaging. Only use UPS-branded packaging (Letter, Tube, PAK, Express Box) if you have actually obtained those packaging materials from UPS.
Comparison Table
| Property | 11 Standard | 07 Express | 65 Saver | 54 Plus | 08 Expedited | 70 Access Pt. | 96 Freight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | β | β | β | β | β | β | β |
| Worldwide | β | β | β | β | β | β οΈ | β |
| Guarantee | β | β | β | β | β | β | β |
| Next Day | β | β | β | β | β | β | β |
| Max. kg | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 20 | >70 |
| Tracking | β | β | β | β | β | β | β |