UPS®: Streamlining Cross-border Trade for Indian Exporters

UPS^® is a leading global shipping company revolutionizing cross-border trade for Indian exporters. With the growing need for international shipping among traders in India, UPS^® facilitates Indian sellers in their endeavor to expand their business beyond borders. Driven to revolutionize trade and shipping, ShiprocketX is integrating UPS^® as one of its courier services to provide cost-effective, fast-paced, and safe delivery of packages. Sellers must no longer concern themselves with shipping challenges as this integration will be a boon for all shippers. Let us learn more about UPS^® international shipping services to understand better how this integration will benefit Indian sellers.

About UPS^® 

One of the largest, well-known, and most trusted global shipping and logistics companies, UPS® ships packages to more destinations than any other carrier, with experience, infrastructure, and resources spanning more than 220 countries and territories. The logistics service provider was established in India in 1989 and continues to expand its services to enhance customer experience. Catering to the needs of domestic and international shippers, UPS^® strives to transform the logistics landscape for Indian exporters. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are highly benefitting from these logistics services and improving their revenue generation with the door-to-door delivery service offered by UPS^®.

Why UPS^®

We know global markets offer significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses. However, the numerous complexities tied to international trade can make this opportunity seem intimidating. UPS^® has leveraged many Indian sellers struggling with shipping challenges and low profitability margins due to the high shipping costs. Cross-border trade can be challenging for Indian exporters for various reasons-

1. Diverse regulatory compliances: Every importing country has its regulatory standards that must be adhered to allow uninterrupted passage of goods into the country. It is difficult for sellers to keep track of the complex and wide range of regulatory compliances and adhere to them properly.
2. Cost-consuming: Fluctuations in the shipping industry including geopolitical events, oscillating fuel prices, penalties by customs, and revision of tariffs and taxes by importing countries can impact shipping rates for sellers. Any increase in the estimated cost of shipping diverts the sellers from international shipping or using the services of a particular shipping company.
3. Documentation: A lengthy documentation process is also a catalyst that increases international shipping challenges for the seller. The paperwork is complex and sellers feel burdened with it.
4. Safety: Long-distance international shipping exposes the cargo to multiple handling operators which increases the chances of tampering, pilferage, cargo handling accidents, and also lost shipments. It leads to significant losses for the seller.
5. Tracking: Sellers want supply chain transparency where they can easily track their shipment through every leg of the transportation process. Delays in shipment or the resolution of customer queries are some of the common challenges in international shipping for sellers.

Features of UPS^®

Import and export trade has been the root of economic growth for the nation. UPS^® enables Indian traders to actively participate in the trade business and upscale it across the globe. Let us learn more about the features of UPS^® services accessed by the exporters.

1. Parcel weight limit: UPS^® offers international shipping services to Indian sellers to transport small package products weighing up to 70 kg. 
2. Delivery time: Depending on the type of courier network, sellers can ship parcels within 3-5 business days. This promotes supply chain agility and improves buyer satisfaction. Sellers have the option to schedule their pickup as per requirement and availability.
3. Accessibility: Indian exporters can ship their parcels to 220+ countries and territories including the US, Canada, Asia, Europe, and the rest of the world.
4. Door-to-door service: For a convenient and hassle-free pickup/delivery system, UPS® offers pickup/delivery services right at your doorstep.
5. Tracking: All inbound and outbound UPS^® shipments can be tracked using the browser-based software offered by UPS^®. It promotes supply chain transparency.
6. Notifications: To take shipping services up a notch, UPS^® sends push notifications and updates about package deliveries to keep its sellers and buyers informed about their shipments every step of the way.

UPS^® Available Services on ShiprocketX

Keeping in mind the shipping needs of Indian sellers, UPS^® shipping allows exporters to transport the following items as a part of big and small packages.

1. UPS Worldwide Express^® – Time-definite delivery, typically by 10:30 am or 12 pm, in 1-3 business days
2. UPS Worldwide Saver^® – Day-definite delivery by the end of the day, in 1-3 business days
3. UPS Worldwide Expedited® – Day-definite delivery by the end of the day, in 3-5 business days

Advantages of UPS^® for sellers

Indian exporters involved in worldwide trade business engage in international shipping very frequently. UPS^® international shipping can be beneficial for such sellers. Let us learn more about the benefits of UPS^®.

1. Reliable shipping: Through its 30+ years in the shipping industry in India, UPS^® has established itself as one of the most reliable logistics companies that delivers consistent quality and guaranteed services to all its customers across the globe. With UPS^® tracking services, sellers can overview every leg of logistics from pickup to delivery.
2. Customs Brokerage: UPS^® has been on the front lines of customs brokerage for more than 100 years and will help you with the complexities and nuances of getting the goods across new borders.
3. Global network: With a wide range of serviceable locations across the globe, sellers can benefit from the wide network of UPS^® delivery systems and send their packages to more than 220 countries and territories.
4. Shipping expertise: The integrated customer solutions by UPS^® help in offering expertise and guidance while booking, shipping, and delivering the intended package.
5. Fast delivery: UPS^® gives access to predictable transit time where the seller is given the control to schedule a pickup and based on the courier network, a delivery time is provided. This gives sellers a greater hold over the distribution of products across the globe.
6. Cost-effective: UPS^® shipping rates for international-bound packages are calculated based on the weight, dimension, and destination of the intended parcel.

How does the integration of ShiprocketX and UPS^® benefit the sellers?

ShiprocketX is a global shipping aggregator and a logistics enabler dedicated to offering the best and most cost-effective shipping solutions for Indian exporters. With a global network across more than 220+ countries including the USA, UK, UAE, Russia, and the rest of the world, ShiprocketX strives to offer end-to-end courier services. Sellers in India can seamlessly ship their products across the globe with minimum documentation and cargo insurance to ensure the safety of goods. ShiprocketX is an umbrella to more than 5+ virtual courier networks that allows sellers to ship their products as per their requirements.

Being a shipping aggregator, the integration will enable ShiprocketX sellers to access UPS services^® and select them as their courier service. This way our sellers can reap the multiple benefits offered by UPS^® and expand their brand in the global trade market.