{"id":2771,"date":"2025-04-13T10:07:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T10:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expertshipping.ca\/?p=2771"},"modified":"2025-04-24T18:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T18:13:17","slug":"verifier-les-exigences-du-transporteur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/check-carrier-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Check carrier requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br>Before sending a parcel, it's essential to check the specific conditions and requirements of the chosen carrier. Each carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, Purolator, etc.) applies its own rules concerning dimensions, weight, authorized packaging and prohibited goods. Failure to comply with these rules can result in additional costs, delays... or even refusal of delivery. Here's everything you need to know to avoid unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccb Why is it important to meet the carrier's requirements?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carriers set their own rules for <strong>optimize safety<\/strong>, <strong>preserve package integrity<\/strong> and <strong>ensure smooth logistics<\/strong>. In case of non-conformity :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The package can be <strong>refused at depot<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From <strong>rectification costs<\/strong> can be applied (e.g. weight or size adjustments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Routing can be <strong>delayed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of a dispute, the <strong>responsibility<\/strong> of the carrier can be cancelled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udce6 Main criteria to check<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Weight and dimensions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each carrier applies its own limits depending on the type of service (express, economy, international, etc.):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maximum weight per package<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum dimensions (length, width, height)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volumetric weight<\/strong> (calculation based on package size, not just actual weight)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: use our automatic calculator on the shipping page to check whether your package meets the thresholds.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Type of packaging<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Packaging must protect the contents and comply with certain standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solid boxes, properly sealed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legible, well-positioned labelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some carriers prohibit <strong>plastic bags<\/strong>, <strong>suitcases<\/strong>or <strong>non-standard containers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Prohibited or restricted items<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial to consult the <strong>list of prohibited goods<\/strong> (or subject to conditions), which may vary according to :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The carrier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country of destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of frequently prohibited items: non-compliant lithium batteries, perfumes, perishables, flammable products, weapons, unsealed official documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Customs formalities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For international shipments, each carrier requires :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>commercial invoice<\/strong> or <strong>pro forma<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Properly completed customs documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The indication of <strong>HS code<\/strong> (Harmonized System) for each item<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Any oversight or error may result in a hold-up at customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f How to check requirements easily?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Shipping Store<\/strong>we have centralized all the essential information for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When a shipment is created, our interface automatically displays the <strong>selected carrier rules<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our in-store agents are trained for you <strong>guide<\/strong> depending on the package to be shipped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A help section in our application lists the <strong>requirements by carrier<\/strong>regularly updated<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2705 Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking the carrier's requirements before shipping saves time, avoids unnecessary costs and guarantees delivery in the best possible conditions. Thanks to <strong>Shipping Store<\/strong>We're with you every step of the way, with tools designed to simplify your procedures and secure your shipments.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each carrier applies specific rules concerning dimensions, weight and shipping restrictions. Before shipping, it is advisable to check these criteria to avoid any problems during shipment.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2773,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"[]"},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-shipping"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":{"full":["https:\/\/hereweship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image-1.png",595,291,false],"landscape":["https:\/\/hereweship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image-1.png",595,291,false],"portraits":["https:\/\/hereweship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image-1.png",595,291,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/hereweship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image-1-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/hereweship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image-1-300x147.png",300,147,true],"large":["https:\/\/hereweship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image-1.png",595,291,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/hereweship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image-1.png",595,291,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/hereweship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image-1.png",595,291,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/hereweship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image-1-18x9.png",18,9,true]},"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/author\/user\/"},"rttpg_comment":6,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/category\/shipping\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Shipping<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Chaque transporteur applique des r\u00e8gles sp\u00e9cifiques concernant les dimensions, le poids et les restrictions d\u2019envoi. Avant d\u2019exp\u00e9dier, il est conseill\u00e9 de v\u00e9rifier ces crit\u00e8res pour \u00e9viter tout probl\u00e8me au moment de l\u2019envoi.s encore.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2771"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2771\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3234,"href":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2771\/revisions\/3234"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2771"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hereweship.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}