SHIPPING OPTIONS
Departments may handle their own shipments or utilize services offered by University Stores. Questions regarding the shipment of packages should be directed to Brian Estee at 517.355.1700 ext 212.
Most campus departments take advantage of the wide range of services offered by the University Stores Traffic Office. Centralizing the University's shipping function reduces the total University cost through timesaving, reduced certification costs, and negotiated discount rates. University Departments shipping hazardous materials are strongly encouraged to use the services provided by University Stores.
Michigan State University departments have two options when shipping material:
Ship Items Yourself
Departments may wish to take advantage of the option of shipping directly from their location. United Parcel Air Service (UPS), Federal Express, and DHL are the most commonly used carriers that offer a pickup service. The University has established accounts with each of these carriers. The University customer account number must be used to receive the University rate. To obtain the proper account number, call 517.355.1700.
Your departmental account number is required for billing purposes and can also be used to aid in tracking your package. This number should be noted in the reference number area of the shipping document.
University Stores carries preprinted airbills. Preprinted airbills can be obtained by calling 517.355.1700. Preprinted airbills are free of charge at University Stores.
Prepaid Airborne Express envelopes are also available from the University Stores stockroom. Stock number: 17005800 (12" x 16"). When using a prepaid Airborne Express envelope, an airbill is not required.
When shipping your own packages, you are responsible for:
- Proper packing and addressing
- Complete and accurate documentation
- Ensuring that hazardous materials are prepared and comply to all domestic and international regulations. (Hazardous material shipments should be handled by University Stores)
- Referencing shipment to an internal university account
Use the Services of University Stores
University Stores is Michigan State University's choice for reliable and consistent shipping services. The handling of your shipment is a point of pride for our employees. University Stores can handle your shipping needs properly, efficiently and in an expedient manner. The use of an integrated air and ground network of carriers to transport your shipments can reduce your department workload.
Timesaving/cost-saving services offered when shipping packages through University Stores:
- Free pickup service
- Proper packaging (packaging material, address, and label)
- Documentation (complete and accurate)
- Negotiated, reduced university rates
- No vendor invoice reconciliation or payment/credit problems
- Stores personnel are certified to handle dangerous goods/hazardous materials
- Domestic and international shipping experience
- Knowledge of customs requirements
- Return Authorization completion
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