Understanding UPS Shipping Label

A UPS shipping label has all the essential information which helps get your package from its origin to reach its destination. Your shipping solution provider should be able to provide technical details, or you may reach out to us for any queries.

The key elements you'll see on a regular UPS shipping label are:

1. Sender's Information: This section includes the name, address, and contact details of the person or business which is sending the package.

   • Phone Number

   • Attention

   • Company Name

   • Street Line(s)

   • City, Region/Province, Postal Code, (Country Code)

2. Recipient's Information: The name, address, and contact details of the person or business receiving the package are listed in this section of the label.

   • Attention

   • Company Name

   • Street Line(s)

   • City, Region/Province, Postal Code, (Country Code)

   • Phone Number

3. Tracking Number: This is a UPS-generated unique number allowing you to track the package and its delivery status. This blog explains the breakdown of UPS Tracking Number
   
   

4. Service Type: Based on the origin, destination, speed of delivery selected and other criteria, there could be a valid UPS service type selected for your package. This section of the label indicates the type of UPS service being used, such as UPS Ground, Next Day Air, etc.
   
   

5. Maxicode: This is a machine-readable 2D-code which facilitates the automated routing of any UPS package through UPS' facilities.
   
   

6. Barcode: This is a scannable code which encompasses all the shipment details and helps in tracking and processing the package.
   
   

7. Package Information: The details about the package, including weight and dimensions, and package count.

8. Billing Information: Indicates who is going to pay for the shipping costs. Example, Prepaid (P/P), Third-Party (T/P) or Recipient (F/C).
   
   

9. Various Reference Fields at the bottom of the label.