You can choose from 2 different mailout options in Planet Express administration. We offer normal mailout (more about it on How to Ship a Package page), and Multi-package Shipment (MPS) mailout. We are going to explain what is the difference between these two mailouts and how to place the MPS mailout request.
Normal vs MPS Mailout
Normal mailout is a usual way how to forward packages from the USA to almost any country in the world. You can choose from different shipping methods. If you want to ship several packages at once, you can request us to consolidate your packages. The downside is clear – it takes time and money. Thus, you may take advantage of our MPS mailout option.
MPS mailout is a way to go if you have several packages that you want to ship at once but you don’t want to consolidate them. The good news is that this option is up to 50 % cheaper than shipping packages separately. Thanks to these savings, it is an excellent choice for people that ship large amounts of packages to one address. The downside is that the only carrier that supports this option is FedEx and DHL to select destinations.
The max weight of the MPS shipment is limited to 150 lbs and the max overall size (L+2W+2H) to 130 inches per package.
Note: The MPS mailout is not the same service as consolidation.
How to Place MPS Mailout Request?
Step 1: Make sure the package does not contain any prohibited items otherwise it will be returned to our warehouse by the carrier, or customs. If the package does contain any prohibited items, you can submit a Special Request > Other Request to remove the item. Once the package is good to go, fill out the customs declaration form (find the instructions on how to do it on our customs declaration page).
Step 2: Click the Packages in Account tab
Step 3: Select packages you want to mailout at once and proceed with clicking the Multiple Package Shipment (MPS) button.
Step 4: Choose the delivery address you want to ship to and the shipping method.
Step 5: In the last step, you can request additional services (like adding extra bubble wrap, removing invoices, etc.). Once you review your order confirm it by clicking the CONFIRM button.
Do you have any further questions?
Multi-package Shipment FAQ
MPS means Multi-package Shipment. It allows you to ship several packages at once. Read more…
Pros
– you can save up to 50% of shipping costs
– you save time by sending several packages at once
Cons
– the MPS is available to FedEx and DHL methods only
Yes, there are. Currently, the MPS mailout is available for FedEx and DHL delivery methods only.
There are also a size & weight limit that are the same as for the above-mentioned methods. This means the max weight per package is limited to 150 lbs and the max overall size (L+2W+2H) to 130 inches.
Yes, currently FedEx Freight is available to ship multiple pallets out at once under MPS to select destination.