Overview

When to Use Batch Shipping

Use this article if you:

• Have a large number of freight shipments to process.

• Want to process multiple shipments in a single submission.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

• An active UPS Forwarding Hub account with shipment
• A linked UPS freight shipper account number in good standing.
• A properly formatted CSV file.

Make sure you understand:

• Maximum 250 shipments per upload.
  
• UFH only accepts CSV files only (.csv).
• Rates displayed during the review process are estimates only and may change before shipments are created. Final rates are determined when shipments are successfully created.
  
• UPS Forwarding Hub validates your file after upload and identifies any errors that must be corrected before affected shipments can be created.
• Only valid shipments are created when you select Create Shipments.
• All shipments within a batch must use the same Pickup Date.
• Only one batch can be processed at a time for the same shipper account.
• Batch Freight Shipping currently requires account enablement and may not be available for all customer accounts.

Step 1: Upload Batch Shipment File

1. Sign in to UPS Forwarding Hub.
2. Select Book on the left navigation panel 
3. Click Get Started for Batch Freight Shipping. 
4. Choose your Shipper Account Number.
5. Select whether to use Consolidation (enabled by default).

   • Consolidated Rates (Default)

     Eligible shipments are grouped together and priced as a consolidated shipment, which may reduce transportation costs.

   • Non-Consolidated Rates

     Each shipment is rated and displayed individually.

6. Enter: 
   • Pickup Date
   • Ready Time
   • Close Time
   • Drop-off Time (if applicable)
7. Upload your CSV file (up to 250 rows).  
8. Select Continue.

The system will validate your file and display any errors.

Step 2: Review Shipment Data for Accuracy

After validation processing:

• Review shipment details and rates.
• View any validation issues in the Error Summary column.
• Compare Consolidated and Non-Consolidated pricing.
• Download a validated CSV if needed.

Rates shown during review are estimates and may change before shipment creation.

Step 3: Submit Shipments

When you're ready:

1. Select Create Shipments.
2. The system creates all valid shipments.
3. A unique Batch ID is generated.

After processing, you can download:

• Shipping Labels
• Manifest
• Shipment Extract (shipment numbers and rates)

After Processing Batched Shipments

Once completed:

• Shipments appear in your Activity Feed.
• Check your email for confirmation notification.
• Batch details are retained in Batch History for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions