ePost Global

This document provides an overview of using ePost Global in DesktopShipper.

What is ePost Global?

ePost Global consolidates parcels from multiple shippers across the country and transports them to their consolidation facilities. They work with their international logistics partners to deliver them to the destinations.

This gives ePost Global large volumes allowing them to negotiate discounted rates which they can then pass onto their clients.

ePost Global’s extensive logistics partnership network allows them to offer a variety of options for Trackable/Non-Trackable services, Duties Paid and Unpaid, and varying transit times. Allowing clients to choose the service that best suits their business model.

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ePost Global in DesktopShipper

Rates are uploaded manually by DesktopShipper.

Labels are generated internally by DesktopShipper. 

ePost Global Ship Methods

• EP03: Domestic Priority Parcel
  Max Weight: 30 lb
• EP60: EPG First Class International
  Max Weight: 4 lb 
• EP70: EPG Priority Parcel With DC
  Max Weight: 70 lb 
  Max L+Girth: 87"
  Delivery Time: 4 to 8 days to CA and Europe, 5 to 10 days for the rest of the world
  Max Value: $2500
• EP71: EPG Priority Parcel With DC Duties Paid
  Max Weight: 70 lb 
  Max Dim Factor: 36 (L+W+H)
  Delivery Time: 4 to 8 days to CA, 5 to 10 days to Europe
  Max Value: $400
• EP72: EPG Priority Parcel No DC
  Max Weight: 70 lb 
  Max Dim Factor: 36 (L+W+H)
  Delivery Time: 4 to 8 days to CA, 5 to 10 days to Europe
  Max Value: $400
• EP73: EPG Priority Parcel No DC Duties Paid
  Max Weight: 70 lb 
  Max Dim Factor: 36 (L+W+H)
  Delivery Time: 4 to 8 days to CA, 5 to 10 days to Europe
  Max Value: $400
• EP74: EPG Economy Parcel Service
  Max Weight: 70 lb
• EP76: EPG ePacket Service
  Max Weight: 4.4 lb 
  Max Dims: 6" x 4" x .25"
  Delivery Time: 3 to 7 days
  Max Value: $400
• EP77: EPG ePacket DDP
  Max Weight: 4.4 lb 
  Max Dims: 6" x 4" x .25"
  Delivery Time: 3 to 7 days
  Max Value: $400
• EP78: EPG Priority Packet DDU
  Max Weight: 4.4 lb 
  Max Dim Factor: 36" (L+W+H)
  Delivery Time: 4 to 8 days to CA and Europe, 5 to 10 days for the rest of the world
  Max Value: $400
• EP79: EPG Priority Packet DDP
  Max Weight: 4.4 lb
  Max Dim Factor: 36" (L+W+H)
  Delivery Time: 4 to 8 days to CA and Europe, 5 to 10 days for the rest of the world
  Max Value: $400
• EP80: EPG Expedited Parcel With DC Duties Paid
  Max Weight: 66 lb 
• EP81: EPG Expedited Parcel With DC
  Max Weight: 66 lb 
• EP82: EPG Courier Service
  Max Weight: 70 lb 
• EP83: EPG Courier Service Duties Paid
  Max Weight: 70 lb 
• EP84: EPG PMI Service
  Max Weight: 70 lb 
  Max Dims: Varies by country
  Delivery Time: 6 to 10 days
  Max Value: Varies by country
• EP85: EPG PMI DDP
  Max Weight: 70 lb 
  Max Dims: Varies by country
  Delivery Time: 6 to 10 days
  Max Value: Varies by country
• EP86: EPG PMEI
  Max Weight: 70 lb 
  Max Dims: Varies by country
  Delivery Time: 3 to 5 days
  Max Value: Varies by country
• EP87: EPG PMEI DDP
• EP90: EPG IPA Service
  Max Weight: 70 lb 
  Max Dims: 6" x 4"
  Delivery Time: 3 to 10 days
• EP92: EPG ISAL Service
  Max Weight: 70 lb
• EP94: EPG PostNL Unregistered
• EP95: EPG PostNL Registered
• EP96: EPG PostNL Packet Tracked

"DC" is an abbreviation for Delivery Confirmation. This indicates that the tracking
reporting on the parcel will confirm when the parcel is delivered to the address.

"No DC" indicates that the tracking may only track to the insertion into a foreign
country.

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Setting Up an ePost Global Account

The following credentials will be needed to link an ePost Global account with DesktopShipper. The information can be found on the ePost Global onboarding form.

ePost Global account name

5-digit ePost Global account number

ePost Global's international sort facility

• Navigate to Carrier Account Settings.

• Click "+New Carrier Account".

• Select ePost Global from the list.

• The ePost Global account setup window will open. 

1. Enter the account name unique from other ePost accounts.

2. Enter the 5-digit account number.

3. Toggle to the right to enable the account. 

4. The Sub Account Number is to be filled in only if provided by ePost.

5. The Sort Facility is the location that shipments are sent to prior to shipping out to their international destination. The facility is supplied by ePost. Options are: Jamaica, NY (EWR), Los Angeles CA (LAX), Miami FL (MIA) or Carol Stream IL (ORD). 

6. (Optional) Add an additional charge for insurance coverage.

7. A negotiated dim factor through ePost.

8. Canada Dim Factor is to be filled in only if provided by ePost.

9. Toggle to the right to enable Approved to use V2.4 Manifest if approved by ePost to use the latest version of the manifest. 

*Save when finished. 

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Example of ePost Global Label

1. Generic ePost Label

2. US compliant ePost Label

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