Set Up UPS Paperless Invoice (EDI)
Overview
AfterShip Shipping helps you send UPS Paperless Invoice (UPS Electronic Data Interchange or EDI), eliminating the need to print invoices for international shipments. Please note that paperless trade is only supported in select countries, and UPS regularly updates the list of eligible locations.
In order to enable Paperless Invoice function, you need to login to your UPS account to enable this feature.
UPS does not support paperless invoice EDI by default. You have to prinPopularSet Up DHL Paperless Invoice (PLT)
Overview
AfterShip Shipping helps you send DHL Paperless Invoices (Paperless Trade, PLT), eliminating the need to print invoices for international shipments. Please note that paperless trade is only supported in select countries, and DHL regularly updates the list of eligible locations.
Enable DHL paperless invoice function
In order to enable Paperless Invoice function, you need to contact your direct DHL sales manager to enable this feature.
By default, your DHL account cannotSome readersSet Up FedEx Paperless Invoice (ETD)
Overview
AfterShip Shipping allows you to submit FedEx Paperless Invoice (Electronic Trade Documents or ETD) when generating labels, so that you don't have to print out invoice for international shipments. Please note that only certain countries allow paperless invoices (ETD).
Enable FedEx paperless invoices
By default, your FedEx account should support paperless invoice function. You don't need tSome readersTerms of Trade - DDP vs DDU
Overview
This article explains what terms of trade (also known as Incoterms) are, and outlines the differences between DDP, DDU, DAT, and DAP. Understanding these terms is essential when completing the customs information on invoices for international shipments.
What is terms of trade?
Terms of trade, also called Incoterms or International Commercial Terms, details seller or buy bear the responsibility and cost for import clearance, duties, and delivery to final destination. TwoSome readersEnable UPS Paperless® for Commercial Invoices for International Shipping
Overview
Customer using UPS for international shipping are required to switch to UPS Paperless® for commercial invoices to avoid being charged for using paper invoices effective April 2024.
Why is there a surcharge for using paper invoices?
Ongoing regulation changes around the world have significantly increased the cost to service paper commercial invoices, creating potentially longer handling times.
What is the timing?
The surcharge is set to be implemented starting April 2Few readers