UPS has announced UPS Simple Rate, a predictable flat rate shipping option designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) streamline and simplify their outbound processes, reported Valdosta CEO.

UPS Simple Rate enables SMBs to ship by UPS 2nd Day Air®, UPS 3 Day Select® and UPS® Ground services to anywhere in the U.S. for a flat rate and offers larger size options than what is in the marketplace today.

Customers do not need to enter package weight and dimensions or look up shipping zones when using UPS Simple Rate.  SMBs can accurately predict their shipping costs and bill their customers without incurring unexpected fees. 

Consumers can also use their own boxes and packaging sized to fit their products and enhance the brand experience. Shippers needing greater flexibility in box sizes and options can buy boxes at The UPS Store® locations or other retail outlets. UPS Customer Technology Program (CTP) customers can order UPS Simple Rate branded boxes through the CTP program site.

UPS Simple Rate is available all 50 states, with separate rates for Alaska and Hawaii.

Customers can ship their UPS Simple Rate packages by scheduling a pickup, dropping it at one of UPS’s convenient drop off options such as The UPS Store, UPS Access Point locations, Customer Counter, Drop Box or handing it to a UPS Driver. 

1. Size and weight limitations apply. Additional charges may apply depending on package characteristics. See UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service and the UPS Rate and Service Guide for details.

2. Available to qualifying customers who participate in the UPS Customer Technology Program and meet applicable terms and condition