Couriers have established specific weight and size limits for the packages that you send. The restrictions below only pertain to individual packages. There are no limits to the total weight of your shipment or the total number of packages in your shipment although the carrier reserves the right to split your shipment into two or more deliveries. The carrier also reserves the right to decline your shipment due to lack of / improper packaging due to concerns for personal safety, shipment or equipment damage.
Maximum Size and Weight Limits by Couriers
DHL - A fixed surcharge is applied to every piece, including a pallet, that exceeds the scale weight of 70kg or with a single dimension in excess of 120cm. Shipment pieces, skids or pallets with an actual weight above 300kg or that exceed 300cm in length, width or height are not accepted. DHL reserves the right to assess additional surcharges.
FedEx - With FedEx Express® U.S. services, you can ship packages up to 150 lbs.; up to 119" in length and 165" in length and girth. With FedEx Express international services, you can ship packages up to 150 lbs; up to 108" in length and 130" in length and girth. With FedEx Ground® services, you can ship packages up to 150 lbs; up to 108" in length and 165" in length plus girth. With FedEx Home Delivery® services, you can ship packages up to 70 lbs.; up to 108" in length and 165" in length plus girth.
Loomis - Size limitations vary by service.
DOMESTIC SERVICES:
Weight limit: Maximum per piece: 68kg (150 lbs)
Size limit: Maximum per piece: 91 x 61 x 180 cm (36 x 24 x 72 ins)
EXPORT SERVICES:
Loomis Express 9:00
Weight limit: Maximum per shipment: 250 kg (550 lbs); Maximum per piece: 25 kg (55 lbs)
Size limit: Maximum length: 1 meter or 70 cm (27.6”) any one side
Loomis Express 10:30
Weight limit: Maximum per shipment: Unlimited; Maximum per piece: 68 kg (150 lbs)
Size limit: Maximum per piece: 96 x 71 x 157 cm (38” x 28” x 62”)
Loomis Express 12:00
Weight limit: Maximum per shipment: Unlimited; Maximum per piece: 25 kg (55lbs)
Size limit: Maximum length: Any one side - 1 meter More than one side 70cm (27.6ins)
Purolator -Size Limitations For Courier Shipments within and to Canada
• Maximum length: 96” (approx. 244 cm)
• Maximum size*: 144” (approx. 366 cm)
Purolator Ground® Shipments and Purolator Express® Shipments not travelling via Purolator’s air network:
• Maximum length: 108” (approx. 275 cm)
• Maximum size*: 165” (approx. 419 cm)
Shipments from Canada
• Maximum length: 108” (approx. 274 cm)
• Maximum size*: 165” (approx. 419 cm)
• Maximum weight per piece: 150 lb (approx. 68 kg)
• Maximum weight per shipment: Unlimited
UPS - Packages with an actual weight of more than 150 pounds (70 kg), or that exceed 108 inches (274 cm) in length or a total of 165 inches (419 cm) in length and girth combined, as measured to determine their billable weight, are not accepted for transportation. These packages are subject to an Over Maximum Limits surcharge, in addition to all other applicable charges, if found in the UPS small package system.