Domestic Routing Guide
FillShip.com has developed this guide to improve the process of shipping goods to and from all FillShip.com locations. The routing guidelines contained in the document are intended to govern how all shipments are routing in which the shipment is being sent to a FillShip.com facility and/or the cost of the shipment will be paid by FillShip.com.
Compliance with these guidelines is expected. Non-compliance may result in charge-backs and / or reimbursement for the related expenses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contract manufactures or third party logistics provider is notified and aware of these instructions. www.RoutingGuides.com
Any questions regarding the rules and specifications outlined in this guide should be directed to FillShip.com at 717-889-8509 or customerservice@fillship.com. Requests for any deviation from the requirements listed in the document will be reviewed and are subject to final approval from FillShip.com.
This Routing Guide is effective August 1, 2010 and replaces any previous versions.
New Updates in this Version:
This document represents an update to the Routing Guide last updated on May 15, 2010. Below are the specific revisions made in the current version.
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1. FillShip.com is now requiring an Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) number for each inbound shipments to our warehouses. Prior to sending a shipment to FIllShip.com, contact your account rep to get an ASN number, or email customerservice@fillship.com.
2. FIllShip.com is now using UPS as its preferred carrier for all small package shipments (Overnight and Ground) – see details below.
3. All trucking companies picking up or delivering to FillShip.com must agree to the terms and conditions as outlined on FillShip.com’s ShipAssist webpage (click here). For more information, contact customerservice@fillship.com for instructions.
Transportation and Routing Instructions:
This section applies to all shipments being sent to any FillShip.com location, regardless of the party responsible for the shipping charges.
The preferred Bill of Lading (BOL) format is found at www.eroutingguide.com/billoflading. This format will facilitate receiving and the inbounding process.
The BOL must include the following:
• A Fillship ASN number (provided by your account rep when scheduling the delivery)
• The correct FillShip.com address
• The number of pallets and number of pieces, with product id’s and descriptions
• Attached copies of the sales orders/ packing lists to the BOL
All suppliers and trucking companies must visit FillShip.com’s ShipAssist page (click here) to access and accept our facility’s receiving rules.
Pallet Preparation Guidelines:
Pallets sent to the FillShip.com receiving warehouse must be on pallets with dimensions 40” x 48” in size, and no more than 72” in height. Each pallet must be clearly labeled with the product and quantity.
Prior written approval must be granted for any deviation from this standard.
The primary receiving location for all FillShip.com deliveries is:
FillShip Fulfillment Operations
1002 Patriot Parkway
Reading, PA 19605
If needed, you will be notified of an alternative delivery address when requesting your ASN number.
This Routing Guide information below is intended to apply to shipments that incur a freight charge that is paid for by, or reimbursed by FillShip.com. Shipments in which the freight costs are totally paid for by the shipper are not subject to the following guidelines.
Billing:
All shipments in which FillShip,com is to pay the shipping costs, should be billed prepaid third party to:
FillShip.com LLC
Routing:
Shipments weighing less than 250 lbs. – all shipments must be routed via UPS. Contact for approval and correct UPS 3rd party billing account number.
Shipments weighing 250 lbs. to 4,999 lbs. – all (LTL) shipments must be routed via Conway. Shipments will be coordinated through FillShip.com’s logistics group. Contact for directions.
Shipments weighing over 5,000 lbs. – all (TL) shipments must be routing via a FillShip.com approved truckload carrier. Contact for directions.
