ShipRush

FirstMile Service Notes

Only FirstMile branded services are enabled by default.

To enable other Carrier Services:

  1. Go to SETTINGS > FirstMile > Advanced.

  2. Select the Carriers that you want to be available in the FirstMile dropdown (in the Editing Shipment form).

For additional Carrier services to work within Descartes ShipRush, make arrangements with FirstMile to enable them on your FirstMile account.

Carriers Supported by FirstMile

  • DHL e

  • Commerce

  • DHL Express

  • FedEx

  • OnTrac

  • UPS

  • USPS

  • XPO

  • Newgistics

FirstMile In-House Services

  • XParcel Ground

  • XParcel Expedited

  • XParcel Max

  • XParcel Returns

Special Services from FirstMile

  • FedEx SmartPost Returns

  • DHL eCommerce Returns

  • USPS Priority Mail Open & Distribute (PMOD)

XPO Services Supported through FirstMile

  • XPO Courier Service

  • XPO Economy Parcel

  • XPO IPA

  • XPO Priority Mail

  • XPO Priority Parcel

  • XPO Priority Parcel Courier

Newgistics Services Supported through FirstMile

  • Newgistics Parcel SelectGround

  • Newgistics Parcel SelectGround Lightweight

FirstMile Hazmat Marking Requirements

HazMat shipping is supported by FirstMile and can be enabled on the shipping page. Please be aware that in some cases, additional package marking is required for proper HazMat processing:

Description

Marking

Service

Maximum Lbs.

Lithium Metal Contained in Equipment

No Marking Required

EXP & GRD

11lbs

Lithium Metal Packed with Equipment

Package Contains Primary Lithium Batteries

GRD

11lbs

Lithium Metal Stand-Alone

Surface Mail Only, Primary Lithium Batteries

Forbidden for Transportation Aboard Passenger Aircraft

GRD

5lbs

Lithium-Ion Contained in Equipment

No Marking Required

EXP, GRD

11lbs EXP

15lbs GRD

Lithium-Ion Packed with Equipment

Package Contains Lithium-ion Batteries (no lithium metal)

GRD

15lbs

Lithium-Ion Stand-Alone

Pacakge Contains Lithium-ion Batteries (no lithium metal)

GRD

15lbs

Lithium Ground only <=5 lbs

Surface Mail Only, Primary Lithium Batteries

Forbidden for Transportation Aboard Passenger Aircraft

GRD

15lbs

Small Quantity Provision

This Pacakge Conforms to 49 CFR 173.4 for Domestic Highway or Rail Transport Only

GRD

15lbs

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