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Package Weight and Dimension Limits

It is important to know shipment weight and size limits to avoid undue charges for over-sized packages. Here are the limits for each of our partnered couriers.

Package Weight and Dimension Limits

It is important to know the maximum shipping size of your shipments to avoid undue charges for over-sized packages. Below are package weight and dimension limits for individual packages, not the entire shipment.  So whether you have 1 package or 15 packages these guidelines are for each individual package within the shipment.

Note that exceeding package weight and dimension limits set by the courier will result in additional charges, that are typically quite expensive.

Purolator

  • Maximum weight per package 150 lb (68 kg)
  • Maximum girth per package 165” (419 cm)
  • Maximum length per package 108” (274 cm)

UPS

  • Maximum weight per package 150 lb (68 kg)
  • Maximum girth per package 165” (419 cm)
  • Maximum length per package 108” (274 cm)

FedEx

  • Maximum weight per package 150 lb (68 kg)
  • Maximum girth per package 165” (419 cm)
  • Maximum length per package 108” (274 cm)

Canpar

  • Maximum weight per package 150 lb (68 kg)
  • Maximum girth per package 165” (419 cm)
  • Maximum length per package 108” (274 cm)

GLS

  • Maximum weight per package 150 lb (68 kg)
  • Maximum girth per package 165” (419 cm)
  • Maximum length per package 120” (305 cm)

DHL

  • Express Worldwide Service
    • Maximum length per package 108” (274 cm)
    • Maximum weight 150 lb (68 kg)
  • Express 12 :00 Service
    • Maximum length per package 48” (120 cm)
    • Maximum weight 150 lb (68 kg)
  • Express 10 :30 Service
    • Maximum length per package 48” (120 cm)
    • Maximum weight 150 lb (68 kg)

The details above have been taken in part from the courier websites and may be subject to change.   

If you have any questions on package weight and dimension limits, don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-866-320-8383 or email us at [email protected].

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  • Tania Fioretti-Joseph

    Vice President, Marketing & Business Development Tania brings over two decades of leadership experience across corporate, consulting, and small business environments. Since joining FlagShip in 2013, she has helped Canadian small and medium-sized businesses navigate shipping through strategic marketing, business development, and customer-focused solutions. Her experience gives her a broad perspective on the relationship between shipping, business strategy, and sustainable growth. Tania writes about small business shipping strategy, business growth, decision-making, and practical solutions that help Canadian businesses ship and scale with confidence. View LinkedIn Profile →