What to Do When USPS Will Not Ship a Package to Puerto Rico

If you have ever tried to ship a package last minute to - or from - Puerto Rico through the USPS (US Postal Service), then you probably already know the challenge of getting around their strict rules for overseas delivery. Weight limits and varying price rates on Post Office deliveries from the mainland US to PR can prevent you from shipping goods in time, and third-party services are often incredibly expensive for express shipping

The good news is that there is a better option - keep reading below to learn more:

USPS Shipping to Puerto Rico

USPS shipping is one of the cheapest ways of delivering packages to Puerto Rico from other parts of the USA due to the distance and geography, which many private services charge a premium for. As a public agency, the United States Postal Service is obligated to treat shipments coming and going to US territories and Freely Associated States as domestic mail, so appropriate rates apply. However, this service is limited by the weight of the package and rates vary by Zone.

FedEx, UPS & Other Shipping Services for Puerto Rico

Anyone who has gone to a third-party service - such as FedEx, UPS or DHL - after failing to send a package through the USPS already knows that they charge a lot to ship to Puerto Rico. Unlike the Post Office, they all treat shipments to Puerto Rico from the continental USA as international deliveries and charge premium rates. Shipping an oversized package to PR can end up costing you thousands of dollars.

Alternative to USPS & FedEx - LCL Shipping to Puerto Rico

The best way around the limits of USPS and the expensive upfront prices of FedEx or UPS for shipping to Puerto Rico is to take advantage of LCL (Less-Than-Container-Load) shipments. These are containers ready for shipping that still have space, and a freight forwarding service can broker consolidating your package with this shipment. This passes a more discounted rate onto you than compared with sending the package on its own shipment.

Freight Forwarding with Puerto Rico Express Shipping Services

Puerto Rico Express Shipping Services (PRESS) is a logistics brokerage and freight forwarder that specializes in finding LCL shipments to PR that can be consolidated with your packages. When ship containers still have room to fill, we negotiate to get your merchandise onto an empty pallet at a better price for you. We also help you review your options for getting your package to PR as fast as possible, and empower you to find the most cost-effective way to get your goods to the island.

Value-added Puerto Rico Shipping Services

  • We can handle shipments of all sizes and weight. 

  • We offer from 5-day up to 2-day express shipping from anywhere in the USA to Puerto Rico, and vice versa, as well as for the US Virgin Islands. 

  • PRESS also handles insurance for your load, so if anything unforeseen happens you will be covered for the value of your inventory.

  • All tax releases are streamlined and included with our services. This allows for an all-in-one service that gives you peace of mind. 

  • We have warehouses in North New Jersey, Philadelphia, Florida and Puerto Rico, and can store your inventory for up to a week for no charge. 

  • We partner with expedited freight companies that provide us access to the rest of the continental USA - from bustling metropolises like Los Angeles to small towns like Traverse City.

  • We provide a personable service. When you work with PRESS LLC you have direct access to the operations and process team. One call, one REAL personal always. 

Find a LCL Shipment with PRESS Today

If you're struggling to find an affordable way to express ship your goods to Puerto Rico, reach out to us ASAP. We'll help you find a LCL shipment and get you a discounted rate on shipping your package to the island.

Contact PRESS here for a fast quote on shipping your package to or from Puerto Rico.