In cooperation with eShipGlobal, the U-M is offering a comprehensive packaging and shipping service for hazardous materials and dry ice packages.
All non-hazardous shipments should continue to be processed through UPS CampusShip.
Location & Hours
All locations hours exclude University holidays and season days.
NCRC, 7:30am – 3:00pm
Dock 90, 2800 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor
(734) 763-8786
BSRB, 7:30am – 2:30pm
Dock 7, 109 Zina Pitcher Pl., Ann Arbor
(734) 763-8786
MSRB 2, 7:30am – 2:30pm
Dock 6, 1150 W. Medical Center Dr
(734) 763-8786
USING eShipGlobal
This shipping service will reduce the time, effort, and risk for you to ship a package by:
1. Having staff pick-up your shipments directly from the lab
2. Ensuring appropriate packaging is used
3. Ensuring documentation is compliant with all regulations
4. Staging the package for courier pickup
Getting Started
Step 1 - Open eShipGlobal
Step 2 - Complete required shipping information
Step 3 - Submit the request
Once your request is submitted you will receive confirmation that your request is being processed by the system administrator.
The U-M Shipping Service Offers
Convenience
• Web-based application
• Shortcode verification
• On-line address book
• Single point tracking of all shipments
• Automatic email notifications
• Packaging, labeling, and shipping forms completed for you
• Support for UPS and FedEx
Compliance
• System will verify via My LINC that all required training is current
• International shipments over $2,500 USD will automatically prompt for a Schedule B number
• Formatted to collect specific information based on international or domestic shipments and courier requirements
• Coming Soon - Screens the Restricted Party & Embargoed Countries lists for export control
• Broker’s information can be provided for efficient clearing of Customs in the destination country
• University contact information provided for permits and/or licenses as required
Cost Effective
This shipping service will reduce the time, effort, and risk for you to ship a package by:
• You only pay for the courier cost
• Allows for easy rate comparisons between couriers
• Required packaging materials, including dry ice, cold pack, UN regulated boxes, labels, etc. are provided at no cost when using the shipping service
• Departments using this service and providing correct content information will not be liable for any subsequent fines resulting from non-compliant shipments
Reducing Risk
• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is legally authorized to issue a civil fine of $75,000 for each violation
• Departments using this service and providing correct content information will not be liable for any subsequent fines resulting from non-compliant shipment
For questions and support, send an email to shipping@umich.edu or call (734) 763-8786 to talk directly to a shipping consultant.
Required Shipping Courses
Before offering hazardous materials for shipments you must successfully complete the appropriate training course(s).
BLS204w – ONLINE REQUIRED- Shipping Regulations for Shipping Materials with Dry Ice
This course fulfills the requirements for: Shipping Regulations for Shipping Materials with Dry Ice.
BLS209w – ONLINE REQUIRED- Regulations for Shipping Biologics: Infectious Substances Category B
This course fulfills the requirements for: Regulations for Shipping Biologics: Infectious Substances Category B, Dry Ice, certain Chemical Preservatives, Exempt Specimens, and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Note: BLS209w – Category B training fulfills the requirements for most U-M shipments.
Each of these courses must be documented and completed every two years.