Box of Savings – Consolidation Process for NonCon Shipments

Box of Savings allows smaller shippers to access International Bridge’s NonCon service, which supports fast and affordable shipping to non-continental U.S. destinations, including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and APO/FPO addresses. To use Box of Savings, begin by printing five or more NonCon shipping labels. Place the labeled parcels into a single consolidated box. This box will require a first-mile shipping label to send it from your origin address to an International Bridge (IB) warehouse, such as LAX or CVG.

Once received at the IB facility, the individual packages are processed and shipped to their final destinations using IB’s standard NonCon delivery network. This method helps reduce shipping costs by utilizing existing routes and improving volume efficiency.

Benefits

• Cost Efficiency: Reduces shipping costs by consolidating smaller shipments.
• Streamlined Workflow: Consolidation is managed directly through the IB platform.
• Improved Transit Times: Uses IB’s established logistics network to reach remote destinations faster.

How the Consolidation Process Works

When you’re ready to consolidate shipments, the interface displays all active NonCon labels. You can select and combine them into a single outbound package through your IB blue account.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into your Blue account.
2. Click the "Consolidate & Save" button, under Box of Savings. Box of Savings page will appear, listing all IB NonCon labels.
   
   
   
3. Use filters or sort options to find specific labels:
   • Filter by date, tracking number, destination state, IB service, or IB sort code.
   • Sort by tracking number, service type, or postmark date.
     
4. Add labels to your consolidated box:
   • Click the “+” icon next to each label to add it individually.
   • Use the “Add All” button to add all filtered labels at once.
     Alternatively, scan labels directly into the provided field.
     All selected labels will appear in list in Tracking Number section. 
     
5. Create the label for the consolidated shipment:
   • Enter or confirm the following:
     • Weight: Auto-updated if a scale is connected; otherwise, enter manually.
       Note: Packages under 20 lbs may be subject to additional handling fees.
     • Return address: Use your origin address saved in your address book (must include a phone number)
     • IB warehouse: Choose the IB facility nearest to your origin (e.g., LAX or CVG).
     • Dimensions: Enter box dimensions manually or apply a saved preset size from your settings.

• • Click “Create”.
    

       6. Print your first-mile label:

• • After the label is generated, you will be redirected to a Label preview page.
  • Click “Print Label” to print the UPS first-mile label.
    

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Additional Information

• A minimum of 5 NonCon packages is required for consolidation.
• The consolidated box should only include packages with valid NonCon labels.
• The return address must be complete and accurate to ensure proper process.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the consolidation process, please contact our support team.