Research Cruises
Forms
HazMat Shipping
Packing
Shipping
FORMS
Temporary importing often avoids the payment of duties and taxes, but requires an ATA Carnet. You’ll find more information at the International Trade Administration Resource page.
HAZMAT SHIPPING
Each Shipping company has their own procedures. Please contact shipper directly for instructions
CRUISE PACKING ROOM IN BASEMENT
B60 is Professor Bess Ward’s Turn-around room used for packing equipment in preparation for a cruise. If you would like to utilize this space, please contact Bob Koenigsmark in advance, 258-4123.
SHIPPING PROVIDERS
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING VENDOR
Princeton University website with Customs Exports Information
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DHL Global Forwarding (Please use for large/heavy out of the country shipments )
Use Departmental Account Number
Contacts:
Rhea Lang, Air Import Brokerage , 1 (718) 244-4868
Patricia MacGregor, Air Export, 1 (610) 534-7800
Charlotte Veronique, Air Import 1 (718) 244-4987
FedEx
Use Departmental Account Number
Fill out International Waybill
Commercial Invoice required (1 original and 2 copies)
Multiple Piece Shipments (use MPS International labels)
Mark boxes 1 of 4, 2 of 4, 3 of 4 etc.
Pickup is everyday between 3 and 5pm
1 (800) 238-5355
Dry Ice Shipments must be identified with Dry Ice Stickers and weight in kg.
CONTINENTAL USA VENDORS
FedEx Ground (must phone for next day pick-up - our normal pick-up does not take ground packages)1-800-238-5355
FedEx Domestic (please use Marketplace to create shipping label)
UPS Ground (please use Marketplace to create shipping label)
FREIGHT
DHL Domestic Contact: Idalia Fabregas
Area Domestic Manager - EWR, 1 (908) 289-6006 x 210
YRC (Yellow and Roadway have now merged)
Contact Bob Koenigsmark in advance if you need to use the LTL (Lewis Thomas Lab) loading dock when packing your truck.