1. FORM SUBMISSION TIMELINES
Non-perishable shipments > | Submit a minimum of 1 business day in advance |
| Dry ice/Refrigerated shipments > | Submit no later than 1-2 hours before package is ready to ship |
2. REMINDERS
Sender is responsible for ensuring outgoing packages are appropriately prepared, labeled, and compliant with carrier requirements.
NHS Admin. team members are available to provide guidance as you prepare your package for shipment, so feel free to reach out!
3. PACKAGE PREPARATION GUIDELINES
PACKAGE PREPARATION GUIDELINES
Use a sturdy box appropriate for the contents and shipping method:
Styrofoam containers should be placed in a corrugated cardboard box before shipment. Packages consisting of an exposed Styrofoam container alone may be refused by FedEx at the time of pick up.
When reusing a cardboard box:
Remove all previous shipping labels, address stickers, barcodes, and markings.
Cross out or completely cover any pre-printed information on the box that does not pertain to your current shipment (e.g., old company names, product descriptions, handling instructions).
Ensure the exterior is clean and free of any writing or markings that could obscure the shipping address or confuse the shipping process.
Securely seal all holes, seams, and/or opening with packing tape.
Shipping materials including packing tape, cushioning fillers, cardboard boxes, dry ice labels, and other essentials are available in the Administrative Office.
Shipments containing dry ice:
Packages containing dry ice require a completed dry ice label affixed to the front of the package. The option to request a dry ice label can be found within this request form under the section marked "Package Details".
For more information, refer to FedEx's dry ice shipping resources online:
Scheduling your package for pick up by FedEx:
If you plan to schedule your package for pick up by FedEx from the NHS mailroom, please keep in mind that same-day pick up cannot always be guaranteed after 12:00 PM.
To assure same-day handling of your package after 12:00 PM, consider taking it directly to:
the UNL Mail and Distribution Center located at 1700 'Y' Street, no later than 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays)
a local FedEx drop-off location
4. COMPLETE & SUBMIT:
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By clicking submit, I confirm:
This request is being submitted in accordance with the form submission timelines.
I have carefully reviewed the Form Submission Timelines, Package Preparation Guidelines, and Reminders listed at the beginning of this form.
I understand:
the importance of correctly preparing outgoing packages for successful shipment.
I am responsible for ensuring outgoing packages meet all carrier requirements.
NHS Admin. Office team members are not responsible for packages that are returned or improperly prepared.