UPS API
Integrate UPS shipping and logistics capabilities directly into your website or enterprise system.
Avg. Daily Packages
24.3M
Countries & Territories Served
220+
Founded
1907
About UPS API
UPS Developer APIs offer businesses the tools to streamline their shipping and logistics operations. By integrating these APIs, companies can get real-time shipping rates, generate shipping labels, track packages from origin to destination, and validate delivery addresses to reduce errors. The suite includes various APIs such as the Shipping API for domestic and international shipments, the Rating API to compare service costs, the Tracking API for up-to-date shipment status, and the Address Validation API. These tools help businesses improve customer experience, increase operational efficiency, and manage their supply chain more effectively directly from their own software.
Core API Capabilities
Rating
Get real-time shipping rates for various UPS services.
Shipping
Create and print UPS shipping labels for domestic and international shipments.
Tracking
Provide customers with up-to-date tracking information.
Address Validation
Verify and standardize shipping addresses to prevent delivery errors.
Pickup
Schedule package pickups from a specific location.
Time In Transit
Determine delivery dates and times for UPS shipping services.
Developer Features
Authentication
Uses OAuth 2.0 for secure access to APIs.
Sandbox Environment
A dedicated testing environment is available for development and integration testing without incurring costs.
Integration Methods
APIs are available in REST/JSON and SOAP/XML formats.
Developer Portal
Provides comprehensive documentation, guides, and support for developers.