Packages must be officially received, sorted, and labeled before they can be distributed for delivery. Most premium (next day air) packages are processed and delivered the same day, while other material is delivered within 24 hours.Why can't Transportation deliver my package as soon as it arrives at Central Receiving?
Yes, IDS Couriers provides a same day pick-up and delivery service for the Lab. You may contact them at 510-548-3263 or email idscourier@aol.comDoes the Lab offer a same day courier service?
Submit a Work Request at workrequest.lbl.gov Use the Transportation request button. At least 3 days notice is required. Salvage material <250 lbs can be done for free. When the weight exceeds >250 lbs or when special handling is required to get equipment in and out of rooms. Approximately $50/hour. The Lab’s mail services vendor provides mail pickup and delivery service for Lab and does not cover packages. Individual material/equipment >250 lbs may require assistance from the Riggers. Free pickups are only for salvage items < 250 lb. Please note that items must be detached and freestanding in order to be moved free of charge. Drivers do not disconnect or unbolt items to be moved. Contact Lab Creatives Services @ x6799 to obtain Shipping documents. For FedEx, UPS, and DHL shipments the Lab no longer requires the use of shipping documents. You must use NetShip for your shipping needs at http://shipping.lbl.gov To obtain a shipping document for Truck freight, air freight other than Fed X, Vender pick-ups, and self deliveries, please contact shipping at shipping@lbl.gov or call x5084. Provide a copy of the MSDS and contact shipping at shipping@lbl.gov or x5084 for further instructions. If the material is not hazardous, you may drop it off at Bldg. 69 or put in a work request to have Transportation move the material for you at http://workrequest.lbl.gov If the material is hazardous, contact shipping at x5084 or Shipping@lbl.gov and they will arrange for the material to be picked up by Transportation. Yes, provided there is nothing hazardous with the package or material that you are delivering to Bldg 69 Shipping department. If unsure, please contact shipping department extension x4388What other services does Transportation offer?
How do I get Transportation to pickup material for me?
When is the Rigging shop needed to help Transportation move my heavy equipment?
How much does a pickup or delivery cost?
Why can’t the driver pickup my packages at the mail stop?
Why does Transportation pickup some of my salvage equipment, chairs and tables, for free and other times not?
Where do I obtain a shipping document?
Where do I go to put in a work order?
If I want to ship out a chemical, what do I need to do?
How does my material get taken to Shipping?
May I deliver my own package to shipping?