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Parcel claims, explained.

How to recover money for lost, damaged, and late shipments.

When a carrier loses, damages, or badly delays a package, you are usually entitled to money back. But the windows are short and the process is tedious, so most shippers leave the money on the table.

Claims at a glance
Lost shipmentsClaimable
Damaged shipmentsClaimable
Late delivery (GSR)Often refundable
Filing windowsShort, carrier-specific
Deadlines vary by carrier and claim type.

What you can claim

Three things are commonly recoverable: lost shipments, damaged shipments, and service failures such as late deliveries that violate a guaranteed service refund. Each has its own rules, evidence requirements, and filing window.

Why claims go unfiled

The money is real, but the process defeats most teams. Filing windows are short and unforgiving. Each claim needs documentation and follow-up. And knowing which shipments qualify requires tracking carrier rules across thousands of packages. Done by hand, it does not scale, so claims expire.

How to recover more

  • Identify eligible shipments automatically from your tracking and invoice data.
  • File within each carrier's window, with the right documentation.
  • Track every claim to resolution and appeal denials.

This is exactly what automation is for. SimpleClaims runs the full lifecycle so nothing eligible expires unfiled.

The short version: lost, damaged, and late shipments are recoverable, but the windows are short. Automate filing so nothing expires.

Frequently asked

How long do I have to file a parcel claim?

It depends on the carrier and the claim type, and the windows are short. Missing the deadline forfeits the money, which is why automated filing matters.

What shipments are eligible for a refund?

Lost and damaged shipments are claimable, and many late deliveries qualify for a guaranteed service refund. ShipScience determines eligibility automatically from your data.

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