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Parcel claim deadlines by carrier.

Why timing decides whether you get paid.

The single biggest reason claims go unpaid is a missed deadline. Filing windows are short and unforgiving.

Windows are short

Each carrier sets filing windows by claim type, and they are tight. Once the window closes, the money is gone, no matter how valid the claim.

They differ by carrier and type

Loss, damage, and service-refund claims each have their own rules and timelines, and they vary between UPS and FedEx. Tracking them by hand across thousands of shipments is where teams slip.

How to never miss one

Automated monitoring flags eligible shipments the moment they qualify and files within the window, so nothing expires unfiled.

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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 reimbursement entirely.

How do I avoid missing claim deadlines?

Automate detection and filing. ShipScience's SimpleClaims monitors your shipments and files within each carrier's window.

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