Oct 04 2021
Logistics
Shipping and Receiving
Outbound ShipmentsLogistics provides a central location to ship goods or materials for legitimate university purposes—including the pick up of outbound USPS, UPS, FedEx, palletized freight, and campus mail shipments.
We do not ship or receive deliveries for student residence rooms, university lodging rooms, or contractor construction sites.
Dry ice shipments must arrive at our dock by noon for same-day shipping.
Inbound ShipmentsWe also manage the university's inbound shipments. Carriers have been instructed to stop at Central Shipping and Receiving regardless of the shipment's final campus destination. Prior to delivery, freight is inspected, identified, and designated for final delivery.
Shipments received bearing a valid MSU purchase order number, contract order, or credit card order number are processed and distributed the same day or next business day. UPS, FedEx, and perishable shipments are sorted, processed, and distributed to recipients the day of receipt.
Shipments labeled with the recipient and building name will help ensure accurate parcel delivery.
Note: Central Shipping and Receiving accepts CODs that cover shipping charges only—we do not cover the cost of the product being shipped.
Service Request
To initiate prompt pick-up of an outgoing shipment, submit an online Service Request form, attach a copy of the completed form to the parcel, and place the shipment in the mail room. A Service Request form is not required for campus mail.
Service Request
Complete form for standard parcel pick up.
U-Track
Locate on-campus packages.
Desktop Shipping
Find information about using UPS and FedEx.
News
Sep 07 2021
University Services changes name to University Procurement and Logistics
MSU’s University Services is pleased to announce our new name: University Procurement and Logistics—which more accurately describes the unit’s activities of providing expertise in acquiring and managing goods for the MSU community.May 07 2021
FedEx International Surcharges Effective 5/10/21
Due to air cargo capacity limitations, the surcharge amount for some FedEx Express international freight shipments will increase beginning on Monday, May 10, 2021.Apr 06 2021
FY21 Year-end June 30
The year-end of fiscal year 2021 is quickly approaching! A complete list of FYE accounting procedures—including Procurement, Capital Asset Management, Accounts Payable, and more—is available on the MSU Office of the Controller website.FAQS
- The carrier (UPS, FedEx, etc.) says my package has been delivered to MSU. How can I track it on campus?Packages and payroll checks can be tracked on campus using our online tool, U-Track.
- I have a shipment that needs to be sent overseas. What do I do?Logistics is responsible for import and export compliance at MSU. The International Shipping form (.pdf) must be completed and attached to your package along with the Service Request form. Once received by Logistics, we will complete the additional required paperwork. Twenty-four to seventy-two hour lead time is required.
- Why did my shipment deliver to Central Shipping and Receiving?Carriers have been instructed to stop at Central Shipping and Receiving, where materials are identified and designated for final delivery. University Procurement and Logistics is committed to making MSU safer by reducing commercial traffic on campus.
- Where can I find information about the restrictions and identification requirements for my hazardous shipment?
- Generally, the container the item in question came in should have any required hazardous material identification markings.
- Hazardous materials can be identified in several ways. View most commonly displayed identifications
- Restrictions for shipping hazardous material may vary by item, size, quantity, destination, among others. Contact the University Procurement and Logistics Operations Supervisor, Susan Fennell.
