File a Shipping Claim for Lost or Damaged Parcel

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File a Shipping Claim for Lost or Damaged Parcel

If something goes wrong with your shipment, Parcel Pro is here to help. Our insured shipping claims process is designed to support businesses when a parcel is lost, damaged, or delayed in transit Whether you need to submit a lost parcel claim, a damaged parcel claim, or another business shipping claim, our specialist team will guide you every step of the way.

Have questions before you start? Contact our team and we’ll be happy to help.

How Does the Claim Process Work?

Filing a shipping claim doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s how to submit your Parcel Pro claim:

1. Share Your Shipment Details

To begin your claim, provide key details about the shipment, including the tracking number, the name of the carrier, a clear description of the contents, and the insured value of the goods. Having this information ready helps ensure your claim can be reviewed without delay.

2. Support Your Claim With Documentation

Supporting documents help speed up the review of lost parcel and damaged parcel claims, and additional information can be submitted at any time during the claims review process. Depending on the claim, this may include invoices or receipts, purchase orders, repair or replacement estimates, and clear photos of the damaged goods and the packaging used to ship them.

3. Submit Your Shipping Claim Online

You do not need to wait for carrier investigations to conclude. Parcel Pro can manage investigations with the transportation company on your behalf.

Reducing the Risk of Loss or Damage During Shipping

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Reducing the Risk of Loss or Damage During Shipping

High‑value shipments carry inherent risk. Following best practices can help to reduce the likelihood of needing to file a lost parcel claim or damage claim:

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FAQ

Claims are reviewed as quickly as possible, once all required documentation is received. If additional information is needed, our team will contact you directly. 

While every business shipping claim is different, most require:

  • Proof of shipment
  • Evidence of the item’s value
  • Photos of damage and packaging (for damaged parcel claims)

For lost parcel claims, additional proof of loss or non‑receipt may be required, depending on the circumstances of the shipment. This may include:

  • Proof of loss
  • Bill of landing
  • Carrier or shipping company invoice

Yes. Retain all packaging until advised otherwise. Packaging may be required to support your damaged parcel claim, including photos.

Loss or damage should be reported immediately. Exact reporting and submission deadlines are outlined in our Terms and Conditions

You should submit a shipping claim as soon as you become aware that a shipment is delayed, lost, or damaged. You do not need to wait for the carrier’s investigation to be completed, as Parcel Pro can handle the investigation on your behalf.

Claims must be notified in writing immediately. In any event, no later than 30 days from the date the insurance coverage commenced. Alternatively, a maximum of 45 days applies only in cases where the shipment is returned following refusal of deliver.

You’ll receive email confirmation once your claim is received. If you don’t hear from us within five business days, contact: risksolutionsuk@ups.com

If damage is visible on delivery, take a picture of the package and note the issue on the waybill. Or ask the customer to send these details to you.

If damage is discovered after opening, submit a written complaint to the carrier as soon as possible.

This helps support your claim.

Each shipment requires its own individual shipping claim form.