Помогите разобраться с APO / FPO адресами.
Помогите разобраться с APO / FPO адресами.
Вот столкнулся с тем, что нужно понять с «чем едят» эти адреса.
Нарыл информацию, что это:
Адреса в американской армии и флоте.
Подскажите как они работают и как ими воспользоваться для отправки посылок в другие страны.
Армейская почтовая служба США.
Почтовая служба ВМС США.
Ну отправляешь ты товар военнослужащему, вот они посылку и передают. Или военнослужащий тебе отправляет.
А где мне узнать этот адрес ваенника?
Слушал, что есть организации которые предоставляют данную услугу.
Ты объясни что тебе надо. 
Да, лучше расскажу что к чем.
Нашел на ибей нужную мне весчь очень редкую, очень хочу прикупить, да и у селлера достаточно много вещей интересных.
Но нету интернатионал шиппинга. Как не упрашиваю не хочет.
Я пишу, какие еще способы есть, что бы до меня дошла безделушка.
Он то мне и говорит, регистрируй APO адрес в US и сфорвардяд тебе, мол, посылку, проблем типа не будет.
Ну, вот, собственно мне и интересно теперь, где зарегить и как с этим со всем разобраться.
Буду признателен всем ответам и пояснениям.
С Уважением,
Plastilin
нет, я не в штатах, селлер в штатах.
Кто сейчас на конференции
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Shipping To Military Base (APO, FPO) & DPO Addresses EXPLAINED
Shipping to military base address may seem complicated at first glance. But don’t worry, we are here to help you with that! Whether you need to send a care package to your man, wife, or friend. Or you are currently based at the US base, for example at Guam, and you are looking for solutions on how to get shipping to a military base from US stores like Amazon, eBay, Walmart, etc. We are going to explain all questions you may have including the price of the shipping, how does it work, and much more.
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What Do APO, FPO, and DPO Abbreviations Mean?
APO, FPO, and DPO are abbreviations for different kinds of military or diplomatic addresses (source).
How Do The Military And Diplomatic Addresses Look Like?
The APO, FPO, and DPO addresses are very similar and they differ very little.
John Doe
PSC 559 BOX 1234
APO AP, 96377-0054
John Doe
USCGC Hamilton
FPO AP, 96667
John Doe
Unit 8100, Box 1234
DPO AP, 96377-0054
Planet Express can ship to these addresses without any problem. Below, we explain the shipping with a package forwarder more in detail.
How Does The Shipping to A Military Base Work?
Shipping to APO/FPO/DPO addresses is possible with the USPS only. There are 2 main approaches you can take. You can either ship with the USPS directly, or use a package forwarder like Planet Express. We explain the pros and cons of both ways below.
Shipping With The USPS Directly
Pros:
If you want to send a care package, it is easier to go to your nearest post office and ship the package from there.
Cons:
Shopping from the US online stores may be time-consuming. You have to order goods to your house address. After that, somebody has to go to the post office and send the package to the APO/FPO/DPO address.
You can read more about APO/FPO/DPO shipping directly with USPS on their website.
Shipping With Planet Express Package Forwarding Service
Pros:
You can order from the online stores to our address and then forward packages to APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
You get slightly better rates for the USPS Priority Mail Military method (in our calculator it is called Domestic: USPS Priority).
Cons:
The delivery time from the USA to APO/FPO/DPO address may be slightly longer due to a need to deliver the package to our warehouse.
If you decide to ship with Planet Express, make sure you check the following pictures in order to set up your delivery address correctly.
Отправка посылок на адреса воинских частей США:
APO/ FPO
Большое количество покупателей являются военнослужащими США либо гражданскими лицами, работающими на военных объектах США. Система Western Bid устроена таким образом, что адреса воинских частей США указаны всегда в правильном формате, если Вы создаете отправление из транзакции в Личном кабинете. Данная инструкция написана для тех, кто хочет поменять адрес доставки на адрес воинской части США, либо отправить на адрес воинской части посылку, используя функцию Внешний товар.
Итак, обычный адрес получателя, находящегося в воинской части США, выглядит следующим образом:
John Doe PSC 91 Box 6548 APO, AE 09464 United States
Штат может быть «AA», (Armed Forces Americas), «AE» (Armed Forces Europe) или «AP», (Armed Forces Pacific).
Город может быть «APO» (Army Post Office) или «FPO» (Fleet Post Office).
Всё в адресе, что не относится к имени, индексу, штату и городу, должно быть вписано в строки адреса (address).
Напоминаем, что на адрес воинской части США можно отправить товар только государственной почтой или консолидациями Плюс и Директ. Этикетка UPS («Этикетка из Майами») для консолидаций Плюс и Директ будет размером больше обычной, но также будет сформирована системой Western Bid в Личном кабинете. Пример этикетки:
APO Shipping Restrictions, Address Formats, Carriers, and More
What do you want to learn?
Whether you’re running an ecommerce business or personally want to send a care package, you may occasionally have to ship your products to members of the armed forces.
Unlike normal shipping procedures, there are special rules for shipping products to people who live in army bases, naval bases, and other military locales.
What is APO shipping?
The Army Post Office (APO) handles shipping and delivery of mail for members of the US Army or Air Force. These packages are handled for domestic delivery (army or Air Force bases) and active duty deployed overseas.
There is also FPO (Fleet Post Office) for the Navy. And DPO (Diplomatic Post Office) for US diplomats.
APO, DPO, and FPO
The three main military post offices are the APO, DPO, and FPO for each branch of the military. Because each post office has its own unique requirements, it’s worth learning how they’re different.
APO: Army Post Office
The APO handles packages for members of the Army and Air Force. These packages can be sent to domestic bases in the US or to soldiers deployed overseas.
DPO: Diplomatic Post Office
The DPO handles packages for US diplomats. This includes ambassadors, translators, and more located in embassies or specific residential locations. DPO packages are almost always sent to international locations.
FPO: Fleet Post Office
The FPO handles packages for the Navy. Because Navy members are stationed on ships, their packages can take the longest to arrive.
How to address your APO packages in 5 steps
APO packages follow a specific format in order to be delivered. Unlike shipping products to non-military locations, you must include additional information so the package reaches the right location. Before you prepare your products for shipping, there are a few things to keep in mind.
1. Write the first and last name of the recipient
Be sure to use the recipient’s full legal name, as you must use the name they have on file with the military. If you think the name might be incorrect, try to get in contact with the individual to confirm their information.
2. Designate where it’s being sent
You’ll want to select the proper unit or type of address it’s going to from the following list:
3. Find the state designator
This will either be AA, AE, or AP:
4. Find the exact address
Getting the address correct is crucial to ensure the package is delivered. Keep in mind the unit number, box number, and full name of the recipient are all correct. You don’t need to include the recipient’s rank in the shipping label.
5. Complete the address
The address should like the example below:
CPT John Doe
Unit 45013 Box 2666
USAG J
APO AP 96338
Do carriers send to military addresses?
Only USPS can deliver the actual packages to APO addresses. Although other shipping services such as FedEx and UPS send packages to other countries where military forces are concentrated, USPS is the only entity that can actually deliver them to APO, FPO, and DPO addresses due to governmental security reasons.
What can’t be shipped to APO addresses?
Because you’re shipping to the armed forces, there are a few types of packages that can’t be shipped to APO addresses. In addition to the usual shipping restrictions (e.g., sending guns, alcohol, drugs, etc.), there are a few additional items that can’t be sent:
Does your business ship to military addresses?
Both commercial and non-commercial shippers often need to ship to military addresses, but shipping to an APO address doesn’t need to be difficult. As a fulfillment company providing technology and fulfillment services to thousands of merchants of all sizes, ShipBob helps to make sure shipments get delivered to the right place.
Here’s how ShipBob does it:
Address validation
The delivery address is the most important information on your package. Including all necessary information in the proper fields will ensure the carrier can successfully deliver the shipment to its intended destination.
If you or a customer entered an address incorrectly, you can edit it in the ShipBob dashboard up until the point that we’ve started fulfilling it. If there is an issue with the address used, ShipBob will let you know so you can update it.
Claims filed for packages lost in transit
Insured packages
Conclusion
APO shipping may be a little more complicated than typical residential shipments, but you can make it work easily for your business. Members of the military often rely on these care packages for support and general well-being.
To learn more about how to make APO shipping, nationwide shipping, and even international shipping work for your business, contact the ShipBob team by clicking the button below.
What is APO and FPO shipping?
Most ecommerce businesses get orders or inquiries from customers with an APO or FPO shipping address. Now, like most eCommerce businesses, you likely want to fulfill every order possible. But what is an APO or FPO address, and how do I ship my goods there?
What is an APO or FPO address?
APO and FPO are abbreviations used by the US Military Postal Service to deliver mail and packages to military personnel overseas. APO stands for Army Post Office and is associated with the US Army and Air Force. FPO stands for Fleet Post Office and is associated with the Navy and its ships.
APO and FPO addresses enable the USPS to deliver mail to overseas military members. When the mail is delivered to the APO or FPO by the USPS, the staff will forward the mail to the recipient’s proper military division. The division will then deliver the package to the individual.
How do I ship APO and FPO packages?
APO and FPO packages must be sent via USPS. Overseas US military bases are considered a domestic shipment, which means you need to select the United States as the ship-to country. Do not select the country where the base is located. Military postage rates are the same as U.S. domestic postage rates, because the APO or FPO pays the transportation costs to the final destination.
The address format for APO and FPO shipments is the same as for domestic shipments. See the example below.
| Name | PFC John Smith |
|---|---|
| Address 1 | 1st Battalion |
| Address 2 | United 123, Box 456 |
| Country | United States |
| City | APO |
| State | AE |
| ZIP / postal code | 09063 |
AE (Armed Forces Europe)
This includes Canada, Middle East, and Africa. The ZIP / postal codes start with 09, e.g. 09123.
AP (Armed Forces Pacific)
The ZIP / postal codes start with 962 – 966, i.e. 96400.
AA (Armed Forces Central and South Americas)
The ZIP / postal codes start with 340, i.e. 34011.
Customs
All military mail between the US and international locations is subject to customs inspection in the destination country, and customs documentation is typically required. Some countries may restrict or prohibit the importation of certain items. Check the USPS and the ship-to country’s regulations before shipping your goods to avoid destroyed products and returned packages.
Many businesses may have issues with APO and FPO shipments, but once you familiarize yourself with them and the proper way to ship them, they can become just as easy as every other shipment that you fulfill from day to day.
