Ship Happens
Your United States Shipping and Receiving solution for home and business.
COVID-19 and the Border
Currently, we are operating “business as usual” (with reduced operating hours). We have stepped up our cleaning and disinfection procedures and will update here if anything changes. Please read the following status update here:
We receive your packages
From receiving your eBay wins, Amazon order or custom tire order to your Aunt Bethel’s preserves we’ll receive it all.
We will ship your packages
Ship Happens is one of Washington’s largest UPS shippers so you’ll find our shipping rates unbeatable
Freight
Ship Happens has warehouse space and forklift services to accommodate all your freight requirements.
Something else? Cars, Motorcycle etc
We will work hard for you and your shipping or receiving needs and will accomodate you in every way we can. Call us for a free estimate on your specific needs.
News and Updates
Flood Update for Nov 30th
We are now dealing with our second round of flooding in Sumas and bracing for the effects of this 3rd atmospheric river today and tomorrow. Most of our equipment has been damaged so we do not have a working phone or computers right now. We have been evacuated from Sumas so we are still closed until further notice. We will do our best to get back up and running as soon as we can after this latest round of weather. Stay safe and dry and we look forward to seeing you at the shop soon.
Nov 17th Update: Closed Due to Flooding!
We are closed until further notice due to the extensive flooding in this area. We will post here when we are ready to re-open again. In the meantime, we are busy cleaning up and assessing the damage. Thank you for your patience.
Business hours for 11/8/2021-11/13/2021
We are so excited that the border is opening on November 8 for non-essential travel!
For the first week of the border opening, we will be open Monday through Friday from 9AM to 6PM and Saturday from 9AM to 3PM. We are hoping to continue to remain open full business hours from here on out, but we are unsure of how much volume we will have. Please keep an eye on our website for future hours of business.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at sumas@myshiphappens.com!
Thank you!
Hours & Holiday Schedule
Check out our Holiday Schedule below to any exceptions to our regular hours.
Regular Hours
Covid-19/ Holiday Schedule
Freight Dock Schedule
| Mon, Wed & Fri | 9:00am – 3:00pm |
| Tues & Thurs | 9:00am – Noon |
| Sat & Sun & Some Holidays | Closed |
Freight Dock refers to any packages (inbound or outbound) requiring the forklift to load or unload. (i.e. pallets, oversized packages, etc.)
Inbound (Receiving)
Mon-Fri: During Covid see Regular Hours
Sat, Sun & Holidays: No Closed
Outbound (Pickups/Shipping)
Mon-Fri: During Coivd see Regular Hours
Sat: Closed
Sun & Holidays: Closed
Border Cameras
We provide these border cams images together for your convenience but on a best case basis as we have no control over the updates or quality of these images.
US Border Cam
Looking North Towards Canadian Border
Canadian Border Cam
Looking South Towards US Border
Making an Impact Across British Columbia
As one of the original shipping receiving businesses in Sumas, WA, Ship Happens has served more than 60,000 customers across Western Canada and has received more than a million packages on their behalf since 2008.
Even though there was a power outage due to the crazy wind storm that blew through, the awesome folksat ShipHappens still went out of their way to get our packages to us. You guys are the best!
Hands down the best shipping & receiving company in Sumas! The staff are awesome, hard working and always helpful. If I could give them more stars…I would!
The staff are just so amazing and go out of the way to help you!!! Have used them for years and will keep using them!! They are awesome
I’ve been using Ship Happens since they were a tiny shop on Cherry Street. Fantastic service that has saved me hundreds of dollars over the years. Highly recommend them for your US shipping needs!
Registration
We will send you a confirmation with your unique Customer Number. (usually within 24 hours)
This will be your required, unique Shipping Identifier for all packages.
When your package arrives you will receive an email notification when your parcels are ready to be picked up.
How to use our services
How to use our services…
It’s Easy!
Once you are REGISTERED you will receive a unique customer number.
Simply use
YOUR CUSTOMER NUMBER-Your Name with OUR ADDRESS (as shown on the right) as your shipping address.
**Your Customer Number MUST be included in your name and appear on your shipment.
**Do NOT put “Ship Happens” on anywhere – this will result in your parcel being lost or sent back!
It’s that simple.
When providing your shipping address to your retailers include your customer number in your first name.
We will receive your package and we will notify you via email when your package is ready to be picked up.
You come in, present your customer number and pick your package up.
Register beforehand – There is no need to call us – just go ahead and start shipping after you receive your customer number (usually within 24 hours).
Also, note that we only receive and hold your packages for up to 60 days. We do not forward packages
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Ship Happens shall not be liable whatsoever to You for any Damage to Your Package, however caused, if Ship Happens is instructed by You to load, unload or in any way handle Your Package using specialized equipment or procedures.
Ship Happens is also not liable to You if Your Package or its contents are Damaged as a result of Your request that Ship Happens open a Package.
Ship Happens shall have no liability for loss of or Damage to Mail or a Package if the cause of such loss or Damage is outside the reasonable control of Ship Happens or due to flooding.
Address your packages from here sender in the following format:
XXXX-YOUR NAME
115 First Street
Sumas, WA 98295
where XXXX is your unique Ship Happens Customer Number.
If you don’t have a customer number yet please register by clicking the button below
Rates and Details
Package Pick Up
- $4USD/pkg*
- Flat Rate (regardless of size – excludes freight shipments)
- Packages held for 60 days
- *Cash price – additional $1 for Visa/Mastercard
Pallet & Oversize
- $20USD/pallet/week
- $10/week (USD or CDN)/freight or oversized box
- Cash/Visa/Mastercard accepted
Automotive Parking
- $10USD/day
- Cash/Visa/Mastercard accepted
Shelf Rental
- dedicated shelf space for your business
- can be locked
- call us to discuss details
Contact Us
We are located 3 blocks South of the Sumas / Huntingdon Border Crossing in Abbotsford, on the east side of Hwy 9 (Cherry St.) We are in the old Lone Jack Saloon Building.
This location serves the Greater Vancouver Area including, Vancouver, Coquitlam, Richmond,