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
Update 03/19/2020: Border closing- Closed Saturdays
Due to the impending closure of the border for non-essential trips we will now be closed on Saturdays and reducing hours during the week until further notice.
We will continue to receive your shipments as usual. Don’t have any concerns about holding your packages longer than 60 days for now as we have lots of space in the warehouse. If it becomes a problem down the road then we will alert you via email with next steps.
Thanks again for your continued support and understanding.
Updated Business Hours – Covid-19
Effectively immediately we have reduced our business hours due to the unfolding Covid-19 situation:
Mon, Wed & Fri: 9am-3pm
Tues & Thurs: 9am – Noon
Sat: CLOSED
Sun: Closed
We will continue to receive inbound packages as long as the couriers continue to operate. The border remains open but of course, all of this is subject to change. Please continue to check our website for changes and updates.
The Border and COVID-19
As of right now, we are still receiving at normal rates. Due to that fact and the fact that we are still financially recovering from the flood we are not in a position to extend our holding time unless the border completely closes. Coupled with the fact that we will not have the space to continue to hold for an undetermined amount of time we are encouraging all customers to use one of the following options to obtain your packages.
1. Arrange for you or someone else already making a trip down to pick up
2. Arrange for UPS OR FEDEX to pick up your package and deliver to Canada (our receiving fee still applies and can be paid via cc by phone)
3. Arrange for us to refuse your packages. (Our receiving fee still applies and can be paid via cc by phone)
We are taking precautions according to CDC recommendations as far as sanitizing our facility and will continue to do so in the days to come.
We understand and sympathize with your frustration as we are dealing with COVID-19 in Whatcom county as well.
As this situation continues to change daily please refer to our website for updates on changes to hours as well as receiving and package pick up information.
Thank you Ship Happens
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: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sat, Sun & Holidays: No freight receiving
Outbound (Pickups/Shipping)
Mon-Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – noon
Sun & Holidays: No freight pickups
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
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,