A Weighty Reminder: Delivery of Large and Heavy Items

Publication Date
5/20/2016

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MIT Mail Services receives packages of all shapes and sizes. Please note the following guidelines pertaining to the delivery of large and heavy items:

  • Mail Services delivers items of standard size (no larger than 6 feet in any direction).
  • Larger items may require movers or riggers for delivery to your office or lab. Therefore, if you are expecting to receive an exceptionally large or heavy item (e.g., a laser table or glove box), please be aware that Procurement may need to arrange for a third party for final delivery and additional charges will be incurred.
  • In addition, truck heights cannot exceed 13’4” and truck lengths cannot exceed 43’ at Stata (32 Vassar). Larger trucks will be re-directed to 400 Main Street.

Procurement is working closely with Mail Services to ensure all deliveries are expedited safely and efficiently.

If you have any questions regarding deliveries to the Institute, please contact Susan Bolster, Supervisor, Mail Services, at sbolster@mit.edu or procurement@mit.edu.