Calculate Real-Time Shipping Rates for Your Online Store

Calculate Real-Time Shipping Rates for Your Online Store

By Michael Turner

December 22, 2024 at 07:34 PM

Delivery-dependent shipping costs automatically calculate shipping rates based on product dimensions, weight, and real-time rates from major shipping carriers. This system ensures accurate pricing and optimal package grouping for your orders.

Available Countries:

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • France
  • Germany
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Singapore
  • United Kingdom
  • United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands)

Setting Up Delivery-Dependent Shipping:

  1. Add Product Dimensions and Weight
  • Open product settings
  • Enter Length, Width, Height, and Weight
  • Include packaging materials in measurements
  • Review all products for missing information

Pro tip: Reduce dimensions slightly to allow for package padding and enable consolidation of multiple items

  1. Select Shipping Services
  • Navigate to Shipping menu
  • Choose your carrier (UPS, FedEx, or USPS in US)
  • Select desired shipping services
  • Enter sender address/zip code
  1. Configure Shipping Containers Choose between:
  • Carrier-provided containers (where available)
  • Custom shipping packages (input dimensions)
  1. Set Markup (Optional)
  • Add percentage or flat rate markup
  • Cover packaging and handling costs

Supported US Carriers and Services:

FedEx:

  • Ground Home Delivery
  • Priority Overnight
  • Standard Overnight
  • 2Day
  • Express Saver
  • First Overnight

UPS:

  • Ground
  • 3 Day Select
  • Next Day Air
  • Next Day Air Saver
  • 2nd Day Air

USPS:

  • Priority Mail Express
  • Ground Advantage
  • Priority Mail

Important Notes:

  • Cart limit: 150 items with delivery-dependent shipping
  • Prices based on retail rates (US) or reduced rates (international)
  • Shipping costs may vary based on packaging efficiency and destination
  • Oversized items may require alternative shipping methods

For optimal shipping costs:

  • Use appropriate container sizes
  • Add accurate product dimensions
  • Consider using markup features
  • Monitor and adjust packaging specifications as needed

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