Carrier Shipping Cost Calculation Guide: Real-Time Rates and Setup

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December 22, 2024 at 10:43 PM

Carrier shipping cost calculation automatically determines delivery fees based on real-time rates from major carriers, using package dimensions, weight, and delivery address to ensure accurate pricing.

Availability

Available in these countries:

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

Setting Up Product Dimensions

Open the product settings
Navigate to Weight and dimensions
Enter Length, Width, Height, and Weight
Use packaging-ready measurements, not raw product dimensions

Tip: Reduce dimensions by 2.5cm to account for package margins when shipping multiple items together.

Carrier Selection

For U.S. merchants:

UPS
FedEx
USPS

For other eligible countries:

Select "Carrier shipping cost calculation"
Enter shipping option name
Input delivery address
Choose carrier and available services

Package Configuration

Two options available:

Carrier Packages:

Available for specific services in certain countries
Pre-defined sizes from carriers
Check "Use carrier packages" box

Custom Packages:

Add your own box dimensions
Required for most non-U.S. shipping
Ensure carrier acceptance

Optional Surcharge

Add percentage or flat amount to cover:

Packaging costs
Handling fees
Time investment
Error margins

Rate Display and Calculation

Rates show after customer enters address
Multiple options displayed when available
Maximum 150 items per cart with carrier calculation
Rates based on:
- Package dimensions
- Weight
- Delivery address
- Selected carrier service

Optimization Tips

To lower rates: