Shipping Carriers

Carrier Integrations

Connect SmartWMS with shipping carriers for label generation and tracking.

Supported Carriers

Setting Up Carriers

• Go to Configuration → Carriers
• Click + New Carrier
• Select carrier
• Enter credentials:

- Account number - API key/password - Shipper address

Label Generation

Generate shipping labels:

• Open shipment
• Select carrier and service
• Click Generate Label
• Print label

Supported Formats:

• ZPL (thermal printers)
• PDF
• PNG/JPG

Rate Shopping

Compare rates across carriers:

• Enter package dimensions
• Click Get Rates
• View rates from all carriers
• Select best option

Tracking

Automatic Updates:

• System polls carrier APIs
• Updates shipment status
• Sends customer notifications

Manual Lookup:

• Open shipment
• Click Track
• View carrier status

Shipping Rules

Automate carrier selection:

Example Rules:

IF order.weight < 1kg AND destination = "domestic"
THEN use "DHL Parcel"
IF order.value > 500 EUR
THEN use "UPS Express" AND require signature

International Shipping

For cross-border shipments:

Required Data:

• Customs description
• HS codes
• Declared value
• Country of origin

Documents Generated:

• Commercial invoice
• Packing list
• Customs forms

Returns Labels

Generate return labels:

• Open order
• Click Create Return Label
• Select carrier
• Email to customer

Manifest/EOD

End-of-day processing:

• Go to Outbound → Shipping
• Click Create Manifest
• Select shipments
• Generate manifest
• Hand to carrier driver