Shopify Shipping is a fast, efficient, and reliable shipping solution for eCommerce businesses in the United States and Canada. It offers discounted rates for both domestic and international shipping without compromising delivery speed.
Customers expect timely delivery. In fact, 24% of customers abandon their carts if shipping takes too long (source: Statista). Efficient shipping ensures your customers receive their orders on time, without overspending on expedited options.
Shopify Shipping can help your business save on shipping costs while delivering orders efficiently.
How Does Shopify Shipping Work?
Shopify Shipping comes pre-installed in every Shopify plan. You just need to set it up. Note that it's available only in:
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- France
- Italy
- Spain
If you’re outside these regions, alternative shipping apps are available in the Shopify App Store.
Key Features
Multiple Carrier Options
Choose from multiple shipping carriers to save on costs and maximize delivery speed.
Split Shipping
Send orders in separate shipments to save shipping costs.
Bulk Printing & Branded Packing Slips
Print up to 100 shipping labels at once and use branded packing slips for consistency.
Order Rerouting
Fulfill orders from the nearest location to the customer to save time and money. Shopify POS supports in-store pickups and printing labels directly from the store.
Integrated Fulfillment Management
Manage all your shipments from the Shopify admin:
- Schedule pickups
- Print shipping labels
- Track deliveries
Shipping Rate Options at Checkout
Choose flat rates, calculated rates, or free shipping. Flat rates can be:
- Included in product prices (free shipping)
- Charged during checkout
- Covered by product markup
- Calculated at checkout based on weight/region
International Shipping
Access over 1,000 global fulfillment locations to ship worldwide. Set custom shipping rates per region or product.
Insured Delivery
Products are insured up to $200 during shipping. Additional coverage is available via Shipsurance.
Shop App Integration & Cashback
Customers with the Shop App can track shipments in real-time. Merchants using Shopify Credit can earn up to 3% cashback on labels.
Benefits of Shopify Shipping
- Flexible Carrier Options: Optimize costs and delivery speed.
- Efficient Bulk Printing: Save time and ensure branded packaging.
- Order Rerouting & In-Store Pickup: Fulfill orders faster from closest location.
- Integrated Fulfillment Management: Control everything from the Shopify admin.
- Customizable Rates & Free Shipping: Offer options your customers love.
- International Shipping & Insurance: Ship globally with insured deliveries.
Shipping Carriers by Location
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Setting Up Shopify Shipping
Follow these steps to set up Shopify Shipping, including carrier selection and shipping rates:
Step 1: Set Up Your Location
In Shopify admin: Settings → Locations → Add location. Add your warehouse details. Multiple locations are supported.
Step 2: Create a Shipping Profile
Go to Settings → Shipping and delivery → New profile. Select products and confirm shipping origins.
Step 3: Create a Shipping Zone
Click Create zone and add the countries/states for this zone. Then click Add rate to set shipping fees.
Step 4: Add Shipping Rates
Choose Flat Rate or Carrier/ App-calculated rates. Add conditional pricing if needed.
Reminders
- Enter complete product details for accurate shipping calculations.
- Conditional pricing relies on product specs.
- Complete all product information for smooth shipping operations.
