Shopify shipping is a built-in shipping tool that allows merchants to fulfill and manage orders directly from their Shopify admin. It provides access to discounted shipping rates from major carriers such as USPS, UPS, Canada Post, Sendle, and DHL, depending on the merchant location and automates much of the shipping process.
It eliminates the need for third-party shipping software by offering real-time shipping rates, automatic tax calculation, and estimated delivery time. Merchants manage various shipping preferences, tracking details, select different shipping services, print labels, and automate manual tasks.
Additionally, this tool supports international shipping with a variety of delivery options, helps merchants optimize logistics, reduce shipping cost, and improve the overall customer experience with reliable and transparent shipping solutions.
How Does Shopify Shipping Work?
Shopify Shipping makes order fulfillment easier by offering multiple shipping options. Merchants can set up custom shipping rates based on location, weight, or price. Customers select their preferred shipping method for their order during checkout.
Key Features of Shopify Shipping:
Discounted Shipping Rates
Store owners set up custom shipping rates based on package weight, dimensions, and destination. Merchants can access these rates depending on their Shopify subscription plan. Additionally, discounts like free shipping, price or percentage based are applied to attract more customers.
Order Tracking
Customers receive automated order tracking information to monitor shipment status. Shipping details automatically update order status when printed labels are scanned. Notification about shipping updates keeps customers informed about their order progress from dispatch to delivery, reducing order-related inquiries.
Multi-Carrier Support
Merchants can switch between different carriers to compare discounted rates and delivery times. This flexibility lets you choose the best option for your business needs.
Real-Time Shipping Rates
Shopify allows you to display carrier rates at checkout so customers get accurate pricing based on their address, weight and dimension of the package.
How to Setup Shopify Shipping?
Set up Shopify shipping makes it easier to fulfill orders from built in options. It allows store owners to configure rates, print labels, and choose preferred shipping carriers within the Shopify platform. By configuring your shipping you can set shipping rates, create shipping profiles, and manage order routing effectively.
- Access Shipping Setting
- Shipping Zone
- Set Up Shipping Rates
- Custom Package
- Print Label
- Local Delivery
- Test Shipping Settings
1. Access Shipping Setting
Log in to your Shopify admin dashboard with your store credentials. Navigate to Settings > Shipping and delivery to manage shipping settings, configure rates and select carriers to fulfill orders. This allows you to customize shipping profile and optimize order for smooth delivery
2. Shipping Zone
Under Shipping, select General Shipping Rates to set up your shipping zones. Add or edit shipping zones based on the regions you want to ship to, ensure that the correct delivery options and rates for that specific area.
3. Set up Shipping Rate
Assign shipping rates for each zone, flat rate, free shipping, calculated rate according to your preference.
Flat Rate: Set a fixed shipping cost for each zone.
Free Shipping: Offer free shipping to customers at checkout process.
Calculated Rates: Allow carriers like UPS, USPS, or DHL to calculate shipping costs in real time based on the destination and package weight.
Local Delivery/Pickup: Provide local delivery options or allow customers to pick up their orders directly from your store.
4. Custom Package
In Shopify shipping settings, save your preferred package type. Choose from an envelope, box, or soft package. Additionally, select the appropriate box size or weight based on your product dimensions. This will give you accurate shipping rates, as different package types affect shipping costs. Be precise with your dimensions and weights to avoid shipping fee differences.
5. Print Label
Make sure to print and manage shipping labels correctly on products. This allows you to get accurate shipping labels with the correct dimensions, weight, and shipping method based on your package type. Verify that details match your product settings to avoid delivery errors.
6. Local Delivery
In Shopify shipping settings, navigate to the "Shipping and Delivery" section. Under "Local Delivery" configure your delivery settings, fees, and service areas.
This enables local delivery for customers to pick up orders from your store, reducing shipping costs.
7. Test Shipping Setting
Test your shipping settings by placing test orders. Verify that the shipping rates, delivery methods, and carrier services displayed during checkout. This will help you to identify any issue or errors before they affect real orders.
How Much Does Shopify Shipping Costs?
Shipping rates are the charges customers pay for shipping their orders in addition to the purchased product cost. These rates are added to the total order amount at checkout.
Shopify offers different shipping options like flat rates, free shipping, carrier rates, product price, and local delivery. The shipping cost varies based on package weight, chosen carrier, location, shipping method, and dimension. To get exact shipping costs, merchants calculate shipping rate by entering specific shipment details.
Additionally, Shopify provides discounted shipping rates based on the merchant subscription plan. These discounts apply when using Shopify Shipping with supported carriers like USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL Express.
When you create shipping rates, you can also specify any restrictions or rules around which shipping methods are available based on product in the customer cart.
Does Shopify provide free shipping?
Yes, Shopify allows merchants to set up free shipping for their store through shipping settings. You configure free shipping based on order value, weight, or customer location. Additionally, Shopify supports discount codes and automatic discounts for free shipping.
