Shipping API

ShipHawk’s Shipping API is a comprehensive solution designed to streamline and automate the shipping process for businesses. It serves as the gateway to ShipHawk’s full logistics platform, offering capabilities that span rating, booking, dispatch, tracking, and documentation. The API is built to reduce complexity, increase transparency, and provide full control over shipping operations.

Features

• Fully Landed Rates: ShipHawk calculates accurate shipping costs by comparing rates from over 200 carriers and including estimated packing costs using its packaging optimization algorithm.
• Carrier Filtering: Users can filter rate responses to include only preferred carriers or specific shipping modes (e.g., parcel, LTL, home delivery).
• Packing Cost Management: Packing costs can be included or excluded from rate calculations, depending on business preferences.
• Automated Shipment Booking: Shipments can be created automatically upon order processing or manually if review is needed.
• Self-Pack Option: Businesses can choose to self-pack items, which removes estimated packing costs from the rate.
• Automatic Dispatch: Shipments can be dispatched to carriers automatically via API requests, eliminating the need for manual communication.
• Real-Time Status Tracking: Provides milestone updates and granular tracking information from carriers.
• Shipping Document Generation: Enables printing and storing of labels, waybills, bills of lading, commercial invoices, and shipment notes.
• RESTful API Integration: Uses standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and JSON for seamless integration with modern systems.
• Magento Plugin: Simplifies integration for Magento users.

Capabilities

• Multi-Carrier Rate Comparison: Access to a broad network of carriers across various shipping modes.
• Dynamic Rate Filtering: Customize rate responses based on carrier preferences and shipping mode requirements.
• Packing Optimization: Automatically calculates optimal packing configurations to minimize cost and waste.
• Shipment Lifecycle Management: From booking to delivery, manage every stage of the shipment process.
• Automated Dispatching: Schedule pickups and confirm dispatches without manual intervention.
• Comprehensive Tracking: Monitor shipments with real-time updates and detailed event logs.
• Documentation Handling: Manage all shipment-related documents and notes digitally.
• Flexible Integration: Easily connect with existing systems using RESTful API standards.

Benefits

• Cost Transparency: Provides accurate, fully landed shipping rates, reducing pricing risks.
• Operational Efficiency: Automates key shipping tasks, saving time and reducing manual errors.
• Improved Customer Experience: Real-time tracking and reliable delivery updates enhance customer satisfaction.
• Scalability: Supports growing businesses with flexible, automated shipping workflows.
• Customization: Offers control over packing, carrier selection, and rate visibility.
• Reduced Overhead: Minimizes the need for manual coordination and documentation handling.
• Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with eCommerce platforms and ERP systems for end-to-end automation.