Shipping Package Types

Overview

A package type is the type of container or packaging that is used to hold and protect the items being shipped. There are many different types of packages that can be used for shipping, including envelopes, boxes, tubes, and padded mailers. The type of package that is used will depend on the size, shape, and weight of the items being shipped, as well as the shipping method and the desired level of protection. In Sellercloud, you can easily create and pre-define the shipping dimensions and weight of specific Package Types and assign them to your products in the product’s shipping preferences. The next time orders containing these items load into Shipbridge, the pre-selected packaging preferences will be automatically applied.

Create Package Types

You can manage your pre-set package types on the Shipping Package Types page by adding new ones, editing and deleting the existing ones. Sellercloud allows you to create new package types manually or in bulk.

Create a New Package Type Manually

To create a new package type manually, follow the steps below.

1. Go to Settings > Shipping > Shipping Package Types.
2. Click Add New Package Type.
3. Enter the package details.
4. Click Save.

You can edit and delete existing package types by clicking Edit or Delete buttons.

Create New Package Types in Bulk

If you need to add several new package types, you can do it in bulk.

1. Go to Settings > Shipping > Shipping Package Types.
2. Click Import Shipping Package Type.
3. Choose a format and download the template.
   
4. Fill in the template columns:
   1. ID – leave this blank. An ID will be assigned automatically upon creation.
      You can fill this ID in for an existing package if you wish to update its values.
   2. Name – the name of the new package type (max 50 characters);
   3. Description – the package’s description (max 254 characters);
   4. Width – the width of the package in inches;
   5. Height – the height of the package in inches;
   6. Depth – the depth of the package in inches;
   7. Weight – the weight of the package in lbs.
   8. Barcode – the barcode for the package
   9. BoxFee – the fee for the package.
   10. BaseFee – the base fee for the package.
   11. AdditionalFee – additional fees for the package.
5. Click the Choose File button and upload the template.

Set a Default Package for Products

You can set a default package type for a specific product.

1. Go to the Catalog > Manage Catalog > select a product > Toolbox > Shipping Preferences.
2. Click the Edit button.
3. Select Shipping Package Type from the drop-down of the Packaging panel.
4. Click Save.

Auto-Populate Package Dimensions in Shipbridge

Shipbridge can auto-populate the package dimensions. To enable this option, follow the steps below.

1. In Shipbridge, go to Menu > Options > Shipping.
2. Enable Use CWA package type dimensions where possible.