# Multi-carrier management Manage multiple carriers in one place: compare rates, automate service selection, and reduce delivery issues. Give customers better options without extra admin. Canonical URL: https://starshipit.com/blog/multi-carrier-management ## Entries - [5 ways to manage your customers when couriers are delayed](/blog-content/5-ways-to-manage-your-customers-when-couriers-are-delayed): How do you manage delivery expectations when delays are out of your control? We've spoken to our shipping experts and put together these tips. - [Are you an Aramex customer? Switch to myFastway API & ship faster](/blog-content/are-you-a-fastlabel-customer-switch-to-myfastway-api-ship-faster): Learn about connecting your Starshipit account with the new and improved myFastway API. MyFastway API is Fastway’s new self-service, digital label system. - [How The Feather saves handling time with a multi-courier solution](/blog-content/australias-largest-plumage-sellers-save-80-handling-using-a-multi-courier-shipping-solution): Read about how Australia’s largest plumage sellers save 80% handling time with Starshipit's multi-courier shipping solution – and how you can do the same. - [Best Sendle alternatives in 2026: What to use now that Sendle has shut down](/blog-content/best-sendle-alternatives-2026): Sendle has stopped all parcel bookings. Explore the best Sendle alternatives for Australian retailers and how to keep orders moving with flexible shipping. - [DHL Shipping Cost: Savings tips, tricks and tools for eCommerce](/blog-content/dhl-shipping-costs): Unlock key strategies to cut DHL shipping costs for your eCommerce business. Learn to negotiate rates, optimise packaging, and use smart tools for savings. - [How do couriers charge retailers for shipping?](/blog-content/how-do-couriers-charge-businesses-for-shipping): We answer some frequently asked questions from our customers looking for information regarding courier services and how they charge businesses for shipping. - [Plug-and-play carriers in Starshipit: how to start shipping sooner](/blog-content/how-to-guide-plug-and-play-carriers-in-starshipit): Access plug and play carriers and get shipping in minutes – right from Starshipit. When your volumes increase, explore additional carrier options. - [Hermes + Starshipit partner to deliver innovative eCommerce fulfilment in the UK](/blog-content/integrate-hermes-with-shopify-or-your-preferred-platform-using-starshipit): Hermes work alongside 80% of the UK’s top retail brands, including Next, ASOS and John Lewis. Learn more about our Hermes integration here. - [Large item shipping companies: The retailer’s guide](/blog-content/large-item-shipping-companies): Are you looking for the best large item shipping companies? This guide explores the leading carriers who are best suited for large shipments. - [How to build, manage and run a winning delivery fleet](/blog-content/manage-your-fleet): Learn about the advantages of owning your transport fleet of distribution, and find out if building a fleet is right for your business. - [How to choose multi-carrier shipping software for eCommerce](/blog-content/multi-carrier-shipping-software): Compare multi-carrier shipping software by carrier coverage, rates, automation, labels, tracking, integrations and support. Use this retailer checklist. - [New courier: Ship with Royal Mail? We've got you covered](/blog-content/new-courier-ship-with-royal-mail-weve-got-you-covered): We recently launched our integration with Royal Mail, who deliver to over 30 million addresses across the UK. Find out what this means for your business. - [Royal Mail strikes: What eCommerce businesses can do](/blog-content/royal-mail-strikes-what-ecommerce-businesses-can-do): Learn how the Royal Mail strikes affect retailers and how you can use multi-courier strategies to keep your shipping operations running smoothly. - [Sendle cancels all shipments: What retailers need to know and do next](/blog-content/sendle-halts-shipments): Sendle has abruptly stopped all new parcel bookings as of 11 January 2026. Retailers, learn what this means for your shipments and the steps you can take to keep orders moving. - [How to set up your own carrier accounts for retail shipping](/blog-content/set-up-carrier-accounts): Learn how to set up your own carrier accounts for retail and eCommerce shipping, negotiate better rates, and connect them to Starshipit for flexible multi-carrier fulfilment. - [How to solve rural delivery challenges and boost customer satisfaction](/blog-content/ship-to-rural-addresses-rural-deliveries): Get a handle on rural deliveries with shipping automation. Improve time frames, lower costs, & manage customer expectations. - [Carrier fuel surcharges are rising: what AU retailers need to do now to protect margins](/blog-content/shipping-fuel-surcharge): Carrier fuel surcharges are rising fast. Learn how they impact your shipping costs, where margins break, and what retailers can do now to stay in control. - [Understanding DHL eCommerce + DHL Express](/blog-content/starshipit-and-dhl-ecommerce): What's the best shipping option for your business? In this article, we cover what DHL is, and what you need to know about DHL Express and DHL eCommerce. - [Send smarter and save with MyPost Business](/blog-content/starshipit-and-mypost-business): Sign up for a free MyPost Business account from Australia Post and gostraight to Band 3 savings for the first 12 weeks. - [How Australia Post and Starshipit empower eCommerce retailers](/blog-content/starshipit-now-integrates-with-australia-post-mypost-business-to-deliver-shipping-automation-in-australia-and-beyond): Streamlining your fulfilment and shipping processes is much easier with Starshipit's direct integration with Australia Post’s MyPost Business. - [What is a multi-courier strategy?](/blog-content/what-is-a-multi-courier-strategy): Multi-courier strategies are one of the best options for retailers. You can optimise for costs, give yourself a safety net and add new delivery options.