Shopify shipping made easy
Looking for the best Shopify app for shipping? Starshipit streamlines your order fulfilment and helps you save on shipping costs.
Shopify is the world’s leading multi-channel eCommerce platform, powering more than 4.5 million businesses worldwide.
Over 30k retailers use Starshipit to save hours every week on shipping and fulfilment
How Starshipit’s integration helps
With Starshipit & Shopify, you can:
Speed up fulfilment
Manage your sales channels and carriers from one dashboard and use automations to reduce admin.
Save on shipping costs
We don’t charge you any additional fees per label on top of your monthly plan costs.
Scale your operations
Use Starshipit technology to access new markets and scale your business.
Start shipping today
With ready-to-go integrations with all the major platforms (like BigCommerce, WooCommerce and more), and plug-and-play carrier options, you can sign up and start shipping in just a few easy steps.
1. Import your orders
Starshipit automatically imports your orders from your eCommerce platform.
2. Manage your carriers
Simplify carrier assignments with smart automation rules.
3. Print your shipping labels
Automatically print your shipping labels and other shipping documents.
Why retailers love our Shopify shipping integration
Discover why we’re one of the highest-rated Shopify shipping apps on the Shopify App Store. Use Starshipit to get live rates at checkout, print your shipping labels, send shipping notifications and manage returns.
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Starshipit grows with you
Add new carriers and platforms (WMS, IMS, ESP) as your business expands.
Cutting-edge technology
Take advantage of new features and product innovation developed by our experts.
Flexible pricing
Fair plans that scale with you as your order volumes increase.
Why Starshipit is different: 5-star customer support
- Unlimited assistance: Contact our delivery specialists anytime you require support.
- Personalised setup help: Complimentary onboarding aid for all retailers, guaranteeing an effortless initiation, customised to your business.
Discover more reasons to use Starshipit with Shopify
Read on to learn more about integration with Shopify.
Integrate with all leading carriers
Leverage multiple carriers to find the most cost-effective shipping solutions. Easily integrate Shopify with Australia Post, NZ Post, Royal Mail, DPD, DHL Express, DHL Commerce and many more.
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Easy international shipping
Grow globally with Starshipit – the shipping automation platform designed to help you lower international shipping costs and reduce shipping admin. Integrate Shopify with international carriers and automate your customs documentation.
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Save on Shopify shipping costs
Start shipping today – even if you don't have a carrier account. Bringing your own rates? We don’t charge you per label. We’re all about shipping technology that works for you.
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Get the best shipping Shopify app
Manage your Shopify orders on the go with Starshipit’s pick and pack mobile app. Built-in barcode scanning and real-time order management allow you to streamline your warehouse workflow from any iOS or Android device.
Learn moreJoin the movement
See why thousands of retailers are turning to Starshipit to save time on Shopify shipping – and get their weekends back.
"Packing times are down across the board, which means we can focus on other parts of our business. Now we can comfortably ship hundreds of orders in a day, even on our big release days."
Liam Scanlan, Founder and Director
“I’ve got one shipping platform that I use across the globe now. It’s a simple, cost-effective solution because it’s a global solution for us.”
Danny Hancock, Global Operations Manager
Resources
The following resources contain more information on this integration and how it works, including step-by-step instructions on how to get set up.
Shopify shipping FAQs
How does shipping work with Shopify?
There are several ways to approach Shopify shipping, but the simplest approach is to use a shipping automation platform like Starshipit.
While Shopify’s native shipping solution is a good option for many retailers, Starshipit’s ability to let you bring your own shipping rates and integrate with multiple carriers means it’s a much better solution for growing businesses.
Starshipit simplifies your shipping processes through an advanced set of features that are constantly being improved. Here are some of the core features that make Starshipit a valuable tool for streamlining your shipping operations:
- Starshipit gives retailers one platform where they can manage all orders and select the best courier.
- Automate each step of the fulfilment process such as generating shipping labels, packing slips, manifests, and submitting customs documentation, all within one dashboard.
- Correct invalid addresses in one click, so customers will always get their orders, even if they entered their address details incorrectly.
- Bring your own rates without any penalties. No account? No problem. We can either connect you with a courier to obtain more competitive shipping rates directly, or you can choose from our plug-and-play services. We have options for every stage of your journey.
- Branded tracking pages and SMS or email notifications are sent directly to customers during five stages of delivery can keep them informed at every step.
- Set up a dedicated branded returns portal, relieving staff of a significant time administration task.
- Offer different options at checkout, including same day, express or international, so your customers can choose the delivery option that suits them best.
- Take the stress out of international shipping by automating a lot of the repeatable administration.
- Support for all major couriers and apps, and if not, you can use the dynamic API to easily build your own integrations in no time at all.
How to add shipping policy on Shopify
- To add a shipping policy on Shopify, follow these steps:
- Go to your Shopify admin dashboard.
- Click on "Settings," then select "Legal."
- Under the "Policies" section, click "Create from template" next to "Shipping policy."
- Customise your shipping policy by adding details about shipping methods, delivery times, costs, and any other relevant information.
- Save your changes. Your shipping policy will now be accessible to customers via a link in the footer of your online store.
How to send a shipping confirmation email with Shopify
Using a shipping platform like Starshipit is the easiest way to send shipping confirmation emails. You can send emails for each stage of the delivery process, customise the content and include your branding.
Are you using a platform like Klaviyo? No problem. Starshipit integrates with Klaviyo, allowing you even more control over your emails. With Klaviyo, you can tailor messages to your individual customers, offer targeted product recommendations and integrate your loyalty programs.
How to refund shipping on Shopify?
To refund shipping on Shopify, you need to process a refund for the specific order. Here's how to do it:
- Go to your Shopify admin dashboard.
- Navigate to "Orders" and select the order for which you want to refund shipping.
- Click on the "Refund" button within the order details.
- In the refund window, you can adjust the refund amount for the shipping cost or choose to refund the entire order amount. Make sure the "Shipping" checkbox is selected.
- Confirm the refund and follow the prompts to complete the process. The refunded shipping amount will be returned to the customer's original payment method, and the order status will be updated accordingly.
How to add multiple shipping options on Shopify
Adding multiple shipping options is easy with shipping automation (Starshipit). You can integrate with all major carriers, as well as any other delivery services you commonly use. Then, you can give your customers a choice of shipping options, control your checkout shipping rates and create custom checkout rules.