Carrier defaults
The Carrier defaults tab in the Parcelcraft Settings page (opens in a new tab) allows you to associate shipping carriers with Stripe shipping rates and set default shipping options.
Stripe Shipping Rates
If you use Stripe Shipping Rates (opens in a new tab) on your invoices, they will be listed on the Carrier defaults page. For each shipping rate, you can assign a carrier from your connected EasyPost account. To modify the available carriers, go to your EasyPost Account Settings (opens in a new tab). After adding a new carrier in EasyPost, refresh the Parcelcraft Settings page to see the updated options.
Default Settings
If you don't use Stripe Shipping Rates, you can use the Default Settings section to specify the default carrier and other shipping information. These settings will be applied to all shipments unless overridden when creating a shipping label.
Shipment Weight Calculation
Parcelcraft automatically calculates the weight of your shipment using the following formula:
(PRODUCT WEIGHT × PRODUCT QUANTITY) + PACKAGING WEIGHT = TOTAL WEIGHT
- PRODUCT WEIGHT: The weight of each individual product, as defined in the Shippable products tab.
- PRODUCT QUANTITY: The number of units of each product included in the shipment.
- PACKAGING WEIGHT: The weight of the packaging materials used to ship the products, as specified in the Packaging column.
The calculated total weight is used to determine the appropriate shipping rate and generate accurate shipping labels.
Overriding Default Settings
When creating a shipping label, you have the option to override any aspect of the shipment.
Remember to review and update your Carrier defaults and packaging weights regularly to ensure accurate shipping calculations and a streamlined shipping process.