GlobalPost from ShipStation
GlobalPost from ShipStation automatically makes international shipping services available for ShipStation API accounts based in the UK, Canada, and Australia.
GlobalPost partners with local carriers for first-mile parcel management. This means your GlobalPost label will print the domestic sorting facility address and will be transported to the sorting facility by the first-mile partner.
- Canada: Canada Post
- UK: EVRi
- Australia: Australia Post
Once at the GlobalPost sorting facility, the shipments are relabled and then sent on to their final destination. For more details about GlobalPost and their services, visit the GlobalPost FAQ.
This guide provides developers the details needed to build GlobalPost from ShipStation shipping capabilities into their ShipStation API workflows.
Requirements
carrier_name: globalpost
- A ShipStation API account based in the UK, Canada, or Australia.
- ShipStation Carriers must be activated for the account and have a positive account balance to create labels. See our Using ShipStation Carriers page for details about activating in your account.
- A weight value is required for all shipments.
- Specific size and weight requirements will differ by service and country. See the Service Details section for specifics.
Rates
GlobalPost from ShipStation will return rates to ShipStation API. Additionally, GlobalPost uses a dimensional weight model. While you are not required to enter dimensions to create a label, failure to do say may result in a post-billed adjustment if the dimensional weight differs from the actual weight. We highly recommend including package dimensions when creating a label.
Service Details
The GlobalPost from ShipStation service availability varies by country, as do details like max weight, available destination countries, and more. We've included the details about each service below.
To ensure you are always using valid services for your account, you can use the list carrier services endpoint at any time.
| Service Name | Service API Code | Origin Countries Supported |
|---|---|---|
| GlobalPost Standard Intl | globalpost_standard_single_piece | US, GB, CA, AU |
| GlobalPost Economy Intl | globalpost_economy_single_piece | US, GB |
| GlobalPost Plus Intl | globalpost_plus_single_piece | US |
| GlobalPost Go | globalpost_go_single_piece | US |
Standard Intl
- Transit time: 6-10 days for all countries
- Max value: up to $2500 (varies by destination country)
- Duties & taxes: paid by recipient (DDU)
Other service details vary by country:
| Australia | Canada | UK | US | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight limit | 9 kg | To US: 11 kg To non-US: 30 kg | 10 kg | 70 lbs |
| Destination countries | 31 countries | 200+ countries | 200+ countries | 200+ countries |
| Default coverage | Up to AU$100 | up to $100 | Up to £50 | up to $100 |
| Fees/surcharges | none | fuel surcharge | none | none |
Economy Intl
- Transit time: varies by destination country
- Max value: $400 USD
- Duties & taxes: paid by recipient (DDU)
Other service details vary by country:
| UK | US | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight limit | 2 kg | 4.4 lbs |
| Destination countries | 200+ countries | 200+ countries |
| Default coverage | none | none |
| Fees/surcharges | Overweight parcel under/oversized parcel unreadable barcode handed to driver (rather than dropped off) | none |
Plus Intl
Available to US accounts only.
- Weight limit: 66 lbs
- Destination countries: 10+ (see updated list for details)
- Transit time: 5-8 days
- Max value: up to $2500 (varies by destination country)
- Default coverage: up to $200
- Duties & taxes: paid by shipper (DDP) as a post-billed adjustment
- Fees/surcharged: none
Go
Available to US accounts only.
- Weight limit: 2 lbs
- Destination countries: Canada, Australia
- Transit time: varies by country
- Max value: up to $200
- Default coverage: up to $200
- Duties & taxes: flat rate prepaid by shipper (DDP)
- To Canada: $19.95
- To Australia: $25.95
- Fees/surcharged: Packages over 2 lbs will be adjusted to the Standard Intl rate
Return Services
GlobalPost from ShipStation does not currently support return services.
Packages
The following carrier package types are available for GlobalPost from ShipStation services:
| Name | API Code | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Package | globalpost_packages | Available for all countries and all services. |
Package dimensions:
- Minimum: 5" x 3.5" x 0.75"
- Maximum (CA, UK): 60cm x 45cm x 45cm
- Maximum (AU): 55cm x 47cm x 38cm
- Additionally, the longest side cannot exceed 24" and L x W x H cannot exceed 36"
Adding Shipment Insurance
GlobalPost from ShipStation does not support adding carrier insurance to shipments created with ShipStation API. You can add our third-party coverage to GlobalPost shipments up to $/£1,000.
Review the Parcel Insurance page for details about adding shipment insurance with ShipStation API.
Submitting Loss & Damage Claims
If you need to submit a claim for loss or damage against GlobalPost's default coverage, fill in the claim form on the GlobalPost claims page.
Label Support
- Label sizes: 4" x 6"
- Label formats: PDF, PNG, ZPL
Label Reference Fields
GlobalPost supports reference fields 1 and 2.
Multi-Package Labels
GlobalPost from ShipStation does not support multi-package shipping.
Label Branding
GlobalPost from ShipStation does not support adding logo images to labels. The label will print with the GlobalPost logo.
Voiding Labels
You can void unused labels with ShipStation. Label funds will be instantly refunded to your account balance.
Paperless Lables
GlobalPost from ShipStation does not support paperless labels.
Customs Declarations
Customs are electronically transmitted to the sorting facility upon label creation and will not print with the label.
Delivery Confirmation
GlobalPost does not provide delivery confirmation options using the confirmation property. GlobalPost services do provide tracking (see the Tracking section for details).
Advanced Options
GlobalPost from ShipStation does not support any advanced options and does not support shipping dangerous goods or alcohol.
Manifests
GlobalPost does not support creating manifests, nor are they required for GlobalPost shipments.
Scheduling Pickups
GlobalPost from ShipStation does not currently support scheduling pickups.
Service Points (PUDO)
GlobalPost does not support using service points.
Tracking
GlobalPost from ShipStation supports receiving tracking updates. Review our ​Track a Package guide​​ for details on tracking with the ShipStation API.
Door-to-door tracking is available for Standard Intl, Plus Intl, and Go services. GlobalPost Economy Intl tracks to the destination country only.