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Auto-Select the Cheapest Carrier Per Shipment

Plan: Premium, Enterprise Platforms: All platforms

Overview



AfterShip Returns allows you to auto-select the easily affordable carrier for shipments as well as the cheapest services provided by those carriers by simply enabling the services in the carrier account setup page. It empowers you to effortlessly manage shipping costs. By instantly comparing rates across multiple carriers in real-time, AfterShip Returns guarantees you receive the most favorable pricing every time.

What you'll learn



In this article, we will discuss:

How to add carrier account on Shipping page
How to enable Auto-select the cheapest carrier option
Which Carriers are supported by AfterShip
What to do when Auto-generation of the return label fails

How to add carrier account on Shipping page



Log into your AfterShip Returns admin dashboard
Go to Shipping > Add carrier


Choose the carrier that you want to setup the account for
Enter the required information
Click Submit


How to enable Auto-select the cheapest carrier option



Log into AfterShip Returns admin dashboard
Go to Return policy > Return routing rules


Select a routing rule and enable Ship with a return label
Click Add shipping info


Select Auto-select the cheapest carrier
Fill in the required information, such as, Package size and Return location
Click Save


Which Carriers are supported by AfterShip



Here’s the list of the supported carriers:

USPS by VESYL
FedEx
UPS
DHL Express
Australia Post
Canada post
Endicia

What to do when Auto-generation of the return label fails



When auto-generation of the return encounters an issue, the system will automatically attempt to select the cheapest carrier after you make necessary edits to the shipping information. Nevertheless, you also have the option to manually choose a specific carrier for generating the return label.



In case you need any further assistance, please contact our support team.

Updated on: 12/09/2024

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