As an ecommerce business owner, you’re always looking for ways to reduce shipping costs. One way to do this is to use a shipping method called “carrier calculated shipping.” With this method, your shop’s shipping rates are calculated by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, etc.)
based on the weight and dimensions of your products. This can be a great way to save money on shipping, but it can also be a bit of a headache to set up. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up carrier calculated shipping in Shopify, and how to troubleshoot some common issues that you may run into.
What is carrier calculated shipping?
Carrier calculated shipping is a method of shipping in which the carrier (UPS, FedEx, etc.) calculates the shipping rates for your orders based on the weight and dimensions of your products. This is in contrast to flat rate shipping, where you charge a fixed rate for all orders, or variable rate shipping, where you charge different rates for different products.
One advantage of carrier calculated shipping is that it can save you money on shipping costs. If your products are light and small, you’ll probably pay less for shipping than if you were using a flat rate. Carrier calculated shipping can also be a good option if you have products of varying sizes and weights, as you can charge different rates for different products.
Another advantage of carrier calculated shipping is that it’s generally more accurate than flat rate or variable rate shipping. With flat rate shipping, you may end up overcharging some customers and undercharging others.
With variable rate shipping, it can be difficult to accurately estimate the weight and dimensions of your products. Carrier calculated shipping takes the guesswork out of calculating shipping rates, and ensures that your customers are only charged the exact amount that it costs to ship their order.
The downside of carrier calculated shipping is that it can be more complicated to set up than other methods of shipping. You’ll need to create separateShipping Profilesfor each type of product that you sell, and input the weight and dimensions for each product.
You’ll also need to set up your shop so that the carrier can calculate the rates for each order. This can be a bit time-consuming, but once you have everything set up, it should run smoothly.
If you’re thinking about using carrier calculated shipping for your shop, read on to learn how to set it up in Shopify.
How to set up carrier calculated shipping in Shopify
1) Go to Shipping > Shipping Profiles in your Shopify admin panel. 2) Click “Create Shipping Profile.”
3) Give your profile a name (e.g., “UPS Shipping”), and then select “Carrier Calculated Shipping” from the “Shipping Method” drop-down menu:
4) Click “Create Shipping Profile.” 5) You will now see a list of all the carriers that are available for use with carrier calculatedShipping Profilesin Shopify:
