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Deutsche Post DHL Paket

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Deutsche Post DHL Paket is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. ShipStation's integration with Deutsche Post DHL Paket allows you to create domestic shipping labels for shipments in Germany and Austria, and international shipping labels for shipments between both countries. For international shipments, you can also print your customs forms directly from ShipStation!

Deutsche Post DHL Paket Integration Requirements

Connection Requirements:

  • An active account with Deutsche Post DHL Paket.

  • Deutsche Post DHL Paket Username

  • Deutsche Post DHL Paket Password

  • EKP Account Number

Connect a Deutsche Post DHL Paket Account to ShipStation

To connect your Deutsche Post DHL Paket account to ShipStation:

  1. Go to Account Settings.

    Closeup of ShipStation toolbar with outline marking the Settings icon.

  2. Select Shipping, then choose Carriers from the left-hand sidebar.

    V3__SET__SB__SHP__Carriers_DE__MRK.png

  3. Go to the Your Carrier Accounts tab, then click Add Carrier.

    Carrier settings, arrow points to add a carrier button

  4. Select the Deutsche Post DHL Paket tile and click Connect.

    Deutsche Post DHL Group logo on tile with button that reads, "Connect".

  5. Enter your Deutsche Post DHL Paket Username, Password, and EKP Account Number, then choose an Account Nickname for you to identify the carrier account in ShipStation.

  6. Click Connect.

Available Features for Deutsche Post DHL Paket Integration

ShipStation's integration with Deutsche Post DHL Paket supports the following standard features and services:

Key: Green checkmark. Supported feature. Yes. = Supported; Red X mark. Unsupported feature. No. = Not Supported; Grey dash icon. Not applicable. = Does Not Apply

Common ShipStation Features

Feature

Supported?

Domestic Shipping

Green checkmark. Supported feature. Yes.

International Shipping

Green checkmark. Supported feature. Yes.

Electronic Customs Submission

Green checkmark. Supported feature. Yes.

Return Labels

Red X mark. Unsupported feature. No.

Void Labels

Green checkmark. Supported feature. Yes.

Estimated Rates

Red X mark. Unsupported feature. No.

Carrier Insurance

Green checkmark. Supported feature. Yes.

Tracking

Green checkmark. Supported feature. Yes.

Automatic Tracking

Green checkmark. Supported feature. Yes.

End of Day (Electronic)

Green checkmark. Supported feature. Yes.

End of Day (PDF)

Green checkmark. Supported feature. Yes.

Label Branding

Red X mark. Unsupported feature. No.

Label Messages

Green checkmark. Supported feature. Yes.

Multi-Package Shipping

Red X mark. Unsupported feature. No.

Multiple Accounts

Red X mark. Unsupported feature. No.

Deutsche Post DHL Paket Domestic Services

  • DHL Paket - V01PAK

  • DHL Paket Taggleich - V06PAK

  • DHL Paket Austria - V86PARCEL

  • DHL Warenpost - V62WP

Deutsche Post DHL Paket International Services

  • DHL Paket International (Postal DDP) - V53WPAK-PDDP

  • DHL Europaket - V54EPAK

  • DHL Paket Connect - V55PAK

  • DHL Paket International - V53WPAK

  • DHL Paket Connect - V87PARCEL

  • DHL Paket International - V82PARCEL

Deutsche Post DHL Paket Package Types

  • Package

Additional Features for Deutsche Post DHL

ShipStation's integration with Deutsche Post DHL allows for the following additional features:

Feature

Description

Customs Forms

Customs Forms will be returned with the Label when you ship internationally.

Supported Label Formats: PDF, ZPL

Default Label size: Inches 4 X 6

The carrier integration can be used to create domestic shipping labels.

The carrier integration can be used to create international shipping labels.

ShipStation will submit international customs information electronically to the carrier.

The carrier integration can be used to create domestic return labels.

ShipStation will display estimated shipping rates for the carrier based on the connected account information and shipment details.

Additional carrier insurance can be purchased through ShipStation.

Shipping labels created for this carrier will include a tracking number that can be used to view the shipment status on the carrier's tracking website. Tracking may not be available for all shipping services.

When tracking is available, ShipStation will automatically track the shipment status and update the tracking status on the Shipments tab. This feature allows for other advanced ShipStation features like delayed notifications and the Branded Tracking Page.

ShipStation can perform an End of Day process for the carrier and submits the shipment information electronically. The End of Day process can be mandatory or optional, based on the carrier and your account with them. A printable file may or may not be available, see the End of Day (PDF).

ShipStation can perform an End of Day process for the carrier and creates an End of Day PDF file that can be printed and provided to the carrier. The End of Day process can be mandatory or optional, based on the carrier and your account with them. The file may or may not be submitted electronically, see End of Day (Electronic).

ShipStation can print the store's logo on shipping labels created for this carrier. Label branding may not be available for all shipping services.

ShipStation can include information that will be displayed on the label as a label message. Label messages may not be available for all shipping services.

Multi-Package Shipping

You can connect this carrier integration to ShipStation multiple times using different account information, and choose which account will be used to create each shipment.

Additional Details About the Deutsche Post DHL Paket Integration

  • ShipStation's integration with Deutsche Post DHL Paket does not support third-party billing.

  • Deutsche Post DHL Paket supports only 1 label message.

The carrier integration can be used to create domestic shipping labels.

The carrier integration can be used to create international shipping labels.

ShipStation will submit international customs information electronically to the carrier.

The carrier integration can be used to create domestic return labels.

ShipStation will display estimated shipping rates for the carrier based on the connected account information and shipment details.

Additional carrier insurance can be purchased through ShipStation.

Shipping labels created for this carrier will include a tracking number that can be used to view the shipment status on the carrier's tracking website. Tracking may not be available for all shipping services.

When tracking is available, ShipStation will automatically track the shipment status and update the tracking status on the Shipments tab. This feature allows for other advanced ShipStation features like delayed notifications and the Branded Tracking Page.

ShipStation can perform an End of Day process for the carrier and submits the shipment information electronically. The End of Day process can be mandatory or optional, based on the carrier and your account with them. A printable file may or may not be available, see the End of Day (PDF).

ShipStation can perform an End of Day process for the carrier and creates an End of Day PDF file that can be printed and provided to the carrier. The End of Day process can be mandatory or optional, based on the carrier and your account with them. The file may or may not be submitted electronically, see End of Day (Electronic).

ShipStation can print the store's logo on shipping labels created for this carrier. Label branding may not be available for all shipping services.

ShipStation can include information that will be displayed on the label as a label message. Label messages may not be available for all shipping services.

Multi-Package Shipping

You can connect this carrier integration to ShipStation multiple times using different account information, and choose which account will be used to create each shipment.