How to create a Multi-Package Labels
What is multi-package Shipment?
A multi-package shipment refers to a single delivery that includes several boxes. It will have a master tracking number and separate tracking numbers for each additional box. Deftship enables you to set individual weights, dimensions, and insurance for each box.
If an order is too large or delicate to be packed into one box but needs to be sent as a single shipment, you should create a multi-package shipment.
When it comes to fees or shipment limits, a multi-package shipment will be considered as one shipment.
How to create a Multi-Package Shipment?
1. Click on New Shipment and fill out the details with Origin and Destination Address.
2. Set the dimensions, weight, and insurance options for the first package.
NOTE: If the packages were with the same dimension, weight and description etc. You can simply set the count.
3. Otherwise, you can directly click on + Add Package and set the package details such as dimension, weight and insurance options etc.
4. Repeat the Step 3 as much as necessary until you complete the required number of labels indicating the corresponding packages.
Here is the demonstration video for your reference:
You can also indicate the quantity of each packages.
5. Then, click on Get Quotes.
Carrier Multi-package Limit
Carriers have a limit on the number of packages allowed per multi-package shipment. Below are the maximum limits for multi-package shipments with some of Deftship's most commonly integrated carriers:
CARRIER | MAXIMUM PACKAGES |
UPS | Up to 98 |
FedEx | Up to 98 |
DHL | Limited to 1 |
USPS | Limited to 1 |
Amazon Shipping | Limited to 1 |
Canada Post | Limited to 1 |
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT MULTI-PACKAGE LABELS
- We encourage having clear description on each package.
- The multi-package option does not apply to return labels. If you need return labels in this situation, you should split the order into separate shipments to create a return label for each one. Here is the guide on how to Split Orders.
- We at Deftship will provide you with master tracking number to track the order. You would need check on the carrier website to see the other sub-tracking numbers.
- FedEx One Rate® shipments do not support the option for multi-package shipping.
- USPS, Amazon Shipping, Canada Post and DHL currently do not offer support for multi-package labels. Please refer to our guide on Splitting Orders into Multiple Shipments.
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