APIs are flexible tools that allow developers to create custom integrations with Parcelhub multi-carrier shipping software. Utilised correctly this can enable fully or partially automated label production, bespoke order management and parcel tracking, across 20+ carriers and 600+ services through a single integration.
For large-scale retailers, brands and wholesalers looking to retain their existing carrier contracts, the Parcelhub API enables companies to manage and track shipments automatically using their own system.
All API functions can be accessed over standard HTTP, and are operated by sending and receiving XML to our servers. You can write programs that use the Parcelhub API using any language or platform that can make HTTP requests and parse XML.
The shipment API gives access to all core functions required to create and manage shipments, such as:
The tracking API offers individual tracking events and URL links to the public track site. It can be used for reporting and monitoring purposes, or to add tracking into your public site.
Using the API still affords you of all of the benefits associated with a Parcelhub account, with full access to our web despatch site:
Parcelhub is shipping in excess of 500,000 parcels per month, on behalf of hundreds of retailers, wholesalers and high street brands.
Our free carrier management software seamlessly integrates with your current platform, granting you access to discounted rates from our carrier partners.
Parcelhub advises you on volume shipping best practices, enabling you to choose the most appropriate carriers to suit your product range or business model.
Once you send a parcel out the door and it hits the carrier’s network, Parcelhub’s groundbreaking eCommerce support team deals with queries on your behalf – as you.