netParcel

netParcel is a shipping platform that helps individuals and businesses conveniently send packages worldwide. They partner with top shipping carriers to offer discounted rates and a range of shipping options. With netParcel, users can compare prices, print shipping labels, and track their shipments all in one place.

netParcel Requirements

Connection Requirements:

  • An active account with netParcel

  • Your netParcel API Username and API Password.

    These are separate from your regular netParcel username and password. Contact netParcel support if you need help finding these credentials.

Connect netParcel to ShipEngine

To connect your netParcel account in the ShipEngine dashboard:

  1. Select the netParcel tile from the Available Carriers pop-up window.

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  2. Enter your netParcel Username and Password into the corresponding fields.

  3. Click the Connect button.

Available Features for netParcel Integration

The ShipEngine integration with netParcel supports the following standard features and services:

The carrier can be used to create domestic shipping labels.

The carrier can be used to create international shipping labels.

ShipEngine will submit international customs declarations electronically to the carrier.

The carrier can be used to create domestic return labels.

When an API call is made to the Rates endpoint, ShipEngine will return estimated shipping rates for the carrier based on the connected account information and shipment details.

Shipment insurance, provided by the shipment's selected carrier, can be added to the shipment in ShipEngine. This insurance would be in addition to any default coverage already provided by that carrier.

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.

Shipment manifests and End of Day documents are submitted electronically to the carrier by ShipEngine.

Shipment manifests and End of Day documents are generated as PDF files that can be printed along with shipping labels. Because these documents are not electronically submitted, physical copies must be provided to the carrier.

ShipEngine can print your brand logo on shipping labels from carriers that support this feature. Add your logo in the ShipEngine Dashboard.

ShipEngine can include additional information on a shipping label that is specified in the label request, if supported by the carrier.

This carrier can be used to create multi-package shipments, where multiple labels are created for a single shipment and the individual packages are linked together in a single shipment record with a master tracking number.

You can connect this carrier to ShipEngine multiple times using different accounts and choose which account will be used to create each shipment.

Additional Details about the netParcel Integration

  • The ShipEngine integration with netParcel does not support third-party billing.

  • Carrier insurance purchased through netParcel is provided through the specific carrier the label was created for.

Troubleshooting Tips for netParcel Integration

Here are some common issues, potential causes, and troubleshooting tips.

Issue

How to Troubleshoot or Resolve

Error: Authorization for this request was denied by the module netparcel

What it Means: You are trying to connect using the username and password that allows you to log in to the netParcel admin area.

What to Do: Connect using your netParcel API username and API password. These are different from the netParcel admin credentials.

The carrier can be used to create domestic shipping labels.

The carrier can be used to create international shipping labels.

ShipEngine will submit international customs declarations electronically to the carrier.

The carrier can be used to create domestic return labels.

When an API call is made to the Rates endpoint, ShipEngine will return estimated shipping rates for the carrier based on the connected account information and shipment details.

Shipment insurance, provided by the shipment's selected carrier, can be added to the shipment in ShipEngine. This insurance would be in addition to any default coverage already provided by that carrier.

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.

Shipment manifests and End of Day documents are submitted electronically to the carrier by ShipEngine.

Shipment manifests and End of Day documents are generated as PDF files that can be printed along with shipping labels. Because these documents are not electronically submitted, physical copies must be provided to the carrier.

ShipEngine can print your brand logo on shipping labels from carriers that support this feature. Add your logo in the ShipEngine Dashboard.

ShipEngine can include additional information on a shipping label that is specified in the label request, if supported by the carrier.

This carrier can be used to create multi-package shipments, where multiple labels are created for a single shipment and the individual packages are linked together in a single shipment record with a master tracking number.

You can connect this carrier to ShipEngine multiple times using different accounts and choose which account will be used to create each shipment.