For Canada-based ShipEngine accounts, you have immediate access to Canada Post and GlobalPost shipping labels with ShipEngine Carriers. There’s no need to create and connect individual carrier accounts. Activate ShipEngine Carriers by adding the billing method you wish to use to purchase your labels and add funds to your ShipEngine Balance.
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Activate ShipEngine Carriers in your ShipEngine Account (steps included in the following section)
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Add funds to your ShipEngine Balance
You can add funds using ShipEngine’s add_funds endpoint, which must first be enabled by the ShipEngine Support team. If you'd like to add funds via this endpoint, please submit a request to our support team.
To start using ShipEngine Carriers, you must activate it by adding the payment method you wish to use for your labels. Log into ShipEngine and do the following:
You will now see your available carriers under Setup > Carriers, where you can also find their unique Carrier IDs. You can also make a List Carriers call to view all of your Carrier IDs and available services.
Be sure to also add funds to your ShipEngine Balance so you can start purchasing your labels!
Connecting Your Own Carrier Accounts
You can also connect your own carrier accounts through the My Carrier Accounts section of the Carriers settings page.
Canada ShipEngine Carriers support the following standard features:
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Click to view the available services for ShipEngine Carriers.
The following table provides further details about Canada Post services:
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Paperless Labels Support |
You can request a paperless label download link instead of a label PDF when creating a label. Add the
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GlobalPost from ShipEngine offers GlobalPost Standard International only.
Not Available for Netsuite and GoDaddy
GlobalPost Canada services are not currently available for Netsuite or GoDaddy integrations.
Here are a few additional details about the GlobalPost Standard service:
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Max weight: Shipments sent to the US have an 11kg max, all other supported destinations have a 30 kg max.
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Minimum dimensions: 5" x 3.5" x 0.75"
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Maximum dimensions: Max Length (the longest side) is 24"; Length + Width + Height cannot exceed 36"
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Tracking: Door to door
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Maximum value of goods: varies by country (up to $2500 USD)
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Default loss/damage coverage: up to $100 against loss or damage + shipping costs
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Duties & taxes: paid by recipient (DDU)
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Additional fees: fuel surcharge
