For Australia-based ShipStation API accounts, you have immediate access to discounted Aramex and Couriers Please shipping labels with ShipStation API Carriers. There’s no need to create and connect individual carrier accounts. Simply activate ShipStation API Carriers by adding the billing method you wish to use to purchase your labels and add funds to your ShipStation API Balance.
To learn more about our discounted rates, contact our sales team.
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Activate ShipStation API Carriers in your ShipStation API Account (steps included in the following section)
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Add funds to your ShipStation API Balance
You can add funds using ShipStation API’s add_funds endpoint, which must first be enabled by the ShipStation API Support team. If you'd like to add funds via this endpoint, please submit a request to our support team.
To start using ShipStation API Carriers, you must activate it by adding the payment method you wish to use for your labels. Log in to ShipStation API 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 ShipStation API 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.
The ShipStation API Carriers Australia support the following standard features:
Click to view the available services for ShipStation API Carriers.
Sendle Ceases All Shipments as of January 11, 2026
Deliveries through Sendle are no longer available, and any pickups pending on January 12th or later will be cancelled.
Any parcels that have already been picked up and are in transit will be delivered at the discretion of the delivery partner.
For the latest updates, please see status.shipengine.com.
Effective immediately, Sendle has halted all bookings for parcel pickup and delivery across all regions. ShipStation API will update the FAQs below as details for Sendle customers become available.
What happens to parcels in transit?
Any parcel that is in transit is under the control of the relevant delivery partners (e.g., CouriersPlease, Aramex, etc.) and delivery is at the partner's discretion. You will need to reach out to the delivery partner directly for updates on specific tracking numbers.
If you have a direct Sendle account you can find out which delivery partner has your parcel by downloading the Sendle label. The delivery partners logo will also be on the Sendle label.
If you are using Sendle from ShipStation API please contact the ShipStation API support team and they will be able to reach out to the carrier on your behalf.
What happens to scheduled pickups?
Any pickup scheduled for Monday, January 12th or later will not occur. These bookings are considered cancelled.
What do I do if my shipments haven't been picked up yet?
Sendle has advised that all pending shipments will be cancelled, including pickups. You will need to void the label and then use an alternative carrier to complete the delivery.
At this time we recommend updating your automation rules to apply an alternative carrier like GlobalPost. See Australian Carrier Integrations or Canadian Carrier Integrations for all available options.
Will I be able to use Sendle again?
At this time, there isn’t any indication of when Sendle would resume operations. We will provide any updates on Sendle as we receive them.
