Loomis Express offers domestic ground and next-day delivery services for shipments in Canada. In addition to label creation, ShipEngine's integration with Loomis Express also supports getting rates, electronic manifesting, and tracking.
Interested in opening a Loomis Express account? Complete their sign-up form to get started!
Connection Requirements:
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An active account with Loomis Express.
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Your Loomis Express username, password, and account number.
API Credentials
You must contact the Loomis Express Servicedesk if you need to acquire API credentials at servicedesk@loomis-express.com.
Other Requirements
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Manifesting is required to enable the label to be viewed in tracking and for billing.
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Return Authorization Number is a mandatory shipment reference. You must input to generate an E-Return.
ShipEngine's integration with Loomis Express supports the following standard features and services:
ShipEngine's integration with Loomis Express allows for the following additional features:
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Feature |
Description |
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No fee is associated with using a label that has not been manifested. |
The label is still usable, but manifesting is required for billing and if you wish to view the label in Tracking. |
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Tracking is available for all services. |
All services and routes support tracking. |
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No label expiration. |
Loomis Express doesn’t expire labels. They do recommend that you use the label within 30 days. |
The carrier integration can be used to create domestic shipping labels.
The carrier integration can be used to create international shipping labels.
ShipEngine will submit international customs information electronically to the carrier.
The carrier integration 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.
Additional carrier insurance can be purchased through ShipEngine.
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.
You can connect this carrier integration to ShipEngine multiple times using different account information, and choose which account will be used to create each shipment.
Here are some common issues, potential causes, and troubleshooting tips.
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Issue |
How to troubleshoot or resolve |
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ERROR: Authorization for this request was denied by the module. |
What it means: There was one of two problems when you tried to set up the carrier integration.
What to do: You should try to re-enter your Loomis credentials or information incorrectly. If this does not resolve your issue, contact Loomis directly to verify that you have permission or request permission to use a third-party platform on your account. |
The carrier integration can be used to create domestic shipping labels.
The carrier integration can be used to create international shipping labels.
ShipEngine will submit international customs information electronically to the carrier.
The carrier integration 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.
Additional carrier insurance can be purchased through ShipEngine.
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.
You can connect this carrier integration to ShipEngine multiple times using different account information, and choose which account will be used to create each shipment.
