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Over the next few months you'll notice the ShipEngine website, documentation portal, and dashboard being rebranded as ShipStation API. For our ShipEngine customers, you don't need to take any action or change any of your integrations in any way. All endpoints will remain the same and continue to function as they always have.

To learn more about what's coming, review our New ShipStation API page.

PostNL from ShipStation

PostNL from ShipStation offers domestic and international shipping services for the Netherlands-based ShipStation API accounts shipping from the Netherlands.

This guide provides developers with the details needed to build PostNL shipping capabilities into your ShipStation API workflows.

Requirements

carrier_name: postnl_walleted

  • A ShipStation API account based in the Netherlands.
  • ShipStation Carriers must be activated for the account and have a positive account balance to create labels. See our Using ShipStation Carriers page for details about activating it in your account.
  • All shipments must originate from an address in the Netherlands.
  • All shipments must include both the weight and the dimensions.

Rates

PostNL from ShipStation supports rate shopping with ShipStation API.

Service Details

Available services with PostNL from ShipStation are provided below. Please note that carriers may update their available services at any time. To ensure you are always using valid services, you can use the list carrier services endpoint at any time.

Domestic Services

ServiceAPI Code
Pickup Pointpostnl_pickup_point
Standardpostnl_standard

International Services

ServiceAPI Code
EU Pack Specialpostnl_eu_pack_special

NOTE: Action Required: :nz: New Zealand Border Levy Changes

Effective ​April 1, 2026​​, a new ​NZD $2.21 (+ GST) levy​ applies to low-value air freight consignments entering New Zealand. This fee is ​separate from​​ the 15% GST already being collected, and it applies per package, not per item.

To see how this change impacts your shipping rates and carrier invoices, see the Shipping to New Zealand: Low Value Goods (LVG) Levy section of International Shipments​​.

Return Services

PostNL from ShipStation supports the generation of return labels.

Adding Shipment Insurance

Adding shipment insurance is not supported for this carrier, however PostNL provides included protection coverage of 33 Euro/kg up to a specific limit in case of lost or damaged shipments.

Label Support
  • Label sizes: 4"x 6"
  • Label formats: PDF

Label Reference Fields

PostNL from ShipStation supports custom label messages.

Multi-Package Labels

PostNL from ShipStation supportsmulti-package shipments.

Voiding Labels

PostNL from ShipStation supports voiding labels with ShipStation API.

Manifests

PostNL from ShipStation does not require manifesting, but it supports the generation of End of Day Forms/Manifests.

Scheduling Pickups

PostNL from ShipStation does not support pickup scheduling or cancellation via the integration.

Service Points (PUDO)

PostNL from ShipStation supports service points. Customers can drop off parcels at any PUDO location, including lockers, package points, and PostNL Post offices. Drop-off and pick-up points can be found using the ShipEngine API methods GetServicePoint and GetServicePoints, or via the PostNL location finder. Opening hours and cut-off times vary by location, with lockers often available 24/7.

Tracking

PostNL from ShipStation supports receiving tracking updates. Review our Track a Package guides for details on tracking with the ShipStation API.