ProCarrier
ProCarrier offers domestic and international shipping services for shipments originating in Great Britain, Gurnsey, Jersey, and the Netherlands.
This guide provides developers with the details needed to build ProCarrier shipping capabilities into your ShipStation API workflows.
Requirements
| Property | Type | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
nickname | string | required | Used to identify your account in ShipStation API |
api_key | string | required | Your ProCarrier account API key |
use_carrier_tracking_number | boolean | Optional |
Shipping Requirements
- Both weight and dimensions required for all shipments.
Connect Account
You can connect a ProCarrier account using the POST method to the /v1/connections/carriers/ endpoint, or via the ShipStation API Dashboard.
Connect via Endpoint
carrier_name: pro_carrier
POST /v1/connections/carriers/:carrier_name
Sample request:
A successful connection will return a response with the carrier_id, which you'll use for any requests for this account going forward.
Connect via Dashboard
Steps to connect via dashboard coming soon!
Rates
ProCarrier does not support rate shopping with ShipStation API. Your ProCarrier account contact can provide you with the details about your contracted rates.
Service Details
Available ProCarrier services 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
| Service | API Code | Origin Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Carrier Parcel Express | pro_carrier_pcpe | GB, GG, JE |
| Pro Carrier Parcel Packet | pro_carrier_pcpt | GB, GG, JE |
| Pro Carrier Parcel Plus | pro_carrier_pcpl | GB, GG, JE |
| Pro Carrier Parcel Post | pro_carrier_pcpp | GB, GG, JE |
International Services
| Service | API Code | Origin Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Carrier Parcel Express International | pro_carrier_pcpe_intl | GB, NL |
| Pro Carrier Parcel Packet International | pro_carrier_pcpt_intl | GB, NL |
| Pro Carrier Parcel Plus International | pro_carrier_pcpl_intl | GB, NL |
| Pro Carrier Parcel Post International | pro_carrier_pcpp_intl | GB, NL |
Shipping from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
ProCarrier has confirmed that they are not requiring any changes or additional data for shipments to Northern Ireland relating to the Windsor Framework that goes into effect 1 May 2025.
Please note that ProCarrier considers shipments from Great Britain to Northern Ireland to be cross-border shipments and they do require the standard customs declarations for products included in the shipments.
Return Services
ProCarrier does not currently support support creating return labels.
Packages
The following carrier package types are available for ProCarrier services:
| Name | API Code | Package Attributes |
|---|---|---|
| Package | pro_carrier_package | International, Domestic |
Adding Shipment Insurance
ProCarrier does not support adding carrier insurance to shipments created with ShipStation API.
Label Support
- Label sizes: 4" x 6"
- Label formats: PDF, PNG, ZPL
- Supports unicode characters: no
Label Reference Fields
ProCarrier does not support adding custom label messages.
Multi-Package Labels
ProCarrier does not support creating multi-package shipments.
Label Branding
ProCarrier does not support label branding.
Voiding Labels
ProCarrier supports voiding labels with ShipStation API. Labels must be voided one at a time.
See our Void a Label page for details about voiding labels with ShipStation API.
Paperless Labels
ProCarrier does not support paperless labels.
Customs Declarations
Customs declarations are submitted electronically (via paperless trade, or "PLD").
Delivery Confirmation
| Confirmation Type | API Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| No confirmation required | none | No delivery confirmation requested. |
See our Delivery Confirmation page for more details about using the confirmation property.
Advanced Options
ProCarrier does not currently support any advanced options.
To ensure you always have the most up-to-date information about a carrier's advanced options, use the list carrier options call.
Manifests
ProCarrier does not require manifesting your shipments. Shipment data is sent electronically to ProCarrier automatically.
Scheduling Pickups
ProCarrier does not support scheduling pickups using ShipStation API.
Service Points (PUDO)
ProCarrier does not support shipping to service points.
Tracking
ShipStation API's integration with ProCarrier supports receiving tracking updates. Review our ​Track a Package guides​​ for details on tracking with the ShipStation API.
Disconnecting Your ProCarrier Account
See the Disconnect section in our Delete a Carrier page for the process of deleting or disconnecting a carrier from ShipStation API.