Sendle from ShipEngine
Sendle from ShipEngine offers domestic services to accounts based in the US, Canada, and Australia, and international services to accounts based in Canada and Australia.
This guide provides developers with the details needed to build Sendle from ShipEngine shipping capabilities into your ShipEngine workflows.
Requirements
carrier_name: sendle_walleted
- A ShipEngine account based in the US, Canada, or Australia.
- ShipEngine Carriers must be activated for the account and have a positive account balance to create labels. See our Using ShipEngine Carriers page for details about activating in your account.
Rates
Sendle from ShipEngine supports rate shopping with ShipEngine.
Service Details
Available Sendle from ShipEngine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sendle Preferred - Pickup | sendle_flat_rate | AU, US, CA |
| Sendle Preferred - Drop Off | sendle_standard_drop_off | AU, US, CA |
| Sendle Saver - Pickup | sendle_saver_pickup | US |
| Sendle Saver - Drop Off | sendle_saver_drop_off | US |
| Sendle Express | sendle_express_wallet | AU |
| Sendle 3-Day Guaranteed - Pickup | sendle_wallet_3_day_pickup | US |
| Sendle 3-Day Guaranteed - Drop Off | sendle_wallet_3_day_drop_off | US |
| Sendle 2-Day Guaranteed - Pickup | sendle_wallet_2_day_pickup | US |
| Sendle 2-Day Guaranteed Drop Off | sendle_wallet_2_day_drop_off | US |
International Services
| Service | API Code | Origin Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Sendle International | sendle_international | AU |
| Sendle Preferred - Pickup (Int) (Carbon Neutral) | sendle_wallet_flat_rate | CA |
| Sendle Preferred - Drop Off (Int) (Carbon Neutral) | sendle_standard_drop_off_international | CA |
Return Services
Sendle from ShipEngine supports creating returns with all domestic services.
Review the Return Shipping Labels page for details on creating return labels with ShipEngine.
Packages
The following carrier package types are available for Sendle from ShipEngine services:
| Name | API Code | Package Attributes |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel | sendle_walleted_parcel | Domestic |
| Unlimited Satchel | sendle_walleted_unlimited_satchel | Domestic |
You can also use custom package types or the generic package package type.
Adding Shipment Insurance
Support for adding insurance to shipments differs by country.
- US accounts: Adding carrier insurance is not supported. However, you can add Parcelguard protection to Sendle from ShipEngine shipments.
- Canada accounts: Adding carrier insurance is not supported and no third-party insurance is yet available for Canada accounts in ShipEngine.
- Australia accounts: Adding carrier insurance is supported for Sendle shipments. Claims must currently be filed directly with Sendle.
Review the Parcel Insurance page for details about adding shipment insurance with ShipEngine.
Label Support
- Label sizes: 4" x 6", 4" x 8"
- Label formats: PDF
Label Reference Fields
Sendle from ShipEngine supports adding custom label messages.
- Label Message 1 = customer reference field (AU) or Parcel Description field (CA)
- Label Message 2 = receiver instructions (if blank, this field defaults to confirmation type)
- Label Message 3 = sender instructions (doesn’t print on the label)
Multi-Package Labels
Sendle from ShipEngine does not support multi-package shipments.
Label Branding
Sendle from ShipEngine does not support label branding.
Voiding Labels
Sendle from ShipEngine supports voiding labels with ShipEngine. You must void labels within 28 days of label creation.
Paperless Labels
Sendle from ShipEngine does not support creating paperless labels.
Customs Declarations
CN22 labels are automatically provided for international shipments. No additional forms need to be downloaded or printed.
Delivery Confirmation
| Confirmation Type | API Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Authority to leave | none | No confirmation required for delivery. |
| No authority to leave | delivery | Delivery confirmation is required. |
See our Delivery Confirmation page for more details about using the confirmation property.
Advanced Options
Sendle from ShipEngine supports certain advanced options, which you can add to the shipment object when creating a shipment or label.
| Option | Type | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
non_machinable | boolean | false | Indicates that the package cannot be processed through sorting machines. |
To ensure you always have the most up-to-date information about a carrier's advanced options, use the list carrier options call.
Manifests
Sendle from ShipEngine does not require manifesting your shipments.
Scheduling Pickups
Sendle from ShipEngine supports scheduling pickups. All pickups default to the following business day.
Service Points (PUDO)
Sendle from ShipEngine "Drop Off" services must be dropped off at a service points.
Tracking
ShipEngine's integration with Sendle from ShipEngine supports receiving tracking updates. Review our ​Track a Package guides​​ for details on tracking with the ShipEngine API.