Shipping Provider Integration
Optimize your shipping process: Professional integration of DHL, DPD, GLS and Hermes for automatic label generation, real-time tracking and efficient returns management. We connect your shop directly with all relevant shipping providers.
In plain words: what is this page about?
This page is about linking your shop to parcel services such as Hermes. We connect your shop so shipping labels can be made by themselves. You and your buyers can follow where a parcel is. Returns can be handled in a simpler way too. Ask us how to make your shipping easier.
What is Shipping Provider Integration?
The bridge between your shop and all major parcel services
Seamless Shipping Processing
A professional shipping provider integration connects your shop system or ERP directly with the APIs of DHL, DPD, GLS, Hermes and other carriers. All shipping processes are automated: from label creation to shipment tracking to returns management.
With a central multi-carrier solution, you manage all shipping providers through a unified interface. You define rules for automatic carrier selection and benefit from optimized shipping costs.
Benefits of Integration
- Automatic Label Generation: Shipping labels are generated directly from order data – no more manual entry.
- Real-Time Tracking: Shipment status is automatically retrieved and customers are notified via email.
- Multi-Carrier Support: DHL, DPD, GLS, Hermes and more providers in one solution.
- Cost Optimization: Automatic selection of the cheapest carrier based on weight, size and destination.
Our Shipping Integration Services
From single carrier connection to fully automated multi-carrier solution
Label Generation
Automatic generation of shipping labels directly from your order data with all relevant information.
- PDF Label Generation
- Batch Printing for Multiple Shipments
- Address Validation
- Barcodes & QR Codes
Shipment Tracking
Real-time tracking of all shipments with automatic status updates for you and your customers.
- Live Tracking Integration
- Automatic Email Notifications
- Status Widgets in Shop
- Push Notifications
Returns Management
Complete returns processing with automatic label generation and inventory updates.
- Return Label Generation
- Return Tracking
- Automatic Inventory Adjustment
- Refund Workflow
Multi-Carrier Solution
Central management of all shipping providers with intelligent carrier selection and cost optimization.
- DHL, DPD, GLS, Hermes
- Automatic Carrier Selection
- Real-Time Price Comparison
- Rule-Based Assignment
International Shipping
Global shipping solutions with customs processing, document creation and country-specific requirements.
- Customs Documents (CN22, CN23)
- Proforma Invoices
- HS Codes & Commodity Values
- Country-Specific Rules
Reporting & Analytics
Comprehensive evaluations of shipping costs, delivery times and carrier performance for optimized decisions.
- Shipping Cost Analysis
- Delivery Time Statistics
- Carrier Comparisons
- Export Functions
Why Shipping Integration with XICTRON?
Greater efficiency through professional carrier connection
Time Savings
Automated label creation and shipping processing can reduce processing time.
Cost Optimization
Intelligent carrier selection and price comparison help keep shipping costs low for each shipment.
Error Reduction
Automatic address validation and data transfer minimize delivery problems and returns.
Customer Satisfaction
Proactive tracking notifications and transparent delivery information delight your customers.
Scalability
Whether a few or many shipments a day – the solution is designed to grow with your business.
Data Security
GDPR-compliant processing of all shipping data with encrypted communication to all carriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most important questions about shipping provider integration
We integrate all common shipping providers such as DHL, DPD, GLS, Hermes, UPS and FedEx. The integration is done through the official APIs of the providers and enables automatic label generation, shipment tracking and returns management.
After an order is received, shipping labels are automatically generated and can be printed directly. The integration takes over address data, calculates shipping costs and optionally selects the cheapest carrier. Labels are created in PDF format and are ready to use immediately.
Yes, our multi-carrier solution allows the parallel use of multiple shipping providers. You can define rules for which carrier is used for which shipments – based on weight, destination country, shipping method or cost.
Tracking numbers are automatically transferred to your shop system and customers receive shipping notifications via email. The current shipment status is regularly retrieved and displayed in the shop. Push notifications for status changes are also possible.
Yes, we integrate complete returns management. Return labels can be automatically created and made available to customers. The return status is tracked and automatically updated in your system, including inventory adjustment after goods receipt.
We integrate shipping providers into all common shop systems such as Shopware 6, WooCommerce, Magento and custom solutions. The integration is seamless via APIs or plugins and is fully integrated into your existing processes.