Australia Post × Fulfil

Shipping carrier

Australia Post

Australia's government-owned postal service with 4,189 outlets delivering to 214 countries worldwide

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Overview

Australian DTC and e-commerce brands use Australia Post for reliable domestic delivery and international shipping to 214 countries. Fulfil's Australia Post integration provides merchants with access to all parcel services, automated rate comparison, and real-time tracking—essential for brands shipping across Australia's vast geography and to international customers.

Type: Direct Carrier Integration

Capabilities

  • Rate shopping
  • Label generation
  • Tracking
  • Returns processing

Best For

  • DTC: Direct-to-consumer shipments with residential delivery
  • Wholesale: Business-to-business wholesale orders

Geographic Coverage

Australia Post supports shipping to:

  • AU
  • International

Setup Instructions

  1. Obtain your Australia Post account credentials
  2. In Fulfil, navigate to Configuration → Carriers
  3. Click 'Add Carrier' and select 'Australia Post'
  4. Enter your API credentials
  5. Configure your shipping preferences and service levels
  6. Test the integration with a sample shipment

Features in Fulfil

Rate Shopping

Get real-time shipping rates from Australia Post to compare costs across different service levels.

Label Generation

Automatically generate shipping labels in your preferred format (PDF, PNG, or ZPL for thermal printers).

Tracking

Real-time tracking updates are automatically synced to your orders, keeping customers informed.

Returns

Generate return labels and process RMAs seamlessly.

Support

For questions about this integration, contact Fulfil support. For carrier-specific questions, visit Australia Post.

FAQ

Questions? Answers.

How do I set up Australia Post shipping in Fulfil?
To set up Australia Post in Fulfil, navigate to Configuration → Carriers, click 'Add Carrier', and select Australia Post. You'll need your Australia Post account credentials and API access. The setup typically takes 30 minutes.
Can I use Australia Post for both Shopify and Amazon orders?
Yes, Fulfil's ERP automatically imports orders from Shopify, Amazon, and other channels. You can ship all these orders using Australia Post, compare rates with other carriers, and sync tracking information back to each sales channel automatically.
Does Australia Post integration support rate shopping?
Yes, Fulfil's Australia Post integration provides real-time rate shopping. When you're ready to ship an order, the system queries Australia Post for available service levels and displays rates side-by-side, allowing you to select the most cost-effective option.
Can I print Australia Post shipping labels from my WMS?
Yes. Fulfil's WMS generates Australia Post shipping labels automatically during the packing workflow. Labels can be printed in PDF, PNG, or ZPL format for thermal printers. The system also supports batch label printing for high-volume operations.
Does tracking information sync automatically?
Yes, once a Australia Post label is generated, tracking numbers are automatically synced to your orders in Fulfil. For Shopify and Amazon orders, tracking information is pushed back to the sales channel, triggering automated customer notification emails.
Can I use my own Australia Post account and negotiated rates?
Yes, Fulfil integrates with your existing Australia Post account, so you continue to benefit from any negotiated rates or discounts you've secured. You simply provide your Australia Post API credentials during setup.
Can I pre-generate Australia Post labels to speed up fulfillment?
Yes, Fulfil can automatically generate Australia Post labels when orders start picking or get packed. This is done through automation rules that trigger label generation in the background, so labels are ready by the time the shipment reaches the packing station. This significantly speeds up your fulfillment workflow.
How does rate shopping work with Australia Post?
Fulfil's rate shopping compares Australia Post rates against other carriers by considering shipping addresses, package weights and dimensions, special services, and base rates (including surcharges and discounts). This ensures an accurate, apples-to-apples comparison so you can select the most cost-effective shipping option.
Can I add shipping insurance to Australia Post shipments?
Yes, Fulfil can automatically set insurance amounts on Australia Post shipments using automation rules. You can configure insurance as a fixed amount, percentage of shipment value, or percentage of shipment cost. The insurance is applied before the label is generated.
Does Australia Post integration support batch label printing?
Yes. Fulfil's WMS allows you to batch multiple shipments together and print all Australia Post labels at once. You can print in PDF, PNG, or ZPL format, making it compatible with both standard and thermal label printers for high-volume operations.

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