First Mile × Fulfil

Shipping carrier

First Mile

Multi-carrier shipping aggregator connecting national, regional, and local delivery networks with intelligent routing for e-commerce

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Overview

E-commerce brands and 3PLs use First Mile's Xparcel technology to intelligently route shipments across USPS, UPS, DHL, OnTrac, and regional carriers, minimizing costs while optimizing delivery times. Fulfil's First Mile integration gives merchants access to dynamic carrier selection, robust returns management, and invoice auditing—perfect for high-volume shippers looking to reduce per-package shipping costs.

Type: Shipping Aggregator - Connects multiple carriers through proprietary Xparcel technology

Capabilities

  • Multi-carrier optimization (USPS, UPS, DHL, OnTrac, and others)
  • Proprietary Xparcel dynamic carrier selection
  • Intelligent routing to minimize costs
  • E-commerce returns management
  • Invoice auditing and package claims handling
  • Zip limiting for route optimization
  • DDU and DDP international shipping
  • Flexible shipping speeds (Priority, Expedited, Ground)

Supported Carriers

USPS, UPS, DHL, OnTrac, and other regional and local carriers

Best For

  • E-commerce: Online retailers looking to optimize shipping costs
  • Enterprise: Large-scale shippers with high volumes
  • 3PL: Third-party logistics providers
  • Returns Management: Businesses needing robust returns handling

Geographic Coverage

First Mile supports shipping to:

  • USA
  • International - 220+ countries

Setup Instructions

  1. Obtain your First Mile account credentials
  2. In Fulfil, navigate to Configuration → Carriers
  3. Click 'Add Carrier' and select 'First Mile'
  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 First Mile 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 First Mile.

FAQ

Questions? Answers.

How do I set up First Mile shipping in Fulfil?
To set up First Mile in Fulfil, navigate to Configuration → Carriers, click 'Add Carrier', and select First Mile. You'll need your First Mile account credentials and API access. The setup typically takes 15 minutes.
Can I use First Mile 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 First Mile, compare rates with other carriers, and sync tracking information back to each sales channel automatically.
Does First Mile integration support rate shopping?
Yes, Fulfil's First Mile integration provides real-time rate shopping. When you're ready to ship an order, the system queries First Mile for available service levels and displays rates side-by-side, allowing you to select the most cost-effective option.
Can I print First Mile shipping labels from my WMS?
Yes. Fulfil's WMS generates First Mile 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 First Mile 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 pre-generate First Mile labels to speed up fulfillment?
Yes, Fulfil can automatically generate First Mile 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 First Mile?
Fulfil's rate shopping compares First Mile 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 First Mile shipments?
Yes, Fulfil can automatically set insurance amounts on First Mile 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 First Mile integration support batch label printing?
Yes. Fulfil's WMS allows you to batch multiple shipments together and print all First Mile 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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