Pitney Bowes × Fulfil

Shipping carrier

Pitney Bowes

Global shipping and mailing technology company providing e-commerce parcel processing for 600+ retailers

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Overview

E-commerce brands use Pitney Bowes for cost-effective cross-border shipping, leveraging their pre-negotiated rates with global carriers. Fulfil's Pitney Bowes integration enables merchants to simplify international parcel processing, access duty-paid delivery options, and streamline returns management—ideal for brands scaling international DTC operations without the complexity of managing multiple regional carriers.

Type: Direct Carrier Integration

Capabilities

  • Rate shopping
  • Label generation
  • Tracking
  • Returns processing

Best For

  • DTC: Direct-to-consumer shipments with residential delivery
  • International: Cross-border and international shipping
  • Cross-border: International ecommerce orders

Geographic Coverage

Pitney Bowes supports shipping to:

  • Global

Setup Instructions

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

FAQ

Questions? Answers.

How do I set up Pitney Bowes shipping in Fulfil?
To set up Pitney Bowes in Fulfil, navigate to Configuration → Carriers, click 'Add Carrier', and select Pitney Bowes. You'll need your Pitney Bowes account credentials and API access. The setup typically takes 30 minutes.
Can I use Pitney Bowes 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 Pitney Bowes, compare rates with other carriers, and sync tracking information back to each sales channel automatically.
Does Pitney Bowes integration support rate shopping?
Yes, Fulfil's Pitney Bowes integration provides real-time rate shopping. When you're ready to ship an order, the system queries Pitney Bowes for available service levels and displays rates side-by-side, allowing you to select the most cost-effective option.
Can I print Pitney Bowes shipping labels from my WMS?
Yes. Fulfil's WMS generates Pitney Bowes 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 Pitney Bowes 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 Pitney Bowes account and negotiated rates?
Yes, Fulfil integrates with your existing Pitney Bowes account, so you continue to benefit from any negotiated rates or discounts you've secured. You simply provide your Pitney Bowes API credentials during setup.
Can I pre-generate Pitney Bowes labels to speed up fulfillment?
Yes, Fulfil can automatically generate Pitney Bowes 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 Pitney Bowes?
Fulfil's rate shopping compares Pitney Bowes 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 Pitney Bowes shipments?
Yes, Fulfil can automatically set insurance amounts on Pitney Bowes 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 Pitney Bowes integration support batch label printing?
Yes. Fulfil's WMS allows you to batch multiple shipments together and print all Pitney Bowes 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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