Display Real-time Australia Post Shipping Rates on Shopify Store

Real-time shipping rates are rates calculated by carriers based on factors like shipping destination, product weight & dimensions, and expected delivery time.

This article walks you through how to set up the PluginHive Australia Post Ship to display Australia Post live shipping rates at your Shopify checkout.

Requirements for getting Shopify Australia Post Rates

1. Carrier Calculated Shipping Rates(CCS)

• Ensure your Shopify store is on the Shopify plan or higher, as these plans include the carrier-calculated shipping rates feature(CCS) required to display real-time shipping rates; to upgrade, go to Shopify settings → plan → change plan.

2. Australia Post Account:

To access a range of Australia Post services and features that help manage your shipments efficiently, it is crucial to have an Australia Post Business account.

Configure Shopify Australia Post Shipping App

Once you have installed the Australia Post app and activated the app by approving the subscription, select the carrier you want to ship with to get started, as shown below.

In the Account Details page, add the following:

• Australia Post Account Number
• API Key
• API Password

Ensure to enable “This is an Australia Post Production Key”, and click on Save.

Go to the Generate Labels section, ensure that the Live Australia Post Rates have been configured, then click on Finish and your Australia Post Account Setup is complete.

Verify Your Shipper Address

Navigate to Shopify Settings → Locations, make sure that your store address from which you are shipping is the Default address.

You can add your shop details like first name, last name, and company name in the app’s Shop Contact Details settings, as shown below.

Configure Your Packaging Methods

You can pack your orders using the following methods:

1. Prepacked Products: Used for items that already come in their own boxes (e.g., shoes, electronics).
   
2. Weight-Based Packing: Packs products together based on their total weight until the maximum weight limit is reached.
   
3. Box Packing Method: Uses predefined carrier boxes or custom boxes. Matches items to the most efficient box size based on dimensions and weight.
   
4. Volumetric Weight-Based Packing: Applies when products are lightweight but bulky. Compares actual weight vs. the volumetric weight and uses whichever is higher.

For more details on how to set up the right packaging method, refer to the full guide on Configure Your Packaging Methods.

Configure Australia Post Shipping Services

The app supports both domestic and international shipping services from Australia Post. Enable the services according to your requirements, and the same will be displayed at the Shopify checkout. Navigate to Settings → Rates Settings → Carrier Services.

You can also provide an Adjustment Value ($) and an Adjustment (%) for the shipping services, which allows you to add a charge to the shipping cost.

Rename the shipping service in the Display Name section if you don’t want to show the actual shipping service name on the checkout page.

Display Live Australia Post Shipping Rates on the Checkout Page

Visit your Shopify store, add a product to your cart, and proceed with the checkout process. When the receiver address is entered, the app will display the rates as shown below for the following options:

Other Australia Post fulfillment processes within Shopify 

The PluginHive Australia Post Ship helps in fulfilling your entire shipping process by:

• Printing Australia Post Shipping Labels
• Printing Australia Post Manifests
• Live Tracking for Australia Post & StarTrack shipments

In this article, we discussed in detail how to get real-time Australia Post rates. We hope that this article helps you understand the process in the right way.If you face any issues or have any queries regarding the real-time Australia Post rates, feel free to contact our team of experts!