Introducing Chargeable Weights

Optimising Delivery Costs with Shipmate: A Smarter Way to Save

Shipping costs can quickly add up, especially when handling multiple shipments daily. With Shipmate, you can optimise delivery expenses by selecting the most cost-effective service that meets your shipment’s criteria. Understanding how to set up and manage delivery costs within Shipmate ensures you get the best value for your shipping operations.

Setting Up Delivery Costs

When configuring a new Delivery Service in Shipmate, you will need to input the base cost and define how the chargeable weight is applied. The chargeable weight can be determined using one of three methods:

• Actual Weight – The true weight of the parcel.

• Volumetric Weight – Calculated using the carrier’s volumetric weight factor.

• Calculate Greatest – Compares the Actual Weight and Volumetric Weight, selecting the greater value for cost calculations.

This approach ensures that Shipmate accurately calculates the delivery cost based on the most relevant weight measurement.

Applying Delivery Costs

Once you’ve set up your Delivery Service, you can choose how the costs are applied to shipments:

1. Every Parcel within a Shipment – Applies the cost to each individual parcel, multiplying the cost accordingly.

2. First Parcel within a Shipment – Applies the cost at the shipment level, with an optional Additional Parcel Cost if your agreement includes a separate rate for additional parcels.

3. Fixed Shipment Cost – If the cost is fixed regardless of parcel quantity, select First Parcel within a Shipment and set Additional Parcel Cost to 0.00.

Enhancing Cost Accuracy

To refine cost calculations further, Shipmate allows you to incorporate:

• Weight Bands – Adjust pricing based on weight categories.

• Surcharges – Add any additional costs required by the carrier.

• Fuel Surcharges – Factor in fuel-related cost variations.

By leveraging these settings, businesses can fine-tune shipping expenses, ensuring transparency and cost efficiency.

Maximise Your Shipping Savings

Our intelligent cost application system helps businesses streamline shipping expenses while maintaining service quality. Whether you manage high-volume shipments or need precise cost control, Shipmate provides the tools to optimise costs effectively.

Start configuring your Delivery Services today and take control of your shipping expenses with Shipmate!