DAI Post Guide

Established in 2000 in Melbourne, Australia, DAI Post is an Australian-owned company that has been focused on getting parcels delivered safely for over 20 years. They specialize in ecommerce, wholesale international inbound parcel delivery in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

This guide includes detailed information on utilizing DAI Post shipping with the EasyPost API, focusing on account setup, rates, label creation, manifests, tracking, and more.

Sign up for an EasyPost account to obtain a Test and Production API key. See Authentication and Key Management for more information.

Upon sign-up with EasyPost, users gain immediate access to Wallet Carrier Accounts, which can be enabled directly from the Dashboard. For additional carriers, EasyPost supports a Bring Your Own Account (BYOA) option. This requires users to register directly with the respective carrier.

1. Contact DAI Post to request a shipper account. A representative will be in touch for additional details regarding the account.
2. Inform DAI Post about using EasyPost’s API for label purchases.
3. Acquire rates and align any additional shipping needs.
4. Obtain the following production credentials:
   1. 3-letter account code for customers with multiple accounts
   2. DAI Post default origin terminal
   3. DAI Post client secret
   4. DAI Post customer username
   5. Tracking API Key Requirement: For tracking services, DAI Post requires customers to use a DAI Post-issued API key.
5. Input carrier-specific credentials within the EasyPost Carrier Account Dashboard for comprehensive rate access.

The API structure specified by EasyPost can also be used to add the DAI Post carrier shipper account.

curl -X POST https://api.easypost.com/v2/carrier_accounts \
  -u "$EASYPOST_API_KEY": \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "carrier_account": {
    "type": "DaiPostAccount",
    "description": "DaiPostAccount",
    "credentials": {
      "account_code": "VALUE",
      "origin_terminal": "VALUE",
      "password": "VALUE",
      "username": "VALUE"
    }
  }
}'

Download an EasyPost Client Library or utilize the REST API with cURL.

Examine the EasyPost Objects section to understand the API's structure, which is critical for constructing requests and interpreting responses.

When integrating a DAI Post account with EasyPost, users should be aware of how rates are managed and displayed. Here’s a breakdown of key points:

• EasyPost initially returns a $0.01 rate for shipments once the DAI Post account is set up.
• DAI Post will charge the appropriate amount for postage via their billing system.

• DAI Post representatives provide rate cards detailing expected costs based on shipment parameters (package size, weight, location, etc.).
• Acquiring this custom rate card from DAI Post is crucial, as EasyPost is not automatically privy to these rates.

Once the rate card is received from DAI Post, users should contact EasyPost support at support@easypost.com for assistance installing the rate card into their account.

Billing for DAI Post shipments is handled directly between the shipper and DAI Post. EasyPost is not part of the billing chain for this carrier integration.

DAI Post offers the following services:

There are no predefined packages for DAI Post.

With EasyPost, generating shipping labels for DAI Post is the same process as generating them for any other carrier.

Review the Getting Started Guide for help generating a shipping label.

One-call buys enable streamlined label purchasing through the EasyPost API by consolidating multiple operations into a single API request. This feature is designed to simplify and accelerate the shipping process by combining the creation of a shipment, retrieval of rates, and purchasing the shipping label into one efficient step.

See Reducing API Response Times for more information.

Manifesting is supported.

Voiding DAI Post labels through EasyPost is supported.

EasyPost offers native DAI Post labels in ZPL, PNG, and PDF formats.

The DAI Post policy on hazardous materials is not explicitly detailed in this guide. Shippers are advised to contact DAI Post directly for specific hazmat inquiries.

DAI Post accommodates pickups based on individual agreements with customers. While regular pickups can be arranged directly with DAI Post during the account registration process, they cannot be scheduled via the EasyPost API.

EasyPost simplifies package tracking by offering two methods:

• Tracking with an existing number and carrier.
• Using a Tracker included with an EasyPost-purchased shipping label.

The service integrates webhooks for timely shipment updates. For detailed information on tracking methods, visit the Tracking Guide.

DAI Post requires a carrier-issued API key for tracking requests. This requirement applies only to tracking functionality.

• Rates and label generation do not require a DAI Post API key and continue to function as normal.
• Tracking requests must be authenticated using a DAI Post-issued API key unless otherwise noted.

All other customers must request a tracking API key directly from DAI Post. To request an API key, Contact DAI Post

The Carrier Metadata endpoint can programmatically return information about service levels, predefined packages, supported features, and shipment options.

Use this information to quickly integrate and make educated decisions about the mix of carriers for shipping needs. Additionally, the Carrier Metadata endpoint is available to retrieve comprehensive information about all carriers on the EasyPost platform, enhancing decision-making for carrier services.

In addition to the guidance provided in our Carrier Guides, EasyPost offers support to assist with FAQs, troubleshooting issues, and inquiries related to the EasyPost platform.

Please visit the Help Center for more information.

For questions about getting started with the EasyPost API please talk to a Shipping Expert or contact our Support team.