Flexport Parcel Guide

Flexport Parcel offers a specialized parcel shipment service designed for businesses looking to streamline their logistics. They provide reliable and cost-effective delivery solutions, ensuring timely and transparent shipment of parcels across all 50 states and globally.

This guide includes detailed information on utilizing Flexport Parcel 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 Default 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 Flexport Parcel to request a shipper account. A representative will be in touch for additional details regarding the account.
2. Inform Flexport Parcel about using EasyPost’s API for label purchases.
3. Acquire rates and align any additional shipping needs.
4. Obtain the following account credentials:
   1. Flexport Account 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 Flexport Parcel carrier shipper account.

curl -X POST https://api.easypost.com/v2/carrier_accounts \
  -u "$EASYPOST_API_KEY": \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "type": "FlexportAccount",
  "description": "FlexportAccount",
  "carrier_account": {
    "credentials": {
      "api_key": "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.

Flexport Parcel’s rates are returned in real-time via the Shipping API, contingent upon proper account setup with EasyPost.

Flexport Parcel requires the carrier_facility field to be populated when creating the address object for the from_address with the city code for the sortation center from which the package will be sent. Sortation center city codes are listed below:

• Atlanta: ATL
• Newark: EWR
• Dallas/Fort Worth: DFW
• Los Angeles: LAX
• Chicago: ORD
• San Francisco: SFO

The API Docs provide detailed guidance on address creation.

Flexport Parcel delivers on weekdays (Monday-Friday), offering the following service levels:

• Expedited: Five business days, with a cutoff time of 5:00 PM at Flexport sortation centers.
• Standard: Seven business days, with a cutoff time of 7:00 PM at Flexport sortation centers.

Flexport Parcel supports US domestic shipments to all 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska, for all supported service levels.

There are no predefined packages for Flexport Parcel.

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

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

Manifesting is not supported or required for Flexport Parcel.

Returns with Flexport Parcel are not supported through the EasyPost API.

EasyPost offers native Flexport Parcel labels in the following formats:

• PNG
• ZPL

This guide does not specify handling hazardous materials with Flexport Parcel. Shippers are advised to contact Flexport Parcel directly for specific hazmat inquiries.

Regular pickups can be coordinated directly with the Flexport Parcel Team during the registration process; however, they cannot be scheduled through the EasyPost API. Eligibility for scheduled pickups is subject to Flexport’s current policies and priorities.

Flexport Parcel has a national network of sortation centers available for dropoffs in the following cities/zip codes:

• ATL: 30213
• EWR: 08817
• DFW: 75050
• LAX: 92518
• ORD: 60164
• SFO: 95688

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.

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.