Maersk Parcel Guide

Maersk Parcel is a large regional carrier available exclusively through EasyPost, offering three-day shipping from major metropolitan areas at the most competitive rates. This service is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses that may not have the shipping volume or negotiating power to secure lower rates independently. Maersk Parcel provides a cost-effective solution to supplement existing carrier options.

This guide includes detailed information on utilizing Maersk 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.

Maersk Parcel accounts are created directly through EasyPost. New accounts are automatically created when Maersk Parcel is added to the EasyPost Dashboard or through the EasyPost API.

1. Log in to the EasyPost Dashboard and navigate to Account Settings.
2. Select the Carriers tab.
3. Select Add Carrier.
4. Select Maersk from the list of carriers and complete the following sections to add an account:
   1. Contact and Company Information
   2. Origin Address
   3. Billing Address
   4. Estimated Volume
   5. Select the checkbox stating that the Terms & Conditions have been read.

If an existing Maersk Parcel account already exists with the same demographic information, EasyPost will associate that account rather than duplicating it.

The API structure specified by EasyPost can also be used to add the Maersk Parcel 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": "MaerskAccount",
    "description": "MaerskAccount",
    "credentials": {
      "account_key": "VALUE",
      "account_number": "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.

Maersk Parcel is a Live Rating integration, enabling real-time rate retrieval for shipments created via EasyPost.

In cases of discrepancies or incorrect rates, users are advised to contact their Maersk Parcel account representative at 1 (385) 458-7940.

Rates are charged in USD through the EasyPost Wallet.

Maersk Parcel is an aggregate carrier, which means it consolidates shipping services from multiple final-mile carriers.

When a label is purchased through EasyPost, two separate billing events occur.

• EasyPost Wallet charge: The EasyPost Wallet is charged immediately for the label purchase.
• Final mile carrier charge: Maersk Parcel is billed by the final mile carrier according to that carrier’s billing process, which may be bill-on-scan (when the parcel is first scanned into their network) or bill-on-creation (at the time the label is generated).

Billing details, rates, and adjustments are managed by EasyPost in partnership with Maersk Parcel, ensuring end users are charged the correct amount through their EasyPost Wallet.

Maersk Parcel has the following service supported by EasyPost:

There are no predefined packages for Maersk Parcel.

With EasyPost, generating shipping labels for Maersk Parcel 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.

Voiding Maersk Parcel labels through EasyPost is supported.

Maersk Parcel returns are supported.

The Refund button in the EasyPost dashboard, or the /refund endpoint accessible through the API, allows for voiding unused Maersk Parcel labels. See Refund a Shipment for more information.

EasyPost offers native Maersk Parcel labels PNG, ZPL, and PDF formats.

Maersk Parcel offers a 6 x 4 label size.

Manifesting is not supported or required for Maersk Parcel.

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

Maersk Parcel pickup requests can be made via the EasyPost API and the EasyPost Dashboard.

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.