For ShipStation Users

Automatic box selection and shipping rules for ShipStation

You're still picking boxes manually and making the same shipping decisions over and over. Ship Extension connects to your ShipStation account and handles it automatically. Can save hours of repetitive work daily.

  • Calculates the right box size for each order
  • Applies shipping rules based on weight, destination, SKU
  • Works with your existing ShipStation setup
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Order #4521

Box: 12x8x6 Medium

Auto-assigned

Order #4522

Box: 6x4x4 Small

Auto-assigned

Order #4523

Processing...

Calculating

Sound familiar?

  • Spending 4-5 hours daily in ShipStation making the same decisions over and over
  • Manually picking boxes for every order because ShipStation's automation can't handle it
  • Building hacky scripts to check weather forecasts for heat-sensitive shipments
  • Editing PDFs by hand because retailer packing slip requirements are so specific
  • Duct-taping together APIs and spreadsheets just to survive the workload

I spent 4 years processing 1,000-2,000 orders daily. Built every workaround in the book. Eventually realized a proper tool could do all of this—and save thousands per month in shipping costs and labor.

4-5 hours
saved daily on shipping decisions
1,000-2,000
orders/day capacity
Thousands
saved monthly on optimized packaging

The ShipStation gaps that cost you time and money

4-5 hours daily on shipping decisions

Manual verification of box dimensions, rate shopping for every order, organizing batches by carrier and service type.

Automations ShipStation can't do

Weather-based shipping rules, cross-platform requirements, retailer-specific logic for drop-ship compliance.

Scripts and workarounds everywhere

Local scripts for UPC matching, manual PDF editing for packing slips, platform-specific handling duct-taped together.

How It Works

From manual chaos to automated efficiency

Smart Dashboard

Automated shipping rules and optimization analytics at your fingertips

Connect your ShipStation in 5 minutes

Add your ShipStation API credentials and start building automation rules that handle the decisions ShipStation can't make on its own.

Quick setup.
Connect via API. No migration or complex installation.
Build your rules.
Create automation rules for box selection, carrier choice, and order handling.
Run on your orders.
Apply rules to individual orders or process batches automatically.

Key Features

Automation that actually works with ShipStation

Rate Shopping

Compare carrier rates automatically and pick the cheapest option for each shipment. Stop overpaying because you didn't have time to check every carrier.

Multi-Item Order Automations

Automatically set shipping settings based on what's in the order. Handle complex multi-SKU orders with rules that understand item combinations.

Automation Rule Groups

Organize rules into logical groups. Enable or disable entire rule sets with one click. Keep your automations manageable as they grow.

Granular Automation Control

Control exactly when and how automations run. Preview changes before applying them. Run automations on specific orders or in bulk.

Retailer-Compliant Packing Slips

Generate packing slips that meet strict retailer requirements. If you're a drop-ship vendor for Macy's, Home Depot, or Lowe's, you know how specific their packing slip formats need to be. We've built templates that match their exact specifications.

Macy's Bloomingdale's Home Depot Lowe's

Before vs After

From ShipStation frustration to shipping automation

Before Ship Extension

  • Manually selecting boxes for every single order
  • Wasting 2-3 minutes per order on packaging decisions
  • Oversized packages wasting money on every shipment
  • Making the same decisions repeatedly for similar orders
  • No visibility into shipping efficiency or cost opportunities
  • Team stressed during peak seasons with order backlogs

After Ship Extension

  • Perfect box selected automatically using 3D algorithms
  • Orders processed faster with minimal manual work
  • Right-sized boxes reduce shipping costs
  • Intelligent rules handle repetitive decisions automatically
  • See exactly which rules are running and what they're doing
  • Team focused on growth, not tedious shipping tasks

FAQ

Common questions from ShipStation power users

Will this mess up my existing ShipStation setup?
Absolutely not. Ship Extension works alongside your existing ShipStation workflow without changing anything. It connects via API to read your orders and suggest optimizations, but never modifies your ShipStation configuration or disrupts your current processes.
How long does it take to see results?
Most customers see immediate time savings on day one. Cost savings from optimized packaging typically appear within the first week. After 30 days, you'll have comprehensive analytics showing exactly how much time and money you're saving.
Do I need to migrate my data or change carriers?
No migration required. Ship Extension works with your existing carriers, boxes, and ShipStation configuration. Simply connect your API credentials and start optimizing immediately. You keep all your negotiated rates and carrier relationships.
What if I process orders in batches or have complex requirements?
Perfect! Ship Extension is designed for high-volume operations with complex needs. Our batch processing handles 1000+ orders per hour, and our rule engine supports sophisticated logic for different customer types, products, destinations, and business requirements.
Is my ShipStation data secure?
Yes. All API connections are encrypted and we never store sensitive customer information. Your ShipStation data remains exactly where it is—we just help you optimize it.

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Stop making the same shipping decisions over and over. Let Ship Extension handle the repetitive stuff.

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