ShipTime’s Quote & Ship tool simplifies your shipping workflow—from entering addresses to selecting services and finalizing your shipment. Here’s how to navigate each stage:
Address Details Stage
Change Shipping From Address: Update your origin address if needed.
Change Shipping To/Shipment Destination Address: Set your recipient's address.
Recipient Details Options:
Residential Address Checkbox: Identify residential deliveries to avoid carrier adjustment fees.
Confirm Delivery: Send a confirmation email to your email address when delivery occurs.
Notify Recipient: Automatically send tracking information to the recipient's email.
Save to Address Book: Save recipient information for future shipments.
Select Shipment Date: Schedule when the shipment should occur.
Dimensions Page
Shipment Progress Bar: Shows which step you’re on and allows navigation back to previous steps.
Package Type Selection: Choose the type of package you are shipping.
Measurement Units Selection:
Metric: kg/cm
Imperial: lbs/in
Box Library: Quickly select a saved box from your Settings > Boxes.
Item Package Buttons:
Copy: Duplicate an item within the quote.
Delete: Remove an item from the quote.
Add Items: Add additional packages to your shipment.
Special Handling Checkbox: Mark oversized or irregular packages (e.g., car tires).
Signature Required: Request a delivery signature (note: during COVID-19, signature requirements may vary).
Proceed Options:
Insta Ship: Automatically selects the least expensive service and proceeds.
Choose Carrier: Manually choose your carrier and service level.
Carrier Selection Page
Shipment Progress Bar: Track your progress.
Service Rating: View customer-reported ratings for each carrier service.
Details Tool Tip: See a breakdown of service charges.
Service Selection Options:
Select: Choose the carrier and service you want.
Save Quote: Save your quote with address details and carrier selection under Saved Quotes.
Pickup/Drop-off Page
Pickup/Drop-off Selection:
Pickup: Schedule a courier pickup with selectable date and time options. (Note: Canpar only allows day selection, not specific time.)
Drop-off: Find the nearest authorized carrier drop-off location using the provided link.
Special Instructions Box: Add any specific pickup or delivery instructions for the courier.
Finalize Payments Page
Shipment Progress Bar: Final step before completing your shipment.
Payment Method Selection: Choose your saved payment method or add a new one.
Edit Shipment Details: Return to update shipping package information.
Rate and Pickups Options:
Edit Rate: Return to carrier selection to change service.
Edit Pickup: Return to pickup/drop-off selection.
Promo Code Field: Enter and apply any available promo codes for discounts.
Proceed to Pay Button: Complete your payment to receive and print your shipping label.
Why Use ShipTime’s Quote & Ship?
Simplified Shipping Process: Clear step-by-step flow.
Carrier Flexibility: Choose from leading couriers and services.
Smart Features: Save frequent addresses and box dimensions for faster quoting.
Built-In Savings: Apply promo codes and use Insta Ship for cost efficiency.