ShipSavvy Onboarding Requirements and Configuration Guides [Information]

Last updated: September 29, 2026

Onboarding and ConfigurationBaseline Account(Billing) AccountOrder-Level Fields
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This article is the central hub for adding ShipSavvy with techSHIP. It summarizes onboarding requirements, links the related configuration guides, and lists confirmed carrier-specific constraints.

   

   

   

  

To review all supported carriers and their specific requirements, see: techSHIP supported Carriers - Master List [Guides List].

   

   

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Onboarding Requirements



Before configuring ShipSavvy in techSHIP, gather the required credentials and verify the required account settings. 



Information to be Provided



The following credentials and data points are mandatory to establish the connection. Ensure you have these items available before starting the setup:

     

DATA ELEMENTSOURCE (HOW TO OBTAIN)
ShipSavvy accountProvided by ShipSavvy or the customer account owner.
API tokenProvided by ShipSavvy. The connection uses an API token for authentication.
Service availability
Confirm that the required ShipSavvy services are enabled for the customer account and shipment lane.

   

Setting to be Verified



The following account configuration must be validated to prevent errors during the connection setup or the shipping process:

   

FEATURE/SETTINGVALIDATION ACTION
EnvironmentConfirm whether the account must be configured for Test or Prod.

   





Depending on the selected ShipSavvy workflow, the generated label may represent a first-mile or final-mile movement instead of the original order ship-from and ship-to pair.

 

   

   

   

  

ShipSavvy can route shipments through consolidation workflows. Review the related Client (Billing) Account and Order-Level fields before processing shipments.

   

   

Setup Articles



Use the setup articles below to complete the set up in order. Start with onboarding requirements, then configure the Baseline Account, Client (Billing) Account, and optionally, Order-level settings. Select an article number to open the corresponding guide:

   

   
COMPONENT
ONBOARDING REQUIREMENTS
BASELINE ACCOUNT
(BILLING) ACCOUNT 
ORDER-LEVEL FIELDS
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Scope
Requirements
Carrier
Client
Transaction
Description
Identifies the required onboarding information and organizes the related setup guides for this carrier.
Establishes the carrier connection. Must be created first.
Connects a specific client to the Baseline. At least one is required to ship.
Defines order-level fields and settings used when processing shipments for this carrier.

    

Carrier Specifications and Constraints



This section outlines confirmed operational behaviors, document support, label support, and limitations specific to this carrier. 



Labels



The following table summarizes confirmed document and label support:

    

ITEMSUPPORTED
LabelPDF
ReferencesReference 1

   

   

   

  

For a comprehensive guide on how to use label references, see: Using order References in your labels [Step-by-Step guide].

   

   

Operational Details



This section lists confirmed operational rules and limitations for this carrier. Include only constraints that have been validated for this carrier:

  • ShipSavvy is configured as a Consolidator carrier in techSHIP.
  • ShipSavvy supports shipments for CA → CA, CA → US, and US → CA lanes.
  • ShipSavvy can route shipments through consolidation workflows, so the generated label may represent a first-mile or final-mile movement instead of the original order ship-from and ship-to pair.
  • The pickup/drop-off behavior is controlled through the configured Client (Billing) Account and the carrier-specific fields available when editing the selected Order.
  • Time In Transit, Tracking History, Signature Required, and Insurance are supported for confirmed ShipSavvy workflows.
  • International shipment customs values are expected in USD.



Next Steps



After reviewing the onboarding requirements, continue with the Reference Data: ShipSavvy Baseline Account Fields [Guide] article to configure the carrier connection in techSHIP.

   

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