What is API integration?
If your business deals with logistics and delivery in one way or another, you definitely think about integrating your workflows with top-tier carriers to improve your operations, speed up shipment, and satisfy your customers. The TwinCore team knows how to do this to serve the best interests of your business.
Application programming interface (API) integration with logistics carriers connects a business's systems with shipping companies' systems to enable real-time data exchange. This facilitates automated tasks like tracking, shipping label creation, and rate calculation, thereby optimizing shipping processes and improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Common carrier API integrations
Here’s the list of the most common carrier API integrations, but it’s not exhaustive as we can write any API from scratch for a specific carrier if you need to:

DHL eCommerce
This DHL integration focuses on e-commerce operations, so you can connect it to your online store or order management system for order fulfillment, labeling, and tracking.

DHL Express
This API offers a convenient tool for document creation alongside basic shipping service features.

FedEx
It’s a software interface you can use for calculating shipping rates, creating labels, and tracking your orders delivered by FedEx.

FirstMile
With this API, you’ll be able to optimize your shipments by picking the most convenient routes and transportation offered by dozens of carriers available.

Royal Mail
If you use Royal Mail as your carrier, tracking orders and their labeling as well as integration with your online shop will be nothing but a smooth experience.

UPS
You’ll get a complete integration with all relatable shipping services and relatable features such as tracking, labeling, and price calculations.

USPS
In addition to standard features like tracking and labeling, this API includes inventory management for packages shipped across the United States.

CS Logistics
The company offers an in-depth data solution that can help you improve your company’s customer experience.

Deliver-IT
This carrier provides an API that will let you track and label orders, and even help your customers claim returns hassle-free.

Swyft
The Sway technology developed by this company provides you with a network of warehouses and vehicle fleets you need for next-day shipping or middle-mile/last-mile delivery.
What advantages you’ll gain
There are several major benefit your business can achieve after integrating with logistics carriers:
Real-time monitoring
Processes automation
Inventory management
Improved order fulfillment
Compliance and procurement management
Cost reduction
TwinCore will help you build any integration you need

Frequently Asked Questions
The advantages of logistics carrier API integration include streamlined shipping processes through automation of tasks like tracking and label creation, leading to increased operational efficiency. It also provides real-time updates, enhancing customer satisfaction with better visibility and faster service.
Sure! Our software development team will write a new API from scratch exclusively for your business.
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