Introduction
This article explains how to use the Webshipper shipping rate plugin together with Shopify and TRAEDE. When Webshipper is used as a shipping rate provider, Shopify displays drop points and carrier rates directly from Webshipper. Because of how TRAEDE imports shipping data, it is important that all rates come from Webshipper and that the integration is configured correctly.
This guide is essential for brands offering drop point delivery or using Webshipper to manage shipping logic.
What it means to use Webshipper as a shipping rate provider
In Shopify, go to:
Settings → Shipping and delivery → Carrier and app rates
If you see shipping rates labeled:
“Webshipper Shipping Rate Provider”
…it means your Shopify store uses Webshipper to calculate shipping prices and show drop points.
This is typically used to:
Let customers choose GLS, Bring, DAO, or PostNord drop points
Display accurate rates directly from Webshipper
Provide more flexible delivery options than Shopify supports by default
Important rule: All shipping rates must come from Webshipper
Once you start using Webshipper’s shipping rate plugin:
You must use Webshipper for all shipping rates in Shopify.
You cannot mix:
Shopify’s own built-in rates
Other carrier apps
Manual flat-rate shipping rules
For example, these must be removed:
“GLS Home Delivery” (Shopify native rate)
“DHL EU / DHL World” (Shopify native rate)
Any other non-Webshipper rate
Your Shopify shipping rates list should contain only Webshipper-provided rates.
This is required because TRAEDE needs consistent Webshipper rate data when importing orders.
Step 1: Set the shipping method type to Webshipper in TRAEDE
In TRAEDE, go to:
App store → Shopify → Shipping method
Select:
Webshipper as the shipping method type
This setting tells TRAEDE:
“Orders are created using Webshipper’s shipping rate plugin”
“Use Webshipper logic when interpreting shipping method data”
This must be activated whenever Webshipper provides the customer-facing rates.
Using Webshipper with or without a 3PL
There are two ways to work with Webshipper:
1. Webshipper → TRAEDE → Webshipper
This scenario is used when:
You ship from your own warehouse
You use Webshipper to book freight and print labels
2. Webshipper → TRAEDE → Third-party logistics (3PL)
This scenario is used when:
Customers select rates and drop points from Webshipper
But your orders are fulfilled by an external warehouse
You still need to convert Webshipper rate data for the 3PL
In both scenarios:
You still select Webshipper as shipping method in TRAEDE
TRAEDE must understand Webshipper shipping data even if the final shipment is not booked through Webshipper
If you are using a 3PL, make sure to watch the next guide:
How to convert Webshipper shipping rates for a 3PL
Step 2: Connect your Webshipper account to TRAEDE
Go to App store → Webshipper in TRAEDE.
You must connect your Webshipper account even if:
You do not use Webshipper to print labels, or
You send shipments to a 3PL for fulfillment
Why?
Because TRAEDE still needs to read Webshipper rate data from Shopify in order to interpret the order correctly.
If Webshipper provides the rate, then TRAEDE must have access to Webshipper.
Summary
When using Webshipper as a shipping rate provider:
All shipping rates in Shopify must come from Webshipper
Select Webshipper as the shipping method in TRAEDE
Connect your Webshipper account in TRAEDE
Follow the next guide if orders must be forwarded to a 3PL