Time is money in the fast-paced world of eCommerce and logistics today. Accurate and up-to-date shipping prices can be crucial for businesses delivering LTL (less than truckload) freight or even small packages. Logistics staff no longer have to wait for courier confirmations or make many calls. Shipping simply grew more intelligent and effective with the advent of contemporary ERP solutions like Odoo.
Presenting: Fetching Shipping Rates Online
Imagine having the ability to retrieve real-time shipping quotations straight from your website interface, without the need for delays, emails, or phone calls. You can now obtain immediate carrier prices by inputting a few details, regardless of the size of the box or the size of the pallet you're shipping:
- Address of the Sender
- Address of the Receiver
- Dimensions of the package (weight, width, and height)
That's all. The best rates from your configured carriers are displayed on your website in a matter of seconds.
Why Does This Change the Game?
Ideal for Large Organisations Sending LTL freight can significantly streamline operations for large companies that handle pallet shipments on a daily basis. No more waiting for responses from logistical partners. Your team can make quick, well-informed decisions because rates are retrieved in real time.
✅ Beneficial for Small Package Delivery Additionally
Bulk goods is not the only use for this. Instant rate visibility helps small and medium-sized enterprises cut down on time-to-ship and enhance customer experience, even for smaller products.
✅ Reduced Manual Interaction
Ignore the messages, emails, and calls. With the carrier APIs, everything occurs in real time, streamlining and automating your shipping process.
✅ Easy for Both Customers and Senders
Customers benefit from quicker service, precise shipping quotes, and a more polished experience—all from your Odoo-powered website—in addition to businesses saving time.
✅3PL or Drop-Shipping Coordination
For companies using third-party logistics (3PL) providers or operating on a drop-ship model, this tool helps coordinate between multiple origin addresses and destination addresses seamlessly.
Integrated Straight Into Your Website
This feature isn't buried deep within your backend. You can access it directly from the interface of your website. The integration guarantees speed and convenience whether it's a feature of your internal logistics dashboard or a customer checkout process.
Key Benefits of Web-Based Shipping Rate Fetching in Odoo
- Enterprise-level automation
- Real-time LTL and parcel rate fetching
- Supports multiple carriers and service levels
- Based on accurate package size and destination
- Reduces manual work, increases shipping accuracy
- Accessible via any device with internet access
Conclusion
Whether you're a logistics-heavy enterprise or a growing eCommerce brand, automated shipping rate fetching using Odoo’s website interface is a must-have feature. It simplifies operations, boosts efficiency, and enhances customer satisfaction — all while reducing the need for manual communication with carriers.
Are You a Shipping Company? This Tool Is for You.
If you're mainly dealing with LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipments, this tool is especially valuable. You can get your system online so customers can check accurate rates instantly — without any calls or back-and-forth — and even book shipments online with just a few clicks. It’s not just a time-saver; it’s a competitive advantage for both you and your customers.
Say goodbye to the old ways of shipping. Embrace automation. Let Odoo work for you.
Why Choose Vraja Technologies?
At Vraja Technologies, we specialise in:
- Odoo Customization tailored to Your Business – Streamlining operations with Odoo Sales and eCommerce modules
- Providing top-notch support — whether you're looking to Hire Odoo Developers or need a full-scale implementation team
This shipping rate fetch tool is just one example of how Odoo can revolutionise business workflows — and Vraja Technologies knows how to bring it to life. With proven experience in Odoo logistics modules and shipping integrations, we’re your ideal partner to take your shipping operations digital : seamlessly and efficiently.