Accurate Rates for Multi-Warehouse Orders
Calculate shipping from the closest or most cost-efficient location, so you never undercharge or overcharge for shipping.
Show a merged rate. When a cart contains products shipping from different origins, ShipperHQ sums the cheapest method for each shipment into one rate. Or you can show split rates with our Enhanced Checkout.- Works with major eCommerce platforms – including Shopify (works with Multi-Origin Inventory), BigCommerce, Adobe Commerce, Magento, and Woo Commerce.
- Add and scale origins in minutes. Set new origin locations in the ShipperHQ dashboard or upload them in bulk via CSV, perfect for brands with large fulfillment networks.
Simplify Complex Shipping. Convert More Shoppers.
Give shoppers smart shipping choices that feel simple, but are powered by serious logic. Control exactly how rates appear when an order ships from multiple warehouses.
- Declutter checkout. Merge multiple shipping methods – like FedEx Ground and UPS Ground – into a single option at checkout. Give it a title like “Standard Shipping.”
- Reduce cart abandonment with competitive merged rates. Cap rates above a certain price threshold or create rules like ‘When items ship from multiple warehouses, apply 10% off shipping.’
- Provide a clear picture of delivery timelines. Show accurate dates that reflect each warehouse’s cutoff times and blackout days with Delivery Date & Time.
Handle Any Cart, No Matter How Complex
Define what ships from each location, and how. Make updates easily without code – saving hours on manual post-order fixes, developers, and support.
- Set order value thresholds for origins. Set rules like ‘Ship small orders from dropshippers and large orders from warehouses.’
- Assign products to warehouses. Define which warehouses specific products or broad product groups can ship from.
- Specify carriers and shipping methods for each warehouse.
- Surcharge or discount rates by origin, or set flexible rules like ‘When an order ships from Austin and Los Angeles, apply a $5 surcharge.’
1. Add your origins
After installing & connecting ShipperHQ to your store, you can define warehouse, dropship, or store locations. Add them directly in the ShipperHQ dashboard or upload in bulk via CSV if you’re managing a lot of locations.
2. Set your fulfillment strategy
Choose how orders ship: from the nearest origin to speed delivery, or from the fewest origins to cut costs. Add restrictions, discounts, or surcharges for specific origins. Define which carriers and services each location can use.
3. Test and launch
Test real cart scenarios, preview rates, and launch – knowing every order will route and rate correctly, according to your rules.
Shipping Rules
Combine Multi-Origin with advanced Shipping Rules to build logic that fits your business — like free shipping from certain locations, restricted regions, or custom surcharges.
Delivery Date & Time
Factor in each warehouse’s same-day cutoffs, blackout days, and production times.
Rate Shopping
Compare carrier rates across every origin to choose the best, most cost-effective option in real time.
Enhanced Checkout
Provide an optimized user experience, with options like allowing customers to see split shipping rates at checkout based on the origins of the products in their cart.
Dimensional Packing
When using Dimensional Packing with Multi-Origin, you get more accurate rates by factoring in each item’s true dimensional weight and the specific location it ships from.
Shipping Insights
Connect order data from ShipperHQ with fulfillment systems to identify cost-saving opportunities.
FAQs
Can I use Multi-Origin with Shopify’s multi-location inventory?
Yes. ShipperHQ works alongside Shopify’s multi-origin setup. Shopify manages inventory tracking while ShipperHQ ensures accurate rates that fit your operational requirements.
How many shipping origins can I add?
ShipperHQ can support hundreds of origins. The number of warehouses, stores, or dropshippers you can set depends on your plan. See plan details or contact us for more information.
Can I set different carriers or services per warehouse?
Absolutely. You can assign specific carriers and shipping methods to each origin for full control over how orders ship from each location.
Will Multi-Origin slow down checkout?
Not at all. ShipperHQ’s real-time rate engine calculates merged or split shipments instantly, even for complex carts.
How does shipping origin selection work in ShipperHQ?
ShipperHQ gives you control over how orders are routed from different shipping origins. You can choose the origin selection algorithm that best fits your operations.
There are two main origin selection strategies:
- Ship from the nearest origin: Prioritizes the warehouse closest to the customer to reduce delivery time
- Ship from the fewest origins: Consolidates items into as few shipments as possible to reduce split orders and shipping costs
You can also:
- Choose to show merged or split rates at checkout
- Set custom labels for merged origin rates
- Apply zone-based restrictions if needed
For more details on configuration, refer to this help document.
What solutions allow multi-warehouse shipping rate calculations?
To calculate accurate shipping rates from multiple warehouses, you need a solution that can rate each shipment by origin and combine or separate the charges at checkout. This is essential for businesses using multiple fulfillment centers, dropshippers, or regional warehouses.
Key capabilities to look for include:
- Identifying and assigning multiple warehouse origins
- Rating shipments based on proximity to the customer or your fulfillment rules
- Blending rates into a single charge or showing separate shipment costs
- Applying origin-based rules for carriers, services, or rate conditions
- Scaling easily as your number of fulfillment locations grows
Most ecommerce platforms do not support multi-origin logic by default. A shipping app like ShipperHQ allows you to define multiple warehouse locations, calculate accurate rates for each one, and control how those rates are shown to customers during checkout.