Control Costs While Protecting Quality
Shipping perishables is a race against the clock. Combine rate logic with location-based fulfillment to keep prices sharp without compromising freshness.
Set a maximum time-in-transit to prevent spoilage or melt risk.- Automatically block risky ship days like holidays or facility closures.
- Rate from the most efficient location so products stay fresh and customers see the cheapest options.
- Display live, table, or custom carrier rates based on your shipping logic.
Hide unnecessary express services for nearby customers.
Give Customers Delivery Options They Can Count On
Your customers expect speed, clarity, and control. ShipperHQ helps you deliver all three.
- Show exact delivery dates and time slots based on prep time, cutoffs, and blackout days.
- Offer in-store pickup with locations shown by distance or radius.
- Display Google Maps with store hours and contact details.
- Increase conversions with free shipping or discounts by cart value or delivery zone.
- Avoid missed deliveries by only showing methods that meet your timing requirements
*Delivery calendars, time slot selectors, and location maps are available on select ShipperHQ plans for Adobe, Magento, Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, and Zoey.
Handle Complex Perishable Shipping Without Breaking a Sweat
Cold chain. Split shipments. Dry ice. Tight deadlines. ShipperHQ handles the complexity so you don’t have to.
- Split orders and rate from multiple warehouses or vendors automatically.
- Set packing rules to separate perishables from non-perishables in the same order.
- Account for the added weight and bulk of insulation, liners, and ice packs.
- Enforce hazmat rules and apply correct labels for dry ice or temperature-sensitive goods.
- Validate addresses at checkout to avoid failed deliveries and missed windows.
Set Real Expectations with Precise Delivery Dates
Show exact delivery dates at checkout so customers can plan to be home. Set lead times, blackout dates, and cutoffs to prevent delays or spoilage.
Control Risk with Smart Shipping Rules
Force express shipping in summer, block ground for frozen goods, and apply logic based on product, region, or season – no dev work required.
Cut Costs with Dimensional Packing Logic
Calculate the best box size and account for insulation and coolant weight. Avoid over-packing and reduce dimensional shipping charges.
Preserve Freshness with Multi-Origin Shipping
Split orders by warehouse or vendor to minimize time in transit. Route items from the closest location to protect temperature-sensitive products.
Offer Flexible Fulfillment with Store Pickup
Let customers choose in-store pickup by location or distance. Show hours and contact info with built-in Google Maps at checkout.
Find the Best Cold Chain Option with Rate Shopping
Compare real-time rates to surface the fastest, most cost-effective options.
"After installing ShipperHQ, we are able to provide 100% transparency to our customers as to when they can expect their order to arrive. The day we plugged ShipperHQ into our website, it cut our customer service tickets in half. We were [also] able to cut our abandoned carts in half."
—Jason Nista, CEO
"Shipping fresh or live seafood is very time-sensitive, even more-so during summer when delivery estimates leave no room for error. Using ShipperHQ has meant reduced cart abandonment and dramatically increases the customer’s trust in ordering fresh seafood without compromising taste or quality."
"Shipping chocolates is a challenge during hot Texas summers. Before using ShipperHQ, we had to make all perishables unavailable for purchase on the website... With ShipperHQ the process is so much easier. During summer, we set shipping rules to offer expedited options for products that could melt, and let ShipperHQ determine the best rates to show customers depending on what's in their cart and where it's going!"
"We were very thankful for the opportunity to get In-Store Pickup up and running so quickly. It allowed us to recover almost a third of our sales."
—Melanie Nardozzo, Marketing Director
Over 6,000 eCommerce Brands Optimize Their Checkouts with ShipperHQ
FAQs
Do I need a developer to set this up?
No. You can build custom shipping logic, rules, and delivery schedules right in the ShipperHQ dashboard – no code needed.
How does ShipperHQ help reduce spoilage or melt risk?
You can control when and how perishables ship – blocking risky days, enforcing time-in-transit limits, and routing from the closest location.
Can I show specific delivery dates at checkout?
Yes. You can show exact delivery dates and times based on your prep time, cutoff rules, blackout days, and carrier lead times.
Can I ship items that require dry ice or special handling?
Yes. ShipperHQ lets you create shipping rules for dry ice, frozen items, or anything temperature-sensitive. Automatically apply correct labels and show only approved carrier options – no manual work required.
How long does setup take?
Most merchants complete setup in 1–2 weeks. Our onboarding team guides you through every step.