ShipStation

ShipStation connects Stores (sales channels) to Carriers. Orders flow from stores; Shipments are created with labels. Warehouses hold inventory; Fulfillments track pick-pack-ship.

Data Model

• Stores — connected sales channels (e.g., Shopify, Amazon).
• Orders — orders from stores; await fulfillment.
• Shipments — shipping labels and tracking.
• Carriers — shipping carriers (USPS, FedEx, etc.).
• Warehouses — fulfillment locations.
• Fulfillments — fulfillment records.
• Customers — recipient addresses.
• Products — product catalog.
• Marketplaces — marketplace connections.
• Webhooks — event notifications.

Gotchas

• Order state: Orders move through states (awaiting_shipment, shipped, etc.). Check state before creating shipments.
• Carrier accounts: Must connect carrier accounts before creating labels.