{"id":333017,"date":"2025-08-25T23:14:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T21:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/octolize.com\/?p=333017"},"modified":"2025-12-27T11:24:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T10:24:46","slug":"extra-shipping-options-for-woocommerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/octolize.com\/es\/blog\/extra-shipping-options-for-woocommerce\/","title":{"rendered":"Extra Shipping Methods for WooCommerce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>For WooCommerce store owners, offering the right delivery options can mean the difference between a completed order and an abandoned cart. If you&#8217;re looking to offer more flexibility, accuracy, and control over how your store handles deliveries, explore extra shipping options for WooCommerce. While WooCommerce provides basic shipping functionality out of the box, it\u2019s not always enough to meet the needs of growing businesses or those offering complex logistics.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to offer different rates based on product weight, apply free shipping over a certain cart value, charge extra for remote locations, or display real-time courier prices, you\u2019ll quickly discover that the native WooCommerce shipping methods have their limitations.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll explore:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What built-in shipping methods WooCommerce offers, and what you can (and can\u2019t) do with them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to extend WooCommerce with more advanced shipping logic using Table Rate Shipping and Live Shipping Rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it\u2019s worth implementing these advanced methods and which plugin solutions make it easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking to make your shipping setup more flexible, accurate, and more aligned with your business operations, this article is for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Native Shipping Methods in WooCommerce: What\u2019s Built-In?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WooCommerce comes with a set of basic shipping methods that work well for simple stores. These native options allow you to create shipping zones and assign different methods based on the customer\u2019s location. The three default shipping methods are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Flat Rate Shipping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: charge a fixed cost per order, item, or shipping class.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Free Shipping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: offer no-cost delivery based on minimum order value, coupon usage, or specific conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Local Pickup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: let customers pick up their order at a designated location.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These methods are straightforward to configure and offer a solid foundation for basic store setups. However, they fall short when your shipping strategy becomes more complex. For example, if you need to calculate rates by weight, quantity, destination, or offer live courier pricing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s discuss all available shipping methods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player js--video-player-container\" data-type=\"youtube\" data-id=\"aJXTOhwawao\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/aJXTOhwawao\/maxresdefault.webp\"\/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aJXTOhwawao\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/aJXTOhwawao\/maxresdefault.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-play js--video-play\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><\/button><\/div>\n<h3>Flat Rate Shipping in WooCommerce &#8211; Simple, but Limited<\/h3>\n<p>Flat Rate Shipping is one of the core native shipping methods built into WooCommerce. As the name suggests, it allows store owners to charge a fixed shipping cost for each order, item, or shipping class, regardless of the destination or cart contents.<\/p>\n<p>This method is ideal for stores with straightforward logistics or those selling products with predictable delivery costs. For example, if you sell standardized items like books, small accessories, or digital products bundled with physical components, Flat Rate Shipping provides a quick and easy solution.<\/p>\n<h4>How Flat Rate Shipping Works in WooCommerce<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To configure Flat Rate Shipping, navigate to <\/span><b>WooCommerce \u2192 Settings \u2192 Shipping \u2192 Shipping Zones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Choose an existing shipping zone or create a new one, then click \u201cAdd shipping method\u201d and select \u201cFlat rate.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-306848\" src=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/third.png\" alt=\"shipping methods\" width=\"573\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/third.png 573w, https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/third-260x186.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once added, click \u201cEdit\u201d to customize the method according to your needs. You can define the method title (as seen by the customer during checkout), decide whether tax is applied, and set the base shipping cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-306849\" src=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fourth.png\" alt=\"Set up flat rate\" width=\"573\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fourth.png 573w, https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fourth-260x165.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The shipping cost can simply be a fixed amount, but you can also use advanced Flat Rate Shipping cost calculations. With advanced calculations, you can configure Flat Rates based on the quantity of items in a cart or a percentage of the total order costs.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost field accepts both fixed values and dynamic placeholders. For example, entering <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will always charge $10 per order, but you can also use variables like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[qty]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (number of items in the cart), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[cost]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (total cost of items), or shipping class costs. A formula like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 + (2 * [qty])<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will charge a base rate of $10 plus $2 for each item in the cart, giving you some level of flexibility while keeping the logic simple and manageable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"info-box  info   \">For a detailed explanation of Flat Rate Shipping and all available cost calculation formulas, refer to the official WooCommerce documentation: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/document\/flat-rate-shipping\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flat Rate Shipping \u2013 WooCommerce Docs<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<h4>Strengths of Flat Rate Shipping<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Quick to configure: great for beginners and small stores.<\/li>\n<li>Predictable costs: ideal when delivery fees don\u2019t vary much.<\/li>\n<li>Supports multiple methods per zone: you can offer \u201cStandard,\u201d \u201cExpress,\u201d and \u201cEconomy\u201d flat rates within one zone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Where Flat Rate Shipping Falls Short<\/h4>\n<p>Despite its simplicity, Flat Rate Shipping is not flexible enough for many real-world use cases. It lacks conditional logic and doesn\u2019t take into account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cart weight or dimensions<\/li>\n<li>Shipping distance or location granularity<\/li>\n<li>Dynamic pricing from live carriers<\/li>\n<li>Tiered pricing structures or free shipping thresholds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Free Shipping in WooCommerce<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Shipping is another core shipping method in WooCommerce and one of the most powerful tools to improve conversion rates and customer satisfaction. Offering free shipping, whether sitewide, conditionally, or only within specific regions, is often used as an incentive to encourage larger purchases, reduce cart abandonment, and simplify the checkout process. While it may seem simple, WooCommerce gives you flexible control over how and when free shipping is applied, making it an essential part of your shipping strategy and a foundation for any <\/span><b>Extra Shipping Options for WooCommerce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enable Free Shipping, go to <\/span><b>WooCommerce \u2192 Settings \u2192 Shipping \u2192 Shipping Zones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Choose or create a shipping zone, click \u201cAdd shipping method,\u201d and select \u201cFree shipping.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-306855\" src=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/tenth.png\" alt=\"Set up free shipping method\" width=\"584\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/tenth.png 584w, https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/tenth-260x129.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After adding the method, click \u201cEdit\u201d to define when it should be available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Shipping in WooCommerce can be activated under one of four conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>A valid free shipping coupon: <\/b>u<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seful for promotions or marketing campaigns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>A minimum order amount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: often used to increase average order value, e.g., \u201cFree shipping on orders over $50.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>A minimum order amount OR a coupon: <\/b>a<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">llows either condition to unlock free shipping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>A minimum order amount AND a coupon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: adds stricter conditions for high-value offers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-306856\" src=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/eleventh.png\" alt=\"free shipping requirements\" width=\"779\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/eleventh.png 779w, https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/eleventh-260x164.png 260w, https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/eleventh-712x449.png 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can customize the method title to clearly communicate the offer (e.g., \u201cFree Shipping on Orders Over \u00a350\u201d) and decide whether to stack it with other methods in the same shipping zone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shipping method works well for many shops, but it has its limitations. You can\u2019t define nuanced pricing structures or add dynamic charges based on weight, item count, or delivery time. If your store requires conditional rules (e.g., free shipping only for lightweight items), or if you want to apply surcharges for specific postcodes or shipping classes, this method alone won\u2019t be enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box  info   \">There is an in-depth tutorial about <a href=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/blog\/woocommerce-free-shipping\/\">WooCommerce free shipping \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h3>WooCommerce Local Pickup: A Built-in Option for In-Store or On-Site Collection<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Pickup is another core shipping method available in WooCommerce by default. It allows customers to place an order online and collect it in person, either from your physical store, warehouse, or designated pickup point. This method is particularly useful for brick-and-mortar businesses, local sellers, or hybrid fulfillment models where in-person handover is part of the customer journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enabling Local Pickup in WooCommerce is straightforward: when adding a shipping method to a zone, you can select \u201cLocal Pickup\u201d from the list. You can also assign a custom title for display at checkout (e.g., \u201cCollect in-store\u201d or \u201cPickup at warehouse\u201d), and optionally apply a flat fee for the service. This fee might represent packaging, handling, or operational costs related to preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-306858\" src=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thirteenth.png\" alt=\"Set up local pickup\" width=\"580\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thirteenth.png 580w, https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thirteenth-260x214.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its simplicity, Local Pickup comes with a few notable limitations. You can&#8217;t define complex conditions such as allowing pickup only for specific products, categories, or order totals. Additionally, WooCommerce doesn\u2019t provide an out-of-the-box solution for offering multiple pickup locations or assigning pickup points dynamically based on customer address or stock availability. These limitations become especially evident for larger stores or businesses with multiple physical locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you interested in offering pickup points in your store? Watch our video about this topic:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player js--video-player-container\" data-type=\"youtube\" data-id=\"YnNROfS6hFU\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/YnNROfS6hFU\/maxresdefault.webp\"\/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YnNROfS6hFU\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/YnNROfS6hFU\/maxresdefault.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-play js--video-play\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><\/button><\/div>\n<h2>Extra Shipping Methods in WooCommerce: Go Beyond the Basics<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the default WooCommerce shipping methods (Flat Rate, Free Shipping, and Local Pickup) are sufficient for simple stores, they often fall short for businesses with more complex logistics needs. If you&#8217;re looking to offer flexible, accurate, and scalable shipping options, it&#8217;s time to explore <\/span><b>Extra Shipping Methods in WooCommerce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this part of the guide, I\u2019ll take a closer look at two powerful solutions: <\/span><b>Table Rate Shipping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which gives you full control over rule-based shipping costs, and <\/span><b>Live Rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which dynamically calculate real-time shipping prices from major carriers. These methods can significantly enhance your store\u2019s delivery strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table Rate Shipping: Unlock Advanced Delivery Logic<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When default shipping methods fall short, <\/span><b>Table Rate Shipping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers the flexibility and precision needed for complex WooCommerce logistics. It enables you to define shipping rules based on multiple factors, such as cart weight, item count, order total, or shipping classes. It makes it one of the most powerful components in your toolbox of <\/span><strong>Extra Shipping Options for WooCommerce<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>How Table Rate Shipping Works<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table Rate Shipping is one of the most flexible and powerful shipping methods available for WooCommerce. Instead of offering a single, flat shipping rate or relying on broad rules, it allows you to build <\/span><b>dynamic shipping scenarios based on customizable conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The idea is simple: define a set of rules (a \u201ctable\u201d) that determine how much a customer should pay based on what they\u2019re buying, where they\u2019re located, how much it weighs, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Table Rate Shipping, you can charge shipping costs based on almost any variable relevant to your store. Want to apply different rates depending on the total cart weight? You can do that. Need to set specific prices for orders to certain zip codes or countries? No problem. Prefer to offer free shipping for orders over a certain value, but only within a specific region? Table Rate Shipping handles that too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In reality, the possibilities are nearly endless: <\/span><b>the only limit is the flexibility of the plugin you choose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s why we created Flexible Shipping plugin. It allows you to create almost any shipping scenario you can imagine. As one of the most advanced Table Rate Shipping solutions for WooCommerce, it lets you create <\/span><b>multiple condition-based rules<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offering incredible control over your shipping logic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <div class=\"plugin-card\">\n        <div class=\"plugin-card-top\">\n            <div class=\"plugin-text\">\n            \t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"plugin-card-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/flexible-shipping-pro-avatar-icon.svg\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">Flexible Shipping PRO WooCommerce <br \/><span class=\"price\"><span class=\"wcpbc-price wcpbc-price-395\" data-product-id=\"395\"><span class=\"wcpbc-price wcpbc-price-395\" data-product-id=\"395\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&#036;<\/span>99.00<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"subscription-details\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>The best Table Rate Shipping for WooCommerce. 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You can create <\/span><b>tailored shipping strategies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that reflect your unique business needs and customer expectations. Below are some of the most common and powerful scenarios you can implement using Table Rate Shipping in WooCommerce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-Based Shipping Rules<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to offer different shipping options depending on the time of day or day of the week? For example, you might want to offer <\/span><b>express delivery only on weekdays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or restrict <\/span><b>same-day shipping to orders placed before noon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With Table Rate Shipping, you can implement such time-sensitive conditions and match customer expectations with accurate delivery promises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to configure it step by step in this guide:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/blog\/woocommerce-shipping-based-on-time\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WooCommerce Shipping Based on Time<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product Size-Based Shipping Rates<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some products are small and light, while others are bulky or oversized\u2014and your shipping strategy should reflect that. Using Table Rate Shipping, you can <\/span><b>differentiate rates based on product dimensions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, applying surcharges or special handling fees for items that exceed specific size thresholds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See how it works in practice:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/blog\/woocommerce-shipping-by-product-size\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WooCommerce Shipping by Product Size<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipping Costs Based on Number of Items<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling multiple products per order? With Table Rate Shipping, you can set <\/span><b>quantity-based pricing tiers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as charging a base fee for the first item and an additional cost for each extra product in the cart. This is particularly useful for wholesale stores, subscription boxes, or sellers of small, stackable goods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover how to implement it:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/blog\/woocommerce-shipping-based-on-number-of-items\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WooCommerce Shipping Based on Number of Items<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight-Based Shipping Calculations<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most common use cases. Whether you want to offer tiered pricing based on total cart weight or set different rates per kilogram or pound, Table Rate Shipping gives you full control over your <\/span><b>weight-based shipping logic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a must-have for stores dealing with heavy goods, raw materials, or volume-based delivery pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the full tutorial here:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/octolize.com\/blog\/woocommerce-weight-based-shipping-tutorial\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WooCommerce Weight-Based Shipping \u2013 Step by Step<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery Options<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you operate locally or have access to fast courier services, Table Rate Shipping allows you to offer <\/span><b>premium delivery services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as same-day or next-day shipping, often based on cart value, product type, or postcode. 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Customers always see <\/span><b>the latest available rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with accurate ETAs and service descriptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Advantages of Using Live Rates<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main benefits of Live Rates is that you no longer have to <\/span><b>manually update shipping prices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when carriers change their rates. Everything is synced automatically, which helps avoid overcharging or undercharging. It also builds trust with your customers by offering <\/span><b>official courier services directly in the checkout<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also provide <\/span><b>multiple delivery options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a single carrier. 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