Shipping your first package

Click Ship from the dashboard or navigate to the shipping page. Start by entering or selecting your ship-from address. If you saved a warehouse, you can select it from the dropdown. Otherwise, type an address and ShipWave will autocomplete it using Google Places for accuracy.

Type the recipient's address in the destination field. ShipWave autocompletes as you type. The system automatically detects whether the address is residential or commercial, which affects carrier rates. For international shipments, select the destination country first.

Enter the package weight and dimensions. You can select a saved package preset to auto-fill these values. Choose whether the package requires a signature on delivery, contains lithium batteries, or needs additional insurance coverage. For international packages, you'll also fill out a customs declaration with item descriptions, quantities, values, and HS tariff codes.

ShipWave fetches real-time rates from all available carriers and displays them sorted by price. Each rate shows the carrier name, service level, estimated delivery date, and total cost. You can sort by price or speed. Select the rate that best fits your needs.

Click Buy Label to proceed to checkout. Enter your payment information (or use a saved card). After payment, your shipping label is generated instantly. Download the PDF and print it on a standard printer or thermal label printer (4×6 format supported). Affix the label to your package and drop it off or schedule a pickup.