Import CSV Templates to Create Freight Orders or Batch Parcel in Minutes!

Freight shipping can be a daunting task, especially if you have a lot of packages to send. But Deftship makes it easy to create batch parcel or freight orders with its user-friendly platform. Deftship is a cloud-based shipping platform that helps businesses of all sizes ship their products more efficiently. With Deftship, businesses can compare rates from different carriers, create batch orders, and print labels.

Advantages of freight orders

There are many advantages to creating batch parcels or freight orders with Deftship. First, it can save you time and money. By creating a single order for multiple packages, you can avoid having to fill out separate shipping labels for each package. This can save you a lot of time, especially if you have a lot of packages to send.

Second, batch orders can help you get better shipping rates. When you create a batch order, Deftship can compare rates from multiple carriers to find the best deal for you. This can save you a lot of money, especially if you're shipping large or heavy packages.

How to Create Batch Parcel or Freight Orders

To create a batch parcel or freight order with Deftship, you'll need to:

1. Download the order template.
   

   
   
   Go to 'Open Orders', then, click on the Import button

   If you don't have the file yet, you can download the file first. Options are below:

   
   Download Parcel - in creating batch parcel orders
   Download Freight - in creating batch freight orders
   

   NOTE: FedEx and UPS use the same template.
   

   
   

2. Fill out the form.
   
   NOTE: Those cells with Yellow Highlights are required and you need to fill them out.
   
   Parcel v7.0
   
   

   
   

   Freight v1.6
   
   

   
   

3. Select the origin address and upload the file.
   
   A. Select the Ship From/ Origin of the Shipment
   
   Now there is no need to fill in the From Address ID in the form, and you can directly select it in the system when uploading, so if the shipping address is not yet on the system, you can first create the address into the system and save it.

   Click here for the steps in adding Origin Address.
   
   

   

   
   
   3B. Upload the file
   
   Drag and drop or browse the accomplished file. Then click the Submit button
   

   

   
   
   ⚠️ NOTE: ⚠️In case some information is missing or found incorrect, the system will notify you to go back to the form and try again.
   

   

4. Get a quotation.
   
   If the submission is successful, click on 'Get Quotes' to see shipping prices.
   
   

   
   

5. Download the label.

   
   A. After clicking Ship, "Download Generated Label" will appear for your batch order.

   B. You can also merge multiple labels that you can see in your shipment order records.

How to Merge Labels

You can merge multiple orders into one label. Please see the identified icon for your reference.

1. Go to Shipment Orders

2. Select Parcel orders or Freight Ordersthat need to be merged.

3. Click the drop-down button next to Sync Orders, and click on 'Merge Labels'.

NOTE: There will be a confirmation message will pop up. See the example below:

The action will also be visible in your notifications.

4. When the new label is ready, you can now download it.

SAMPLE FREIGHT ORDER LABEL:

Conclusion

Creating batch parcel or freight orders with Deftship is a quick and easy way to save time and money on your shipping. By following the steps in this blog post, you can be up and running in no time.

If you're looking for a way to save time and money on your shipping, I encourage you to try Deftship. With their user-friendly platform, you can create batch parcel or freight orders in just a few minutes.

Are you looking for more tips on shipping and logistics? Contact us today to learn how we can help you streamline your operations and reduce costs.