Shopify supported shipping carriers
You can buy shipping labels from multiple carriers supported by Shopify. Each shipping carrier has different policies, service levels, and pricing structures. Understanding the specifics of each carrier helps you avoid shipping delays, reduce unnecessary fees, and choose the right service for your customers' needs.
Carrier-calculated shipping rates in Shopify often display expected transit time next to the shipping rate at checkout, but they don't include your processing time. You can display delivery dates at checkout that include both your processing time and transit time to give customers accurate arrival expectations.
You might use different carriers when you need specialized services such as international shipping, signature requirements, or insurance coverage, or when you want to compare rates across multiple carriers to find the most cost-effective option for each shipment.