The Howdy Glossary

ShipStation is a web-based e-commerce shipping platform for order management and fulfillment. Designed to streamline the shipping process, ShipStation lets users import orders from multiple online marketplaces, such as eBay, Amazon, Shopify, or their own e-commerce sites. The platform provides tools for managing orders in one place and automates many aspects of the fulfillment process. With labeling capabilities for all major carriers (including FedEx, UPS, USPS), ShipStation enables batch label creation and order processing while also offering real-time order tracking. The software supports inventory management across platforms and has features like branded tracking pages and customer communication tools. With reporting functions that provide insights into shipping costs and carrier performance, ShipStation can help businesses optimize their logistics operations.