Add Product
The Add Product feature in Skyship allows administrators to introduce new shipping products that will be displayed to customers when they request shipment pricing. This feature ensures flexibility in offering various service options tailored to customer needs.
Product Details:
Product Name: Enter a descriptive name for the product to distinguish it from other offerings.
Product Mode: Select whether the product is Domestic or International, specifying the scope of the shipping service.
Product Type: Choose between Document or Parcel to categorize the nature of the shipment.
Carrier: Select a carrier from the available list that will provide this particular shipping service.
Carrier Service Type: Choose a specific service offered by the selected carrier that aligns with the product's requirements. These services are directly integrated with carrier APIs for seamless booking.
Weight Range: Define multiple weight ranges for the product, specifying:
Starting weight and ending weight for each range (e.g., 0.00 to 1.00 kg, 1.01 to 5.00 kg).
Ensure values are formatted with two decimal places (e.g., 0.00, 1.00) for accuracy.
Additional Weight Charge: Specify an additional weight charge per kg for weights exceeding the highest defined range. This charge applies when the shipment weight exceeds the upper limit of the last specified weight range.
Example Usage:
Weight Range Setup:
0.00 to 1.00 kg
5.00
1.01 to 5.00 kg
4.50
5.01 to 10.00 kg
4.00
Additional Weight Charge: $2.00 per kg
Example Scenarios:
Scenario 1: Shipment Weight = 3 kg
Weight Range: 1.01 to 5.00 kg
Calculation:
Price = (Weight in range = Price per kg) = 3 kg = $4.50
Scenario 2: Shipment Weight = 12 kg
Weight Range: 5.01 to 10.00 kg
Additional Weight Calculation:
Excess Weight = 12 kg - 10 kg (end of the last defined range) = 2 kg
Price = (Price for 5.01 to 10.00 kg range + (Additional Weight * Additional Charge per kg))
Price = ($4.00) + ($2.00 per kg * 2 kg) = $4.00 + $4.00 = $8.00
Additional Product Specifications
In addition to defining weight ranges and pricing, administrators can specify further details for products in Skyship to ensure comprehensive service customization and pricing accuracy:
Max Weight:
Define the maximum weight limit that this product type can support for shipments. This ensures that shipments within this weight limit are accurately priced and processed according to defined parameters.
COD Limit:
Specify the maximum Cash on Delivery (COD) value that this product type supports. COD allows customers to pay for their shipments upon delivery, and setting a limit ensures financial security and operational efficiency.
COD Charges:
Fixed Price: Set a fixed amount that will be charged for Cash on Delivery transactions.
Percentage of Shipment Value: Specify a percentage of the shipment's total value that will be charged as COD fees.
Application Rule: The system applies whichever amount is higher between the fixed price and the calculated percentage of the shipment's value.
Example Calculation:
Assume a product with the following COD specifications:
Fixed COD Charge: $5.00
Percentage of Shipment Value: 2.5%
Shipment Value: $200.00
If the shipment value is $200.00:
Percentage Charge: $200.00 * 2.5% = $5.00
COD Charge Calculation: System applies the higher amount, which is $5.00 (percentage charge).
If the shipment value is $500.00:
Percentage Charge: $500.00 * 2.5% = $12.50
COD Charge Calculation: System applies the higher amount, which is $12.50 (percentage charge).
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