Will this work with my existing Shopify shipping setup?

Yes. ShipStation integrates directly with Shopify and can connect multiple selling channels. Your existing Shopify store, product catalog, and order flow remain unchanged. We add optimized carrier accounts and automation on top of what you already have.

What if I already use a shipping app or platform?

We'll compare your current costs against what our collective buying power can provide. If you're using platforms like Freightcom or eShipper, our analysis typically reveals significant savings opportunities through direct carrier accounts.

How long does implementation take?

Most Shopify merchants are shipping with optimized rates within 7-14 days. ShipStation provides a 60-day trial with a dedicated rep for platform training. We handle carrier account setup and configuration.

What carriers do you work with?

FedEx, UPS, Canpar, Purolator, plus local carriers like FleetOptics for same-day and next-day delivery. We recommend the optimal mix based on your shipping patterns and destinations.

How does pricing work?

Pay-for-performance model. No monthly fees or setup costs. You only pay when you achieve savings on your shipping costs. We succeed when you save money.

Etsy Shipping Optimization for Canadian Sellers

Q: How exactly does the pay-for-performance pricing model work?

Our goal is transparency. There are no costs to set up or maintain. We save you time and money with the accounts and process we set up for you. If we do and continue to do, we make money. Otherwise, you don't pay us anything.

Q: What shipping carriers does Part n Parcel work with in Canada?

We have direct commercial agreements with FedEx, UPS, Canpar, Purolator, and local carriers like FleetOptics for regional deliveries. We analyze your shipping patterns and recommend the optimal carrier mix based on your destinations, package sizes, and service requirements.

Part n Parcel gives Canadian Etsy sellers their own direct carrier accounts at enterprise rates, configures their shipping platform, and manages it ongoing. Typical member savings land between 15% and 40%, with results that can push further depending on your carrier mix and destinations.

240+ Canadian e-commerce merchants already ship under direct carrier accounts through the Part n Parcel network. Every Etsy invoice you send on public rates is one they’ve stopped paying for.

The Problem

Why Canadian Etsy Sellers Are Losing Margin on Shipping

Limited Carrier Options Through Etsy

Etsy’s built-in shipping tools give you public rates with no negotiation leverage and no carrier choice. You take what the platform hands you.

Dimensional Weight Pricing Penalties

Handmade items shipped in protective packaging trigger inflated billable weights that exceed actual product weight, often by a lot.

Locked Out of Enterprise Rate Programs

Enterprise pricing with any single carrier starts at roughly $1M in annual spend. Individual Etsy sellers ship nowhere close, so they pay public rates while the merchants above them pay dramatically less for the same service.

Hours Lost on Manual Rate Checking

Comparing carrier rates for each shipment burns hours every week that could go toward product, marketing, or customer experience.

Canadian Remote Area Surcharges

Canada’s geography means steep delivery fees on anything outside major metros, and Etsy’s default carriers rarely flag cheaper alternatives.

Solution

How Part n Parcel Closes the Gap for Etsy Sellers

Part n Parcel is a managed shipping economics company built on more than a decade of Canadian carrier relationships. Members get their own direct accounts with FedEx, UPS, Canpar, and Purolator at enterprise rates they wouldn’t qualify for individually, with full visibility into what they’re paying on every label.

Enterprise Rates Through Collective Volume

Access to carrier programs that require roughly $1M in annual volume with a single carrier to unlock on your own. Pooling volume from 240+ Canadian businesses meets the thresholds carriers require for enterprise pricing programs most merchants can't reach individually.

Direct Carrier Accounts Under Your Own Business

Your own accounts with FedEx, UPS, Canpar, and Purolator. You ship under your own account, not through a master account controlled by a platform. Every rate is visible, every surcharge is yours to audit, and support goes direct to the carrier.

Multi-Channel Shipping Automation

Automated carrier selection, bulk label printing, and order syncing configured around your business. ShipStation is the platform most Canadian members run on, and our team handles the setup across your Etsy store and any other marketplaces you sell on.

How Your Etsy Orders Connect to Enterprise Carrier Rates

Your Etsy orders sync into a shipping platform where your Part n Parcel direct carrier accounts are already configured. Most Canadian members use ShipStation, though the same setup works with other major platforms. The integration preserves your existing workflow while putting enterprise rates and automation behind every label.

Your direct carrier accounts carry the same enterprise rates across every marketplace you sell on. Add Shopify, Amazon, or a new channel and every label ships under those same rates. No re-negotiation, no reseller accounts, no waiting for volume to build up on each channel separately.
Etsy orders import automatically into your shipping platform without any manual data entry required
Custom automation rules select the optimal carrier based on destination and package weight
Shipping labels print in bulk with tracking information pushed back to your Etsy dashboard

Shipping Cost Savings Canadian Sellers Achieve

Getting Started

How to Get Started with Part n Parcel

The process takes about two weeks from your first conversation to shipping with optimized rates.

Free Shipping Data Analysis

Share your current shipping invoices with the team. We analyze your data to identify exactly where you’re overpaying and project specific savings against your own numbers.

Direct Carrier Account Setup

We set up your direct accounts with FedEx, UPS, Canpar, and Purolator at enterprise rates through Part n Parcel’s collective volume.

ShipStation Platform Configuration

Our team configures your shipping platform with optimized automation rules, carrier integrations, and a one-hour training session. ShipStation is what most Canadian members run on, and we work with other major platforms too.

Ship with Transparent, Pay-for-Performance Pricing

Our fee is embedded in the carrier rate structure with no monthly charges and no setup fees. The markup is visible before you commit, and we earn on your shipping volume, so the incentives stay pointed at keeping your rates competitive.

Success Stories from Canadian E-Commerce Sellers

BC Handmade Apparel Seller, Etsy and Shopify

Challenge

No established carrier relationships and shipping costs blocking profitable expansion into US markets

Result

46% shipping cost reduction with viable cross-border rates

Ontario Specialty Tea Company, Multi-Channel

Challenge

Over-reliance on premium Express service where Ground delivered on time, combined with a weak local carrier partner for GTA routes

Result

29% cost savings through optimized service levels and local carrier replacement

Alberta Accessories and Apparel Retailer

Challenge

Limited to one carrier only with time-consuming manual label creation for each individual order

Result

31% cost reduction with multi-carrier automation

How Part n Parcel Compares to Other Options

Comparison of Part n Parcel vs. Etsy Default Shipping and Typical Shipping Platforms
Feature	Part n Parcel	Etsy Default Shipping	Typical Shipping Platforms
Account Structure	You ship under your own direct carrier account	Platform-controlled rates through Etsy	Master account controlled by the platform
Pricing Model	Pay-for-performance with a transparent markup you see before you commit	Public rates. No negotiation, no transparency.	Undisclosed margin built into every label. You never see the real rate.
Rate Access	Enterprise rates through collective volume across 240+ Canadian merchants	Individual seller volume only	Platform's negotiated rates
Carrier Support	Direct line to the carrier plus the Part n Parcel team	Etsy support only	Filtered through the platform
Optimization	Continuous, managed across your carrier mix	None	Set-and-forget
Multi-Channel Integration	ShipStation connects Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, and more	Etsy orders only	Varies by platform

Testimonials

What Canadian E-Commerce Sellers Say About Us

“Part n Parcel has delivered the biggest improvement to my work with shipping and logistics. Not only have our processes been streamlined, but we are saving a lot of money. I don’t think there is any better service like this in Canada. Paul and the team are incredibly proactive and innovative, always improving and finding better options to suit our needs and keep our costs down.”

Michelle

Google Review

“Working with Part n Parcel has given our small business access to rates from multiple carriers which allows us to choose the best price and service for each shipment based on geography and parcel size. Paul, Julie, and the team are responsive and helpful.”

Alecia

Google Review

“Part n Parcel was a difference maker for my business. I’m not sure I would be where I am today without their support and the connections they have brought forward. Highly recommend working with this team.”

Don

Toronto, ON

Frequently Asked Questions from Etsy Sellers

Do I need to change how I currently fulfill my Etsy orders?

No, your fulfillment workflow stays essentially the same. Orders import from Etsy into ShipStation automatically, and tracking information syncs back to your Etsy dashboard. The primary change is access to better carrier rates and direct accounts behind them.

What if I also sell on Shopify, Amazon, or other platforms?

ShipStation connects all your selling channels into one unified dashboard. You can manage Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, and other marketplaces together with consistent carrier rates and automation rules across everything. Many Part n Parcel members sell on multiple platforms.

Will this work if I already have existing carrier accounts?

Often, yes. We analyze whether your current negotiated rates beat the Part n Parcel network rates on specific lanes. Many members keep some existing relationships while adding Part n Parcel accounts where we offer better pricing or service levels. You’re not forced to abandon anything.

How exactly does the pay-for-performance pricing model work?

The fee is embedded in the carrier rate structure. There are no monthly charges, no setup fees, and no line-item service charges. The markup is transparent and shown during your free shipping analysis before you commit. We earn on your shipping volume, which means our incentives stay pointed at keeping your rates competitive and your carrier mix optimized.

What shipping carriers does Part n Parcel work with in Canada?

Direct commercial agreements with FedEx, UPS, Canpar, and Purolator, plus local carriers like FleetOptics for regional deliveries. We analyze your shipping patterns and recommend the optimal carrier mix based on your destinations, package sizes, and service requirements.

How quickly can I expect to start seeing shipping cost savings?

Members typically see reduced rates immediately after their carrier accounts are activated and ShipStation is configured. The complete setup process including ShipStation configuration and training typically happens within seven to ten days.

What is the minimum shipping volume required to join Part n Parcel?

We work with businesses shipping $10,000 or more annually, which is roughly 1,000 shipments per year. If you’re referred by an existing member or demonstrate strong growth potential, we’ll consider working with businesses at smaller volumes.

Every Etsy Shipping Invoice You Don't Audit Is Money Leaving Your Business

Part n Parcel analyzes your current shipping data to show exactly where margin is leaking: dimensional weight penalties, surcharges you’re absorbing, carrier choices that should be reversed. You see the gap between what you’re paying and what you should be paying before any commitment.