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Webhook Integration for Shipping Events
Receive real-time shipping updates via webhooks for automation.
January 9, 20261 min read36 views
Shipping Webhook Integration
Automate workflows with real-time shipping events.
Common Webhook Events
| Event | Trigger | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| label.created | Label purchased | Update order status |
| shipment.in_transit | Carrier scan | Notify customer |
| shipment.delivered | Delivery confirmed | Request review |
| shipment.exception | Delay/issue | Alert support |
Payload Example
Typical webhook payload includes:
- Event type
- Timestamp
- Tracking number
- Carrier
- Status details
- Delivery estimate
Implementation Best Practices
| Practice | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Verify signatures | Security |
| Respond quickly | Reliability |
| Process async | Performance |
| Log all events | Debugging |
Retry Logic
| Attempt | Delay |
|---|---|
| 1 | Immediate |
| 2 | 5 minutes |
| 3 | 30 minutes |
| 4 | 2 hours |
| 5 | 24 hours |
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