Why Shopify Plus for High-Volume Shipping?

When you're shipping 1,000+ orders per day, standard Shopify shipping features become limitations. Shopify Plus unlocks enterprise-grade capabilities that can save significant time and money.

Shopify Plus Shipping Features

Exclusive to Plus:

• Shopify Scripts (checkout customization)
• Shopify Flow (automation)
• Dedicated API capacity
• Custom checkout (checkout.liquid)
• Launchpad for flash sales
• Wholesale channel

Shopify Scripts: Dynamic Shipping Rates

Scripts let you create custom shipping logic impossible in regular Shopify.

Example Script: Weight-Based Tiered Shipping

Tiered shipping based on cart weight
cart_weight = Input.cart.line_items.reduce(0) do |total, item|
  total + (item.variant.weight * item.quantity)
end
Input.shipping_rates.each do |rate|
  if rate.name.include?("Standard")
    if cart_weight < 1.0
      rate.change_name("Light Package - 3-5 days")
      rate.apply_discount(200, message: "Light weight discount")
    elsif cart_weight > 10.0
      rate.change_name("Heavy Package - 5-7 days")
    end
  end
end
Output.shipping_rates = Input.shipping_rates

Example: Free Shipping for VIP Customers

Check customer tags for VIP status
customer = Input.cart.customer
is_vip = customer && customer.tags.include?("VIP")
if is_vip
  Input.shipping_rates.each do |rate|
    if rate.name.include?("Standard")
      rate.apply_discount(rate.price, message: "VIP Free Shipping")
    end
  end
end
Output.shipping_rates = Input.shipping_rates

Shopify Flow for Shipping Automation

Flow creates automated workflows without code.

Workflow 1: Auto-Route by Product Type

Trigger: Order created
Condition: Product tag contains "Fragile"
Action: Add order tag "PRIORITY_HANDLING"
Action: Send email to warehouse team

Workflow 2: Flag High-Value Orders

Trigger: Order created
Condition: Order total > $500
Action: Add order tag "SIGNATURE_REQUIRED"
Action: Add order note "Insurance + Signature"

Workflow 3: International Customs Alert

Trigger: Order created
Condition: Shipping country != US
Action: Add order tag "INTERNATIONAL"
Action: Create task "Verify customs documentation"

Multi-Location Fulfillment

Shopify Plus handles complex fulfillment scenarios:

Inventory Allocation Logic:

Check stock at all locations

Prioritize by proximity to customer

Split orders if necessary

Route to appropriate warehouse

Setup:

Settings → Locations → Add all warehouses

Assign inventory to each location

Configure fulfillment priority

Set up shipping rates per location

API Capacity for High Volume

This matters for:

• Real-time inventory sync
• Bulk order imports
• Multi-channel integration
• Rate shopping at scale

Carrier Integration Strategies

Level 1: Native Shopify Shipping

• Basic carrier rates
• Limited customization
• Good for <500 orders/day

Level 2: Shipping Apps (Atoship)

• Discounted rates
• Rate shopping
• Automation rules
• Good for 500-5,000 orders/day

Level 3: Enterprise Integration

• Direct carrier API connections
• Custom rate tables
• SLA guarantees
• For 5,000+ orders/day

Bulk Operations

Bulk Fulfill Orders:

Filter orders ready to ship
Select all (up to 250)
Actions → Create shipping labels
Batch print via Atoship

Bulk Edit Shipping:

Export orders to CSV
Add/modify shipping info
Import back

Reporting & Analytics

Key Shipping Metrics to Track:

Custom Reports with Shopify Plus:

• Export detailed shipping data
• Integrate with BI tools
• Build custom dashboards

Flash Sale Preparation

Using Launchpad for shipping during sales:

Before Sale:

Pre-set shipping rates

Increase carrier capacity

Stage inventory at optimal locations

Brief fulfillment team

During Sale:

Monitor order flow

Batch process frequently

Use automation to handle volume

After Sale:

Review shipping performance

Identify bottlenecks

Document lessons learned

Integration with Atoship

For Shopify Plus stores, Atoship provides:

API Integration:

• Webhooks for real-time order sync
• Bulk label creation API
• Custom rate shopping rules
• Multi-location support

Enterprise Features:

• Dedicated account manager
• Custom reporting
• SLA guarantees
• Volume discounts

Cost Optimization at Scale

Negotiate with Carriers: At 1,000+ packages/day, you can negotiate directly:

• Base rate discounts
• Reduced surcharges
• Better accessorial rates

Use Atoship Volume Tiers:

Shopify Plus Shipping Checklist

☐ Implement Shopify Scripts for custom rates ☐ Set up Flow automations ☐ Configure multi-location fulfillment ☐ Upgrade API integrations ☐ Establish reporting dashboards ☐ Negotiate carrier contracts ☐ Document SOPs for team ☐ Plan for peak seasons

Making the Switch to Plus

When to upgrade:

• 1,000+ orders per day
• Complex fulfillment needs
• Custom checkout required
• Multi-location inventory

ROI Calculation:

Plus cost: ~$2,500/month
Shipping savings with Scripts + automation: $5,000+/month
Time savings: 40+ hours/month
Net benefit: $2,500+ per month

Ready to optimize your high-volume shipping? Contact Atoship for enterprise shipping solutions.