E-Commerce Shipping Agreements: How to Reduce Costs
Shipping costs are a major expense in e-commerce. With the right agreements, per-unit costs can be reduced by 30-50%.
Making Agreements
- Direct: Contact carrier corporate sales for custom pricing. 100+ monthly shipments typically qualify
- Through platforms: Zunapro leverages bulk volume for discounted rates
Carrier Comparison
- Yurtici Kargo: Widest branch network (1,000+). Corporate: 100-180 TL
- Aras Kargo: Competitive pricing. Corporate: 90-170 TL
- MNG Kargo: Strong in major cities. Corporate: 95-175 TL
- Surat Kargo: Fast delivery focused. Corporate: 100-180 TL
- PTT Kargo: Widest distribution. Corporate: 80-150 TL
- Trendyol Express / HepsiJet: Marketplace-specific solutions
Shipping Integration
Automatic data exchange between your e-commerce system and carrier.
- Automatic shipment creation and label printing
- Tracking number auto-submission
- Real-time status updates
- Return shipping management
Integration Methods
- Through e-commerce platform (Ticimax, ikas, Shopify)
- Through integration platform (Zunapro)
- Direct API integration
Cost Reduction Tips
- Agreements with multiple carriers for competition
- Optimize dimensional weight with smaller packaging
- Volume discounts through bulk shipping
- Leverage marketplace shipping agreements
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