This article provides an overview of shipping manifest generation on Easyship.
What is a Manifest?
A manifest, or scan form, is a document generated by couriers that contains shipment information. It streamlines the handover process between the shipper and courier by allowing the courier to scan a single code instead of multiple individual labels. This is especially useful when handling multiple shipments at once.
Example: When 20 USPS shipments are created on Easyship, generating a manifest consolidates all shipment information into a single code. Upon handover to USPS, scanning the code processes all 20 shipments simultaneously. Without a manifest, each shipment would need to be scanned individually.
Supported Couriers and Conditions
Couriers that support manifest generation on Easyship:
- Australia Post (Available for Australia Accounts)
- USPS (Available for United States Accounts)
- Royal Mail (Available for Great Britain Accounts)
- Canada Post (Available for Canada Accounts)
Key Notes for Manifest Generation:
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Same-Day Creation: Manifests must be generated on the same day as shipment creation. They can include labels created on the same day or labels scheduled for pick-up within the next five business days.
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Generation Cut-off Time: Different couriers have different cut-off times for manifest generation. For example, Royal Mail manifests must be created before 6 pm UKT.
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Separated by Pickup Locations: Manifests are created based on the sender’s zip code. If you have multiple pickup addresses, Easyship supports manifest generation for each location.
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Single Manifest per Shipment: Shipments that have been previously manifested will not be included in new manifests and cannot be manifested again.
- Handover Date Selection: The handover date is usually the same or the next day as the manifest generation date.
How to Generate a Manifest
The process to generate manifests varies by courier. Below are the guidelines for supported couriers:
- Australia Post Order Summary Report
- USPS Manifest
- Royal Mail Manifest
- Canada Post Manifest
Follow the respective links for detailed instructions on how to generate manifests for each courier.