Select Carrier based on quantity of specific item

[aaamodelsupply]

So here is my issue...I was trying to ship a small lithium battery and the usps will only allow a certain amount (1 battery)  to be shipped in one package...so I created a rate for that product to only use another carrier/s, but the shipping for the other carriers for 1 battery is a lot higher than the usps.  Can I set a rate that would allow a quantity of 1 to be shipped via usps and 2 or more to be shipped via other carriers only?

[kolevich]

Hi @aaamodelsupply,
These kind of shipping rate rules can be easily configured with a 3rd party app such as Calcurates and I am not sure it can be achieved with Shopify default shipping settings. But those apps require a CCS feature enabled for your Shopify store. Our team is happy to help you with the app setup.

[Joel_Antony]

Hi @aaamodelsupply In Shopify, you can set up a system to manage carrier options based on the products in your shipping profile. 

Create Product Variants: Start by creating separate product variants for each battery quantity, such as "1 Battery" for single units, "2 Batteries" for pairs, and so on (e.g., 3, 6, 8 batteries, etc.).

Shipping Profiles: Go to the Shipping and Delivery settings and create two shipping profiles:

• Profile 1: Include only the 1-battery variant and assign USPS as the shipping option.
• Profile 2: Add all other variants (2 or more batteries) and assign alternative carriers.

However, this method can be complex to set up and may not meet your needs in all scenarios, especially if your store has a wide variety of products.

If this setup doesn’t fully meet your needs, the PH Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App is an excellent solution. It provides greater flexibility, allowing you to set custom conditions (e.g., by quantity, weight, or zone) to assign specific carriers and services based on those conditions. It also supports multiple carriers and simplifies the process of printing labels, scheduling pickups, and tracking shipments—all within Shopify.