How can I split a large order into multiple packages easily?

Topic summary

Core Issue:
Merchants need to split single orders into multiple shipping boxes while ideally maintaining one tracking number and avoiding inflated costs from purchasing separate labels.

Native Shopify Solutions:

  • Use the “…” menu on the order page and select “split fulfillment” to divide items across multiple shipments
  • Alternatively: Open order → Create Shipping Label → set quantities to zero for items not in current box → repeat for each package
  • These methods generate separate tracking numbers per box, which some users find acceptable while others consider it problematic

Key Limitation:
Multiple boxes typically require multiple labels and tracking numbers. One user clarifies this reflects actual shipping logistics—carriers charge per box moved, not per order.

Third-Party App Recommendations:

  • InXpress Shipping Rates: Supports batch shipping with multiple packages under one tracking number
  • ShipBlink: Handles multi-package label generation and custom parcel boxes
  • SKUSavvy: Integrates with Shopify for multi-box orders with single tracking labels
  • FedEx Shopify app: Automates packing based on weight/dimensions

Community Consensus:
The built-in split fulfillment feature works for basic needs, though third-party apps offer more sophisticated multi-package handling for complex shipping requirements.

Summarized with AI on October 31. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

In Shopify, one solution to handle orders requiring multiple boxes is to partially fulfill the order, ship one box, and then create a second shipment with the remaining items. However, this isn’t an ideal solution because you would still be purchasing multiple labels.

For a more efficient and streamlined approach, I recommend using the SKUSavvy multi-box shipping and fulfillment app. It seamlessly integrates with Shopify, allowing you to split orders into multiple boxes while generating a single tracking label. This eliminates the need for manual partial fulfillment and creates a better shipping experience for both you and your customers. Give it a try and optimize your shipping processes with ease!

SKUSavvy integrates directly with Shopify so your orders, order updates, tracking, and inventory are synced in real-time up to Shopify.