To get a shipping agreement for an online store, first document your monthly parcel volume, typical dimensions and weight, delivery regions and expected return rate. Then request written corporate offers from at least two or three carriers using the same profile so the offers are comparable.
- Learn how volumetric weight (desi) is calculated; smaller packaging lowers cost.
- Compare price tiers, regional surcharges, cash-on-delivery terms and return pricing.
- Check whether the carrier offers an API for label creation, tracking and return codes.
- Read the damage, loss and compensation clauses before signing.
- Start with a trial period and keep a second carrier for peak seasons.
Free shipping can lift conversion, but the threshold should be set against your average basket and margin. Distance selling rules also apply to returns, so publish a clear policy and confirm current obligations with your legal advisor. Racoun builds online stores on its own infrastructure, including carrier API integration, automatic shipments, tracking notifications and return flows.
Talk to Racoun: we are based in Istanbul and work with brands across Türkiye. Message us on WhatsApp or email ekip@racoun.com.
