DPD Germany from ShipStation offers domestic and international shipping services for Germany-based ShipStation API accounts shipping from Germany.
This guide provides developers with the details needed to build DPD Germany shipping capabilities into your ShipStation API workflows.
carrier_name: dpd_germany
DPD Germany from ShipStation supports rate shopping with ShipStation API.
Available DPD Germany services are provided below. Please note that carriers may update their available services at any time. To ensure you are always using valid services, you can use the list carrier services endpoint at any time.
| Service | API Code |
|---|---|
| DPD CLASSIC | dpd_classic |
| DPD CLASSIC SMALL PARCEL | dpd_classic_small_parcel |
| DPD PAKETSHOP XS PAKET | dpd_paketshop_xs_paket |
| DPD PAKETSHOP S PAKET | dpd_paketshop_s_paket |
| DPD PAKETSHOP M PAKET | dpd_paketshop_m_paket |
| DPD PAKETSHOP L PAKET | dpd_paketshop_l_paket |
| DPD PAKETSHOP XL PAKET | dpd_paketshop_xl_paket |
| Service | API Code |
|---|---|
| DPD CLASSIC | dpd_classic_international |
| DPD CLASSIC SMALL PARCEL | dpd_classic_small_parcel_international |
| DPD PAKETSHOP XS PAKET | dpd_paketshop_xs_paket_international |
| DPD PAKETSHOP S PAKET | dpd_paketshop_s_paket_international |
| DPD PAKETSHOP M PAKET | dpd_paketshop_m_paket_international |
| DPD PAKETSHOP L PAKET | dpd_paketshop_l_paket_international |
| DPD PAKETSHOP XL PAKET | dpd_paketshop_xl_paket_international |
| (NON-EU) DPD CLASSIC | dpd_classic_non_eu |
| (NON-EU) DPD CLASSIC SMALL PARCEL | dpd_classic_small_parcel_non_eu |
| Service | Min* (cm) | Max* (cm) | Max Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paketshop XS Paket | 0 | 35 | 3 |
| Paketshop S Paket | >35 | 50 | 20 |
| Paketshop M Paket | >50 | 70 | 20 |
| Paketshop L Paket | >70 | 90 | 20 |
| Paketshop XL Paket | >90 | † | 20 |
* Min and Max are the sum of the Longest + Shortest sides (cm)
† XL Paket maximum of 300 cm for Longest side + Girth (combined dimensions)
How to Calculate Girth and Combined Dimensions
Girth is the sum of the two shorter sides of a parcel, multiplied by 2. For example: The girth for a parcel measuring 35 x 20 x 10 cm would be calculated as 2*(20+10). So, the girth for this parcel is 60.
Combined dimensions is the girth + the longest side. Using the above example it would be calculated as 60 (girth) + 35 (longest side) = 95 (combined dimensions).
For additional assistance with calculating the girth and combined dimensions of a parcel, see the DPD Girth Calculator (DE) or DPD Girth Calculator (EN).
| Amount | Criteria |
|---|---|
| €4.50 | Length: 120-175 cm or Width: >60 cm |
| €2.50 | Volume: >150 L |
| €33.00 | Weight: >31.5 kg or Length: >175 cm or Combined Dimensions: >300 cm |
| €55.00 | Weight: >40 kg or Length: >250 cm or Combined Dimensions: >330 cm |
| Maximum | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Length | 50 cm |
| Width | 50 cm |
| Height | 50 cm |
| Volume | 111 L |
Return Labels SUPPORTED ✅ with some services.
Adding additional shipment insurance is not supported for this carrier. DPD Germany provides included protection coverage with a maximum of €50 for loss or damage on shipments originating in Germany.
- Label sizes: 4"x 6"
- Label formats: PDF
PostNL from ShipStation does not support adding custom label messages.
DPD Germany supports multi-package shipments.
DPD Germany from ShipStation supports voiding labels with ShipStation API. INTERNAL + check for statuses for requested parcel before allowing to void the label. Time limit for Merchant to void the label 30 Days (Internal limit) Process if API void method doesn't exist the code checks the shipped date and calculates the number of days since creation. If more than 30 days, voiding is not allowed - Message: “Shipment is in carrier system: voiding not allowed.” If the shipment already has carrier event status, voiding is not allowed - Message “Shipment cannot be voided after 30 days of creation.”
DPD Germany for ShipStation supports generation of Generic Commercial Invoice for Non-EU International shipments.
DPD Germany from ShipStation do not require manifesting.
Pickup for Home2 Services is auto-scheduled for the next day Pick-up, but cancellation is not supported. Pick-up is requested via label creation.
DPD Germany from ShipStation supports service points PUDO (Pick-Up, Drop-Off). Drop-off and pick-up points can be found using the ShipEngine API methods GetServicePoint and GetServicePoints.
DPD Germany from ShipStation supports receiving tracking updates. Review our Track a Package guides for details on tracking with the ShipStation API.