PostNL from ShipStation offers domestic and international shipping services for the Netherlands-based ShipStation API accounts shipping from the Netherlands.
This guide provides developers with the details needed to build PostNL shipping capabilities into your ShipStation API workflows.
carrier_name: postnl_walleted
- A ShipStation API account based in the Netherlands.
- ShipStation Carriers must be activated for the account and have a positive account balance to create labels. See our Using ShipStation Carriers page for details about activating it in your account.
- All shipments must originate from an address in the Netherlands.
- All shipments must include both the weight and the dimensions.
PostNL from ShipStation supports rate shopping with ShipStation API.
Available services with PostNL from ShipStation 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 |
|---|---|
| Pickup Point | postnl_pickup_point |
| Standard | postnl_standard |
| Service | API Code |
|---|---|
| EU Pack Special | postnl_eu_pack_special |
NOTE: Action Required: New Zealand Border Levy Changes
Effective April 1, 2026, a new NZD $2.21 (+ GST) levy applies to low-value air freight consignments entering New Zealand. This levy is charged per consignment, not per item.
See the Shipping to New Zealand: Low Value Goods (LVG) Levy section in International Shipments for full details.
PostNL from ShipStation supports the generation of return labels.
Adding shipment insurance is not supported for this carrier, however PostNL provides included protection coverage of 33 Euro/kg up to a specific limit in case of lost or damaged shipments.
- Label sizes: 4"x 6"
- Label formats: PDF
PostNL from ShipStation supports custom label messages.
PostNL from ShipStation supportsmulti-package shipments.
PostNL from ShipStation supports voiding labels with ShipStation API.
PostNL from ShipStation does not require manifesting, but it supports the generation of End of Day Forms/Manifests.
PostNL from ShipStation does not support pickup scheduling or cancellation via the integration.
PostNL from ShipStation supports service points. Customers can drop off parcels at any PUDO location, including lockers, package points, and PostNL Post offices. Drop-off and pick-up points can be found using the ShipEngine API methods GetServicePoint and GetServicePoints, or via the PostNL location finder. Opening hours and cut-off times vary by location, with lockers often available 24/7.
PostNL from ShipStation supports receiving tracking updates. Review our Track a Package guides for details on tracking with the ShipStation API.