This guide describes a convenience method for retrieving a shipment that was created from a sales order. The API returns shipment details including sales order information.
GET /v-beta/shipments/:shipment_id
GET /v-beta/shipments/se-1150919 HTTP/1.1
Host: api.shipengine.com
API-Key: __YOUR_API_KEY_HERE__The response includes:
- sales_order_ids: Array of order identifiers
- items: Array containing order item details (name, SKU, quantity, timestamps)
- shipment_id: Unique shipment identifier
- carrier_id and service_code: Shipping carrier information
- ship_to/ship_from: Address objects with name, phone, address components
- packages: Array with package specifications (weight, dimensions, insured value)
- total_weight: Combined weight of all packages
- shipment_status: Current status (e.g., "pending")
- dates: Created and modified timestamps