Step-by-step guide
To configure Standard Freight:
- Navigate to Settings (/zSettings.aspx).
- Select the Freight tab.
- Select the Freight Countries tab.
- Click 'New' to enter a new record.
- Populate the fields as required. Refer to the Freight Countries table.
- Click 'OK' to save.
- Repeat Steps 4-6 as required for additional countries if required.
- Select the Standard Freight tab.
- Click 'New' to enter a new Carrier.
- Populate the fields as required. Refer to the Carriers table.
- Click 'OK' to save.
- Click the 'Charging Zones' link.
- Click 'New' to create a new zone.
- Populate the fields as required. Refer to the Charging Zones table.
- Click 'OK' to save.
- Repeat Steps 13-15 as required for additional zones.
Example 1 - Flat Rate by Value
In the screenshot below, a freight charge of $11.50 has been configured for orders up to $100.00 in value. Note that values are entered as inc-GST amounts.
Below is the charging zone for the 'POST' carrier code shown above. As this carrier code is applicable Australia-wide, the start and end postcodes have been entered as 0 - 9999.
No charges have been entered on this screen, as the flat rate was entered as the 'Minimum Freight Charge' against the carrier, but a $/kg charge and a base charge could also be added here. In this case, the greater of the two charges would apply.
Example 2 - Weight and Location Matrix
In the screenshot below, a minimum freight charge of $20.00 (inc-GST) has been configured for orders between 10 and 50kg via StarTrack Express.
- If the total order value exceeds $2,000 (inc-GST), there is no charge for this freight option.
- If the order's total weight does not fall between 10 and 50kg, this freight option will not be presented.
Once we examine the Charging Zones for the above carrier (STAR2), we see that different base charges and $/kg rates have been configured for various geographic locations. These will override the Minimum Freight Charge configured against the carrier, as long as these charges are greater.
NSW has a Basic Consignment Charge of $20.00 (inc-GST), and $0.50/kg rate. There is a Delivery Lead Time of 2 days.
QLD has a Basic Consignment Charge of $22.00 (inc-GST), and a $0.50/kg rate. There is a Delivery Lead Time of 3 days.
Special Freight Products
It is also possible to configure a fixed charge for a particular product. In this scenario, the product with a fixed charge is excluded from the normal freight calculations, instead attracting the special charge entered on the 'Special Freight Products' tab.
In the screenshot below, product CV100 incurs a $50.00 (inc-GST) freight charge.
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