How to connect DPD Local to ShippyPro

Let's see how you can connect DPD Local to ShippyPro in just few steps. 🔍​

Summary

  1. Connection steps

  2. Supported services

  3. Specific requirements

  4. Errors & Troubleshooting

1. Connection steps

To connect DPD Local you need to add your DPD Local credentials from Carriers > DPD Local logo.

2. Supported services

Select then the Service you're going to employ between:

  • Parcel Next Day = 2^12
  • Parcel Second Day = 2^11
  • Parcel by 10:30 = 2^08
  • Parcel by 12:00 = 2^13
  • Classic = 2^19
  • Direct = 2^80
  • Expresspak 1 Next Day = 2^68
  • Expresspak 5 Next Day = 2^32
  • Parcel Saturday = 2^71
  • Expresspak 1 by 10:30 = 2^04
  • Expresspak 1 by 12:00 = 2^03
  • Expresspak 5 by 10:30 = 2^28
  • Expresspak 5 by 12:00 = 2^33

3. Specific requirements

Choose your Label Type:

  • Citizen Printer: ZPL
  • Eltron Printer: EPL
  • PDF
 

Zebra Printers are not supported by DPD Local, nor ZPL to PDF conversion. For this carrier is required an Official Citizen Printer.

 

it's not possible to display the Ebay marketplace order number on DPD Local shipping labels.

 

If you want, you can also enter a Custom Label to recognize the connection among all the others.

Windsor Framework

If you are shipping between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, please be aware that, in accordance with specific carrier directives, we transmit individual product details to the carrier.

  • B2C Shipments: The HS Code must be exactly 6 characters long.

  • B2B Shipments (Both 'At Risk' and 'Not At Risk'):

    • When filling out the CN22 form, ensure that:

      • The total weight of the items does not exceed the parcel weight.

      • The total unit value of the items does not exceed the total shipment value.

    • The HS Code must be exactly 10 characters long.

  • B2B 'Not At Risk' Shipments:

    • Ensure to have added at My profile > Sender Info:

      • UKIMS number (must be 32 characters long).

      • EORI number (must be 14-15 digits long).

For more information, please click here.

 

4. Errors & Troubleshooting

"ErrorMessage": "Invalid credentials"

In this case you'll need to contact DPD Local support in order to get API access.

As a first thing, find your local Depot by searching it from this link and adding your Zip Code, you'll then be able to reach DPD Local to activate your credentials.

 

Error Message: Maximum value exceeded consignment[0].totalWeight

Check with the courier to ensure that the total weight entered doesn't exceed the limit set for the selected shipping service.