What is a shipping label?

Created by Matthew Stephens, Modified on Fri, 20 Mar at 10:31 AM by Matthew Stephens

Definition: A shipping label is a label attached to a parcel that contains the delivery and tracking information needed by the courier.


In simple terms

It tells the courier where the parcel is going and how it should be delivered.



What information is included

A shipping label typically includes:

  • Delivery address

  • Sender details

  • Tracking number

  • Courier service

  • Barcode for scanning

What happens next

Once a shipping label is generated:

  • The order is ready for despatch

  • The courier can scan and track the parcel

  • Tracking information becomes available

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