Overview
The Shipduo and Central Transport integration allows merchants to manage freight shipments within their existing Shopify operations. Real-time rates, shipment preparation, and tracking updates are all handled in one place, helping reduce manual work and improve shipment visibility.
- Access Central Transport rates directly inside your workflow
- Prepare and manage LTL shipments from Shopify orders
- Track delivery status from a single dashboard
How It Works
1. Connect Shopify and Central Transport
Link your Shopify store with your Central Transport account through Shipduo.
2. Sync Orders and Product Data
Orders, weights, and dimensions are automatically pulled into Shipduo for accurate freight handling.
3. Route Freight Orders
Use shipping rules or product data to identify which orders should be processed with Central Transport LTL.
4. Quote and Prepare Shipments
Access Central Transport rates, create shipments, and complete required freight details in one place.
5. Track and Manage Delivery
Monitor shipment status and manage delivery updates directly from your Shipduo dashboard.
Common Use Cases
Large Product Shipping
Route oversized or heavy items through Central Transport for more appropriate LTL handling.
B2B and Wholesale Orders
Process bulk shipments with structured freight workflows and consistent LTL pricing.
Hybrid Fulfillment Operations
Manage parcel and freight shipments together without splitting systems or processes.
Multi-Item Freight Orders
Combine multiple items into a single Central Transport shipment for simpler coordination.
Oversized SKU Management
Automatically identify products that require freight based on size or weight conditions.
High-Value Shipments
Use LTL freight for large or high-value orders that require more controlled handling.
Scaling Freight Operations
Support increasing shipment volume without adding manual steps or operational complexity.
Shipment Processing
- Create LTL shipments directly from Shopify orders
- Manage all shipment details in one place
- Reduce manual data entry with synced information
- Standardize how freight shipments are handled
- Keep shipment records organized and accessible
- Simplify day-to-day freight operations
Workflow Automation
Automated Freight Routing
Automatically route orders into Central Transport workflows based on product size, weight, or shipping rules.
Rule-Based Decision Making
Use predefined rules or product data to ensure the correct orders are processed through LTL without manual effort.
Seamless Workflow Separation
Keep parcel and freight shipments organized by automatically separating them within the same system.
Reduced Manual Tasks
Minimize repetitive work by automating shipment preparation and routing steps.
Consistent Shipping Processes
Standardize how freight orders are handled to improve accuracy and reduce errors.
Scalable Operations
Handle increasing shipment volumes without adding complexity to your workflow.
Freight Rate Management
Real-Time Rate Access
Access Central Transport rates directly within Shipduo based on live shipment details.
Accurate Cost Calculation
Calculate freight pricing using order weight, dimensions, and shipment requirements.
No Manual Rate Requests
Avoid delays and back-and-forth by eliminating the need for manual rate checks.
Consistent Pricing Across Orders
Keep freight pricing aligned from checkout through fulfillment.
Improved Cost Visibility
Get a clearer view of shipping costs to make better operational decisions.
Checkout Rate Support
Help ensure more accurate freight charges are reflected during the checkout process.
Better Pricing Control
Flexible Rate Application
Apply Central Transport rates based on your shipping rules, order types, or product conditions.
Controlled Pricing Logic
Define how and when freight rates are used to maintain consistency across different orders.
Custom Shipping Rules Support
Use rules or product data to control which shipments use LTL pricing.
Aligned Checkout Pricing
Ensure freight rates shown at checkout match the final shipment cost more closely.
Improved Margin Management
Maintain better control over shipping costs to protect margins on freight orders.
Rate Consistency Across Workflows
Unified Pricing Across Stages
Keep freight rates consistent from checkout to shipment creation and final delivery.
Checkout to Fulfillment Alignment
Ensure the rates shown to customers match the actual shipping cost during processing.
Reduced Pricing Discrepancies
Minimize differences between quoted and final freight charges.
Consistent Rate Application
Apply the same pricing logic across all orders using Central Transport.
Improved Customer Transparency
Provide clearer and more predictable shipping costs to customers.


