Adding the BPost Courier/ Service
Adding BPost Courier Services to Mintsoft is split into a couple of sections, the first step is to add the BPost Courier and Courier Service(s).
Courier
To add the BPost courier to your database, please do the following:
Click Shipping Management then Couriers.
Click Add New Courier.
Enter BPost Belgium as the name.
Contact details are optional.
Make the courier Active.
Click Create.
Courier Service
Once the courier is added to your database you can add new services to it by doing the following:
Click Shipping Management then click Couriers.
Click ManageCourierServices against BPost Belgium.
Then use the CourierServiceType drop-down to select a type (Usually Standard or Express).
Enter the service name in the Name field, then enter the Tracking URL.
If applicable, enter a Fuel Surcharge.
This is a percentage so type zero if it doesn't apply or a number if it does for example 4 then 4% is added to the Clients Parcel Cost when it comes to invoicing the client.
Switch Active to ON then click Add.
Adding Courier Service Code
After a courier service has been added, please do the following:
1. Click Shipping Management then Extras.
2. Next Courier Service Codes.
3. Click Add New Courier Service Code.
4. When completing the form, Select the option BPost Belgium on the courier dropdown list.
5. Add a Code and complete the other data in the following way -
Service
Service Code | Full Description |
AtHome | Used for domestic shipment |
International | Used for international shipment |
Extra Code 1 (Product)
Depending on the type of service used:
AtHome:
bpack 24h Pro
bpack 24h business
bpack Bus
bpack Pallet
bpack Easy Return
bpack XL
International:
bpack World Business
bpack World Express Pro
bpack Europe Business
bpack World Easy Return
Extra Code 2 (ContentDescription) – International Only
Extra Code 3 (ShipmentType) – International Only
SAMPLE
GIFT
DOCUMENTS
OTHER
Extra Code 4 (ParcelReturnInstructions) – International Only
Please add the code (RTA, etc.) only:
RTA (Return by Air)
RTS (Return by Ground)
ABANDONED (Destruction)
Extra code 5 (PrivateAddress)- – International Only
True
False
Courier Service Mapping
After the codes have been added, the last step is to map the courier service:
1. Click Shipping Management then Extras.
2. Next Courier Service Code Mappings.
3. Click Add New Courier Service Code Mapping and complete the following way:
CourierServiceId – Select the wanted BPost Belgium Courier Service.
CourierServiceCodeId – Select the wanted CourierServiceCode.
4. Create the mapping.
After all these steps are completed, you will be able to create a BPost Belgium Shipment when shipping an order.