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New Parcel field 'internal_reference'

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We have introduced a new field named internal_reference on the parcel objects.

internal_reference allows you to assign a reference to track and identify each parcel within your shipment.

You can specify this field in the request body when creating a shipment. It will be stored with the parcel object and accessible via the API.

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internal_reference will neither be displayed on any label nor be transmitted to the carrier.

New shipment field 'additional_reference'

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We have introduced a new field called additional_reference for shipments.

additional_reference allows you to specify a secondary reference when creating a shipment. This field is optional and can be used to provide additional information or identification for your shipment.

The additional_reference field is introduced at every endpoint relevant to shipments. For more details, please refer to the API Reference.

Note: Unlike reference, additional_reference is not guaranteed to be printed on the label.

New parcel field 'stackable' for shipments

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We have introduced a new parcel field called stackable for shipments. As of now, this field is relevant for those booking DHL Freight Sweden shipments with the following product codes:

DHLFSE_EUC
DHLFSE_S
DHLFSE_PT
DHLFSE_EUL
DHLFSE_HD
DHLFSE_HDR

stackable allows you to specify whether an individual parcel can be stacked, providing more flexibility and efficiency in handling your shipments. stackable defaults to true if not specified.

The stackable field is introduced at every endpoint relevant to shipments. For more details, please refer to the API documentation.

New field in Carrier Setup file

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Carrier setup files now include a new field, service_point_product, which indicates whether a product is a service point product or not. Read the full guide on how to retrieve and use the carrier setup file here.

Shipmondo API - Documentation and response updates

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We are introducing a series of updates to our API responses and requests, specifically targeting shipment payloads. These changes are aimed at improving data consistency and ensuring clearer documentation for developers. Here’s a breakdown of the changes you need to be aware of:

DSV XPress - Pickup changed to a service

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This change takes effect on 2024-09-10. The service is already available, but it will have no effect until this

To extend the possiblities of using DSV XPress, pickup will no longer be automatically booked.

From 2024-09-10 it will be required to include the service code PICKUP if you wish to book pickup with your DSV XPress shipments.