Enhanced Acumatica 2019 R2 integration includes package level detail and rate shop from Sales Order
New Rate Quote user experience when using web user interface (available for select sources)
FedEx Home Delivery – updated to support the new weight limit: 150 lbs. (previously 70 lbs.)
BOL module (LTL UDF) now supports Canada origins and ability to specify weight and class independent of line items
StarShip shipping software | Version 19.x
StarShip shipping software | Version 19.3
Support for Sage 100 2019 StarShip Link
Support for Sage 500 2019
Support for Acumatica 2019 R2
EasyPost new support for Canada origin carriers: CanadaPost, CanPar, Purolator
Sage 100 2019
StarShip Link support for Sage 100 2019, in addition to BOI
StarShip shipping software | Version 19.2.1
Coming soon: Sage 100 2019 StarShip Link
UPS HazMat – the native UPS module can now generate all required paperwork for HazMat / Dangerous Goods shipments. This eliminates the need for a separate HazMat solution.
Supports UPSlink version 22.09 to comply with data security enhancements.
Expanded eCommerce, potential freight savings, Acumatica enhancements and Windows 10 updates.
Expanded eCommerce Integration
Did you know that StarShip allows you to ship against orders across multiple channels?
The eCommerce suite of interfaces* now connects to:
Amazon
eBay
3dcart
BigCommerce
Magento
Shopify
WooCommerce
Contact a Customer Account Manager to learn more about adding eCommerce integration to your license. *eCommerce module purchase required.
Potential Freight Savings
You’ll now see potential savings on every shipment with a real-time comparison to USPS discount prices. Find out immediately if you’re using the most cost effective method.
Acumatica Enhancements
Improved speed and performance for Acumatica 2017 R2 and later.
Windows 10 Updates
Improved speed and support for Windows 10 environment.
StarShip shipping software | Version 18.0.1
Sage 100 2018 StarShip Link, and more!
Sage 100 2018
StarShip Link support for Sage 100 2018, in addition to BOI
StarShip shipping software | Version 18.0
2018 carrier rate/service update, Sage 100 2018, and more!
Now supports USPS Pitney Bowes for electronic postage.
USPS Pitney Bowes
V-Technologies has partnered with Pitney Bowes to add value and savings to your USPS shipping.
StarShip users will receive a FREE* postage account for 3 years (a savings of up to $34.95/month vs your Endicia account).
*Postage accounts must be created and used by 12-31-2017 to receive 3-year savings
Ship now and pay later with the Pitney Bowes Line of Credit
* No annual fee
* Flexible payment options
* Save with USPS discounts and free postage earned through their rewards program.
StarShip shipping software | Version 17.4
Updated address validation and preparation for upcoming USPS changes.
StarShip shipping software | Version 17.3
eCommerce – WooCommerce Shopping Cart, New Acumatica API interface, OnTrac Web API, Support for Sage 500 ERP 2017 and more!
eCommerce – WooCommerce
StarShip’s eCommerce interface now supports WooCommerce shopping carts.
Expanded to include WooCommerce
Acumatica
Improved performance with direct API integration
OnTrac Web API
Sage 100 & Sage 500
Sage 100 BOI – new setting prevents import of Sales Order when customer is on Credit Hold
Support for Sage 500 ERP 2017
SMC3 support for zip based discounts
StarShip shipping software | Version 17.2
eCommerce – eBay, Amazon Shipping, YRC, OnTrac, A. Duie Pyle, & Estes changes and more!
eCommerce – eBay & Amazon Shipping
StarShip’s eCommerce interface has undergone a number of upgrades.
Now supports Amazon Shipping as a carrier, which allows you to ship your Seller Fulfilled Prime Orders.
Expanded to include eBay, so you can ship both your Amazon Orders and eBay transactions from one interface.
YRC Accelerated (ACEL) Services
OnTrac labels enhancements
OnTrac labels are now printed with the PDF-417 barcode, which contains important shipping information, such as the Recipient Name, Address, and Zip Code, along with the service offerings requested for the delivery.
A. Duie Pyle
has an added setting to accommodate users who have pallet pricing.
Estes
Requests a PRO number from Estes when a shipment is processed.
New preference settings to define how items are associated to packages for simplified international shipping
FedEx
FedEx SmartPost
Electronic Trade Documents (ETD)
HazMat/Dangerous Goods documentation: OP-900 and OP-950
USPS/Endicia
New flat rate package types (Legal Envelope, Gift Card Envelope, Window Envelope, Cardboard Envelope, Small Envelope, Regional Rate Box A and Regional Rate Box B)
Critical Mail service
Expanded Hold at Location fields
Support for Rubber Stamp 1-3 (similar to reference fields)
OnTrac
2011 rate & service changes
Setting Types
View the level at which a setting is applied
Setting is global to all users, at all locations, for all machines
Setting is specific to the machine
Setting is specific to the user
Setting is specific to the location
Address Validation Settings
New preferences to define the address line for the primary street as well as automatic validation if address line 1 fails
New! UPS Carbon Neutral – reduce your climate impact while demonstrating your commitment to sustainability.
New! Refrigeration
New! HazMat
Note: the initial release will not generate documentation
The UPS Freight module – available since version 10.1
FedEx
2011 rate & service changes
Coming Soon: FedEx SmartPost
Coming Soon: Electronic Trade Documents (ETD)
Coming Soon: HazMat/DG support including documentation
USPS/Endicia
2011 rate & service changes
HazMat/Dangerous Goods
Create hazardous profiles for easy selection during shipping
For interfaces with item-level integration: associate an item to a profile for further hazmat automation.
Coming Soon: HazMat/Dangerous Goods documentation for FedEx shipments will be available in a subsequent v11 release.
Documentation for UPS shipments is currently in development.
Filtering in customize interface
Search for StarShip target fields when customizing field maps and translations
POD
Obtain proof of delivery for FedEx shipments.
Dynamics GP and Exact Macola Notes:
Define different fields based on mode (parcel/ltl).
V-Technologies partners with Highjump to provide a more seamless shipping to EDI experience. You have the option of producing the GS1-128 label from StarShip or TrueCommerce Transaction Manager. Producing the label in StarShip allows all shipping labels to print at the same time. On ship/process, StarShip will transparently send shipment detail to TrueCommerce for final creation of the ASN to the trading partner.
Con-way LTL
StarShip continues to expand LTL offerings with the addition of Con-way, the nation’s 2nd largest LTL carrier. This rounds out the support for the top 4: FedEx Freight, YRC and UPS Freight. The Con-way module allows you to rate directly on the Con-way servers giving you live access to negotiated rates. In addition, you now have the ability to track, request pickups, generate the BOL and print package/pallet labels.
We continue to add enhancements to support new features being offered by Endicia.
Support for Registered Mail
Expanded supported box types to include: Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Board Game Box and Express Mail Flat Rate Padded Envelope
StarShip shipping software | Version 12.2.1
User-Defined (parcel)
This new module allows you to define an unlimited number of parcel carriers. This can be used for supporting local carriers OR to keep track of local deliveries. Enhancements include:
Supports an unlimited number of carriers
Define Ground and Air services for each carrier
Specify dimensional weight factors and accessorial costs including fuel surcharge
We continue to add enhancements to support new features being offered by Endicia.
Users running StarShip across multiple locations now have the ability to specify a location ID in the Endicia transaction. This ID is printed on the label and allows the USPS to better handle delivery issues.
Endicia Professional customers can now print the SCAN form based on sender ZIP or cost center.
Expanded the number of address lines for the 4×6 integrated Customs form and Express Mail.
PS 2976 Customs form is now allowed for all mail classes, irrespective of package weight.
FedEx 2Day(r) A.M. – 10:30 a.m. delivery commitment time for shipments with two-day delivery to most areas in the U.S.
FedEx First Overnight(r) Freight – nationwide, early-morning delivery of critical air freight shipments. Most markets will have a 9 a.m. delivery commitment. This service is tailored for customers with urgent manufacturing, distribution or replenishment needs and for palletized shipments weighing more than 151 lbs.
GS1-128 labels to streamline EDI shipments.
Use sample templates or modify the layout in StarShip.
StarShip now generates the SSCC number.
Roles and permissions – expanded to give administrators more control over user actions.
Screen defaults
Ability to set defaults outside of the ERP interface
StarShip shipping software | Version 12.1.2
Enhanced shipment editing and printing functionality!
Edit Shipments
New settings provide more control over the editing workflow
Define how processed shipments are handled when opened for editing
Notify the shipper when an open shipment exists for the selected document
New functionality to compare differences in incoming data while editing shipments
Printing conditions
Now further automate the shipping process
Condition builder allows you to define when a label or document should print.
The current module will support rate & service changes effective Jan. 2nd. We are actively working on enhancing the FedEx interface to support the new features below. This will be available as an update to v12 and we expect a general release in August.
Acknowledgement of Delivery (AOD) enhancements to support Direct, Indirect and Adult Signature Required.
USPS Endicia
Modifications to support new USPS features & postage changes were released in version 12.0.2. This release also included enhancements to ease the process of printing international customs forms.
Added support for the 2976A form to print on a 4×6″ thermal label.
Enhanced roll-up options for content description on the 2976A.
Expanded reference fields to support invoice (prints on custom forms)
Expanded support of free Delivery Confirmation to First-Class parcels
Mail Class
Delivery Confirmation
Comments
Express Mail
N/A
Included with service
Priority Mail
Free
First-Class Package Services
Free
Media Mail
Additional $0.19
Parcel Post
Additional $0.19
New First-Class Package Service – the USPS is introducing a new competitive product called First-Class Package Service which will replace First-Class Mail Parcels. Additional details:
*Same service standards as First-Class Mail Parcels
*Free Delivery Confirmation Commercial Base prices for 1 oz up to 13 oz
*Commercial Plus prices (under USPS contract) available for 13 oz – 16 oz
New Express Mail Flat Rate Box
*Same dimensions as Priority Medium Flat Rate Box
*Available for both domestic (70 lbs.) and international packages (20 lbs.)
New Priority Mail – Regional Rate Box C
*Larger than Regional Rate Boxes A & B: 15” x 12” x 12” and 25 lb limit
Changes for Express Mail Signature Waiver
*USPS will now require an addressee’s signature only when explicitly requested.
OnTrac
Modifications to support new OnTrac service changes are available in version 12.0.3 (release date: 2/1/12). Enhancements include:
New Residential fee
New Delivery Area Surcharge fee
Updates to label and manifest formats
StarShip shipping software | Version 13.x
StarShip shipping software | Version 13.1.0
QuickBooks Enterprise integration, ship via rules functionality, Rating Web Service and direct support for ABF Freight.
We continue to add enhancements to support USPS regulatory changes and new features being offered by Endicia.
The Parcel Post mail service is being renamed to Standard Post. This newly renamed service will be available at retail ONLY and includes electronic tracking at no additional cost. While this service will continue to be available to USPS Approved Shippers, commercial mailers should use the Parcel Select, barcoded, non-presorted mailing option in place of Standard Post (previously called Parcel Post).
The First-Class Mail International Parcel service is being renamed to First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS). First-Class Mail International Letters, Postcards, and Flats services remain unchanged.
Electronic Delivery Confirmation will now be available free-of-charge for international packages to Canada. This service provides mailers with the date and time that their package was delivered. Service will be available for the following mail categories: First-Class Package International Service (formerly First-Class Mail International) parcels, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, and Small Flat Rate Boxes.
Critical Mail will be available with a new signature option. This signature service will be added to the Critical Mail service at a more attractive rate than adding Signature Confirmation as an extra service.
The label layouts of the Integrated Customs Forms PS-2976 and PS-2976A have been modified per USPS guidelines.
Expanded the Cost Center field to support alpha and numeric characters.
Sage 100 ERP 2013 (v5) BOI interface – Testing is complete for this version of Sage 100. Form code printing as a result of ship/process is currently not supported with the 2013 release.
ACS Multi-Bin – enhanced the BOI (direct) interface to support this popular enhancement. StarShip will now recognize items that have been allocated via ACS Multi-Bin and retrieve associated lot/serial distribution and quantity.
UPS WorldEase® – ship packages to multiple recipients within a country or the European Union (EU) as one shipment that clears customs as a single transaction.
FedEx
The current module will support rate & service changes effective Jan. 7th. We are actively working on enhancing the FedEx interface to support new features such as the 1421-C (Dangerous Goods).
Ship Screen – search existing shipments and switch between interfaces from the Source Document section.
StarShip shipping software | Version 14.x
StarShip shipping software | Version 14.0.3
Dynamics GP Rate Quote and Custom Writeback, New Reports, AESDirect and Branded Email enhancements and more!
Dynamics GP Rate Quote (requires GP 2013 R2) and Custom Writeback
StarShip Rate Quote from Sales Transaction Entry – this customized rate quote functionality offers address validation, custom carrier rates, and time-in-transit details from Sales Transaction Entry (doesn’t require a seat!). Rate Quote can also update the address, ship via, and freight charge.
Write-back to custom fields
Dashboard
Two new reports: Return (Inbound) Shipments, Shipments By User
AESDirect
Now supports Ultimate Consignee Type and License Value fields
Branded Email
Customizable “From email”
StarShip shipping software | Version 14.0.2
UPS Capital, Sage 100 v2014, Sage 500 v2014, enhanced rate quote and new Freightview domain address!
UPS Capital
Electronically upload third-party insurance detail to eliminate manual reporting
Sage 100 v2014
New StarShip Link is now available. Note: the BOI interface has also been tested compatible with Sage 100 v2014. Both interfaces also include:
Access to StarShip Rate Quote directly from Sales Order! This customized rate quote functionality for Sage 100 offers address validation, custom carrier rates, and time-in-transit details from Sales Order Entry. Rate Quote can also update the address, ship via, and freight charge.
Sage 500 v2014
Tested/compatible with Sage 500 ERP 2014
Map to inventory user-defined fields
Freightview
Updated to use new Freightview domain address, required by 3/21/2014
Improve brand exposure and increase chances for repeat sales by adding your logo and customized text at the top of the label.
StarShip Rate Quote
A stand-alone application that can run from anywhere you have internet access! Give customer service personnel access to StarShip rating and time-in-transit detail to make informative decisions prior to shipping.
Sage 100 v4.5 and v2013 Enhancements
StarShip Rate Quote from Sales Order – this customized rate quote functionality offers address validation, custom carrier rates, and time-in-transit details from Sales Order Entry. Rate Quote can also update the address, ship via, and freight charge
Quick Ship – for our StarShip Link users, the Quick Ship button streamlines the workflow when shipping orders complete. Use it to perform “ship remaining” AND launch StarShip in one click.
Rate and Service Changes
As always, V Technologies continues to go through certification requirements to ensure compatibility with the latest enhancements and technologies.
Are you manually accessing rate quotes through averittexpress.com? Eliminate this manual step and gain better insight into ALL of your shipping costs/options without logging in to multiple websites.
UPS (web services)
Our next generation UPS module uses the latest web services technology to eliminate end-of-day PLD uploads, give you access to Mail Innovations & more.
Amazon Enhancements
We announced our Amazon integration last release and are actively enhancing it! The latest Amazon interface allows you to “ship complete” without defining the item quantity in StarShip.
Master BOL
Consolidate multiple parcel or freight shipments into 1 LTL shipment.
Item > Pallet Scenarios
Extending the packaging scenarios function to include pallet level logic.
StarShip shipping software | Version 15.2
Discount USPS rates
One more way to help you save on freight spend! We’ve partnered with Parcel Partners to give you access to Commercial Plus Pricing (CPP) with no contracts or minimum volume requirements.
Looking for ways to combat the DIM weight changes? Create your new account, enter dimensions and see CPP rates including a dimensional component
Take advantage of soft packs for reduced rates on packages up to 36″ using only LXW dims
Create your own flat rate program using your custom packaging
Utilize Pay-On-Use Returns to minimize costs associated to returns
First Class Package Service up to 16 oz.
On top of this you now have access to USPS electronic COD labels!
DHL
Support for latest DHL technologies – IMPORTANT: DHL to retire technology used in StarShip 15.1 and earlier on June 30, 2015
Now supports DHL Domestic Express and multiple international services
Sage 100 2015
Now supported for StarShip Link in addition to BOI
Sales Order Rate Quote – expanded field list for enhanced freight rules
Enhanced browser for batch processing
Group related orders into a single shipment with one click
Dynamics GP
Enhanced browser for batch processing
Group related orders into a single shipment with one click
Amazon
Link directly to Amazon orders
…or ship against an ERP order and update the ERP document + Amazon
StarShip shipping software | Version 15.1
Interface to CubiScan scales, FedEx One Rate, Dynamics GP Fulfillment, Batch Shipping, Custom EDI.
CubiScan scale support
Have you been impacted by the DIM weight changes put in place earlier this year?
New interface to CubiScan scales (models 100, 110, 125 and 150) to automate dimension scanning and make sure you’re quoting the appropriate freight to your customer.
Enhanced FedEx module
FedEx One Rate®, a simple, flat rate pricing option for FedEx Express® packages within the U.S.
Added support for the FedEx® Extra Large Box 11″x12″x11″).
Dynamics GP
Dynamics GP Fulfillment – StarShip can automatically fulfill items on your Dynamics GP transaction and we’ve added a setting to prevent shipping items already fulfilled.
Batch Shipping – We’ve added the ability to batch ship a group of orders and define exactly how you want everything updated in Dynamics GP.!
Sage 100 BOI
Batch Shipping – We’ve added the ability to batch ship a group of orders and define exactly how you want everything updated in Sage 100 BOI
Support for Sage 100 ERP 2014 Product Update 4 (5.10.4.0)
Sage 100 ERP 2013 Product Update 8 (5.00.8.0)
EDI – Your Way
Export details (as you ship) in a user-defined format to ultimately be used by your EDI system for automated ASN (Advanced Ship Notice) generation.
StarShip shipping software | Version 15.0
DIM Weight, Dynamics GP Enhancements, USPS/Endicia features, User Definable fields, UPS Capital, Branded Email, Reports, 2015 carrier rate/service update
UPS & FedEx DIM Weight Pricing
The most significant change: both UPS & FedEx will impose NEW dimensional (DIM) weight pricing on all ground packages. Lightweight shippers take note: a 1 lb. package with a size 10″x12″15″ will now be billed at 11 lbs.! A few things to consider:
We’ve added a new flag that requires DIMs to process a shipment
BATCH SHIPPING and Enhanced Search – Use filters to better manage your document view. Select a batch of orders and StarShip will process the shipments, print labels and update the source document in one click!
Rate Shop from Sales Order – Take advantage of StarShip’s powerful rating engine while creating estimates or orders. Use this to help with your carrier/service decision, validate addresses and update freight charges (including customized rules).
Custom Field Updates – You now have complete control over how StarShip shipping data is updated on your Dynamics GP document! Want to update the ship via to reflect how your package actually shipped? …or update the ship-to? Now all possible!
USPS/Endicia
Support for consolidators such as UPS Mail Innovations, DHL Global Mail, APC and more
Pay-on-Use Returns – provide your customers the convenience of return postage labels without the risk of paying for unused return labels – More: www.endicia.com
Priority Mail Cubic Pricing – do you ship small, heavy boxes? Packages that weigh less than 20 lbs. and measure .50 cubic feet at most are eligible and you could save BIG! …and this year the USPS significantly dropped the number of pieces needed to quality from 150,000 to 50,000!Sending a 20 lb., 3x4x8″ package from CT to OH would normally cost us $19.38. With cubic pricing that same package could cost as little as $4.99!
Get your packages there bright and early with Priority Mail Express 10:30AM
Use expanded reference fields for improved reporting
User Definable Fields
Create an unlimited number of them! Useful for taking advantage of rules-based processing (ship via rules, freight rules), custom email notifications, reporting and GS1-128 labels.
UPS Capital
Save money on carrier fees, simplify billing & streamline the claims process for all small package shipments! Request a quote!
Branded Email
More flexibility to define “From” email.
Reports
2 new standard reports: Return Shipments, Shipments By User.
Sage 100 v4.5 and v2013 Enhancements
Rate Shop from Sales Order – Take advantage of StarShip’s powerful rating engine while creating estimates or orders. Use this to help with your carrier/service decision, validate addresses and update freight charges (including customized rules).
Canadian Origin for FedEx shippers, OnTrac security changes, Southeastern Freight Lines (SEFL) updates
Canadian Origin for FedEx shippers
The FedEx module now includes support for shipments originating in Canada. Contact us to update your FedEx license with a Canadian account.
OnTrac Security Changes
OnTrac is migrating users to a new SFTP site for enhanced security and reliability. Starship 16.4.1 and higher supports the changes. Additional setup steps are required – see step 4: http://help.vtechnologies.com/ontrac_setup.htm
Southeastern Freight Lines (SEFL)
Now supports PRO#
StarShip shipping software | Version 16.3
Canadian Origin for UPS shippers, New Interface: Acumatica, Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016
Canadian Origin for UPS shippers
The UPS module now includes support for shipments originating in Canada. Contact us to update your UPS license with a Canadian account.
Acumatica
Support for hosted on premise or cloud-based versions
Link to Acumatica Sales Orders, Shipments, and Customers
Multi-carrier, multi-mode support
Rate Quote, Dashboard, Branded emails and shipping labels
StarShip shipping software | Version 16.2.1
AESDirect Transition to ACE, FedEx Freight Inbound shipping
AESDirect Transition to ACE
Shipping international goods? The way you submit your EEI filing information when processing a shipment in StarShip has changed. See: AESDirect to ACE.
FedEx Freight
Support for Inbound shipping
StarShip shipping software | Version 16.2
Carrier security updates, new LTL carrier: Pitt Ohio
Carrier security updates
StarShip now supports carrier security updates for UPS, FedEx, OnTrac, Estes, Old Dominion and others. New minimum system requirements include Windows 7 or higher. For a full list of supported operating systems, see: SHA-2 Security Updates.
New LTL Carriers
*optional modules
Pitt Ohio
StarShip shipping software | Version 16.1
USPS/Endicia rate/service update, changes for Reddaway and Holland freight carriers, new LTL carrier: Roadrunner, Sage 100 2016
New and updated LTL Carriers
*optional modules
Roadrunner – new
Holland – updated
Reddaway – updated
USPS/Endicia
USPS/Endicia 2016 rate & service changes went into effect: Jan. 17, 2016.
Updated prices for January 17, 2016, including new country groupings for Priority Mail International Flat Rate Boxes.
The following products will be eliminated:
* Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Box (domestic and international)
* Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C (domestic and international)
* Critical Mail (letters and flats)
Parcel Select Nonpresort will be rebranded as Parcel Select Ground™, and Standard Post will be rebranded as Retail Ground™.
The First-Class Package Service (FCPS) 14, 15, and 15.999-ounce offerings will be made available to Commercial Base users.
A new integrated customs form label format will be implemented for both domestic and international shipments that require customs forms (PS Forms 2976, 2976-A, and 2976-B). Your Endicia software will automatically pick the correct form type and number of pages required.
Up to $200 of merchandise insurance will be offered for Priority Mail International with the exception of Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes.
Sage 100 2016
Now supported for StarShip Link in addition to BOI
Sales Order Rate Quote – expanded field list for enhanced freight rules
Enhanced browser for batch processing
Group related orders into a single shipment with one click
StarShip shipping software | Version 16.0
2016 carrier rate/service update, A. Duie Pyle and Dayton Freight carriers, updated R+L, Endicia Global Service, Amazon enhancements and more!
New & Updated LTL Carriers
*optional modules
A. Duie Pyle – new
Dayton Freight – new
R+L – now supports pickup request and ability to generate the BOL
Endicia Global Service
Expedited shipping to Brazil and Mexico with a domestic label and no customs forms! *requires StarShip USPS module and service with Endicia.com
Same-day customs clearance. Shipments clear customs in as little as six hours as opposed to an average of five days.
Fast service. Shipments are delivered in eight to ten days.
End-to-end tracking. Endicia Global Service provides tracking and delivery scan rates that are equivalent to what shippers are accustomed to in the United States.
Price transparency. All duties and taxes are known at shipment creation. Endicia Global Service allows businesses the option to deliver products duty-paid. This means that taxes can be paid up-front rather than collected from the customer on delivery.
Reduced shipping complexity, with no customs forms to fill out and no need to print duplicate labels.
International address verification.
Amazon Enhancements
The latest Amazon interface allows you to see the status of your eCommerce Orders in StarShip.
Setting is global to all users, at all locations, for all machines
Setting is specific to the machine
Setting is specific to the user
Setting is specific to the location
