This article serves as the central hub for integrating FedEx - Nautical with techSHIP. It details the necessary credentials for onboarding, explains the configuration hierarchy required to start shipping, and outlines operational constraints specific to this carrier.
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To review all supported carriers and their specific requirements, see: techSHIP supported Carriers - Master List [Guides List].
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Onboarding Requirements
Before configuring FedEx - Nautical in techSHIP, you must gather specific credentials and verify account settings.
Information to be Provided
The following credentials and data points are mandatory to establish the connection. Ensure you have these items available before starting the setup:
| DATA ELEMENT | SOURCE (HOW TO OBTAIN) |
| Region code | Defined according to the target portal datacenter used for the connection. |
| Api Key | Retrieved from the target portal client API credentials. |
| Secret Key | Retrieved from the target portal client API credentials. |
| Client code | Retrieved from the target portal client setup. |
| Induction address | Defined from the warehouse induction address used for the connection. |
Settings to be Verified
The following account configurations must be validated to prevent errors during the connection setup or the shipping process:
| FEATURE/SETTING | VALIDATION ACTION |
| Api Key | Confirm the API key has been retrieved. |
| Secret Key | Confirm the secret key has been retrieved. |
| Client code | Confirm the client code has been retrieved. |
| Induction address | Confirm the induction address is available for setup. |
 | WARNING: Any missing or non-validated, incorrect setup or information will delay the setup process. |
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Once you have verified that information, proceed to the Baseline account setup guide.
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Configuration Hierarchy and Guides
To establish a valid connection and start shipping, you must complete the mandatory levels in the following order:
Gather Onboarding Requirements ➔
Carrier Baseline Account ➔
Client (Billing) Account
Use the table below to access the detailed configuration guides for each level:
| LEVEL | COMPONENT | MANDATORY | SCOPE | DESCRIPTION | CONFIGURATION GUIDE |
| 1 | Onboarding Requirements |  | Requirements | You are here. |  |
| 2 | Baseline Account |  | Carrier | Establishes the core technical connection. Must be created first. |  |
| 3 | (Billing) Account |  | Client | Connects a specific client to the Baseline. At least one is required to ship. |  |
Carrier Specifications and Constraints
This section outlines specific operational behaviors and data limitations inherent to the FedEx - Nautical integration.
Labels
The following table summarizes BOL and label support specific to this carrier:
| ITEM | SUPPORTED |
| Label |  |
| References | |
| BOL |  |
The table below specifies the hard limits for Label References enforced by FedEx - Nautical. Data exceeding these limits may be truncated on the physical label or cause manifest errors:
| CONSTRAINT TYPE | LIMIT/REQUIREMENT |
| Max. References Supported | 4 |
| Character Limit | TBD |
| Specific Field Rules | TBD |
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For a comprehensive guide on how to use label references, see: Using order References in your labels [Step-by-Step guide].
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