This article serves as the central hub for integrating Skydropx 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.

To review all supported carriers and their specific requirements, see: techSHIP supported Carriers - Master List [Guides List].

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Onboarding Requirements
  • Information to be Provided
  • Settings to be Verified
• Configuration Hierarchy and Guides
• Carrier Specifications and Constraints
  • Labels
  • Operational Constraints

Onboarding Requirements

Before configuring Skydropx in techSHIP, you must gather specific credentials and verify account settings. 

Skydropx supports both Small Parcel and LTL services through the SKYDROPX carrier code. The service type used for shipping is determined by the selected Service code in the Billing Account or Order 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:

WARNING: Skydropx PRO API access is required to obtain API credentials and configure this integration. Contact Skydropx Customer Care to confirm the customer’s subscription and API access before onboarding.

Settings to be Verified

The following account configurations must be validated to prevent errors during the connection setup or the shipping process:

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, by clicking in the blue icons:

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.
4	Order Settings		Transaction	Defines order-level carrier options.

Carrier Specifications and Constraints

This section outlines specific operational behaviors and data limitations inherent to the Skydropx integration. 

Labels

The following table summarizes BOL and label support specific to this carrier:

ITEM	SUPPORTED
Label
References
BOL

Skydropx labels are generated in PDF format only.

Operational Constraints

This section details specific operational rules and limitations imposed by Skydropx. These constraints are enforced by the carrier and must be considered when planning your shipping workflow:

• Skydropx supports Small Parcel and LTL services through the SKYDROPX carrier code.
• The selected Service code determines which service type is used for shipping.
• Skydropx PRO access is required to obtain API credentials and configure the integration.
• Services must be enabled in the customer’s Skydropx carrier portal before they can be used in techSHIP.
• When rating, Skydropx returns rates based on the services enabled in the customer’s Skydropx carrier portal.
• References are not printed on Skydropx labels.
• Dimensions are required.