Shipping / Handling charges can be specified based on purchase amount
Real Time connection with UPS, FedEx, and USPS to estimate cost using location and weight.
Support of freight products. Supports calculation of the freight rates based on vendors as well.
If buyer checks the "Same as the Shipping Address" checkbox first then all changes on the shipping address will be automatically applied to the billing address.
Fraud Protection Setup.
Orders automatically sent to the related vendor.
Vendors have their own access to view orders.
Each product can have a different associated vendor
Automated Vendor Order System assigned to each Product with custom invoicing and automated notification for confirm or paid orders for each Vendor / Drop Shipper to individual Custom Orders.
The realtime USPS configuration now accepts "Express Mail Container" and "Priority Mail Container", which help for more accurate estimation of the S&H fees. Support of the new USPS containers. From an USPS email: "...Beginning November 20, 2004, two (2) corrugated box shapes will be introduced with dimensions as follows: 11.25" x 8.75" x 6" and 14" x 12" x 3.5". Customers must pay a flat rate of $7.70 for items mailed in either box, regardless of weight..."
The realtime FEDEX configuration now accepts packaging dimensions "Height", "Width", and "Length" for all ground services, which help for more accurate estimation of the S&H fees. The S&H methods can be limited with the special [non-USA] country.