StarShip is a complete shipping solution that supports multiple carriers in one user interface while storing shipment history in a central location. You can rate shop between available carriers while shipping to find the most economical way to ship your packages. StarShip also supports Third Party Insurance and prints carrier-approved bar coded shipping labels and COD tags.
StarShip was designed to seamlessly integrate with source interfaces and provides the most efficient and error-free way to ship your orders. It gives you real-time access to many source interfaces on the market today. StarShip even makes your accounting department more efficient by automatically updating orders with freight charges and tracking information. This real-time integration allows you to invoice orders immediately after they are shipped.
The StarShip solution offers small parcel and freight shipping from one user interface and offers a great improvement in the speed, accuracy, and ease of shipping. The redesigned Shipping screen provides a graphic representation of your packages, as well as package contents. StarShip supports the national parcel carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS), regional carriers (OnTrac and Spee-Dee) and LTL options such as Enterprise TMS, YRC, Old Dominion, SMC3 and more. It generates package and pallet labels, packing lists, and a Bill of Lading (BOL).
In addition to supporting both parcel and freight carriers, StarShip also includes:
MS SQL database.
Seat licensing (eliminates per site license).
The StarShip Dashboard, a web-based tool for users to access and analyze shipment information.
Enhanced reporting using Crystal Reports.
Access to line item detail, to automate international documentation, customs filing and Bill of Lading (BOL) reports.
AES Direct integration reduces compliance risks : All international documents are completed using the item information from the order. StarShip also automates electronic filing by submitting export information directly to AES when applicable.
Address Validation reduces unexpected accessorial charges : StarShip verifies the accuracy of ship-to addresses and residential status.
Rate Shop to reduce freight costs : Shop between all licensed carrier modules, including small parcel and freight to select cost efficient methods.
Label and Document Auto-Print based on conditions you create and customize.
Support for small parcel : UPS, USPS Pitney Bowes, FedEx, OnTrac, Spee-Dee, DHL and User-Defined Parcel Carrier.
Optional freight carrier modules: AAA Cooper, ABF Freight, Averitt Express, Con-way, Old Dominion, R+L Carriers, UPS Freight, YRC, FedEx Freight, Enterprise TMS, User-Defined Freight Carrier, Estes, Southeastern Freight Lines, New Penn, Reddaway, and Holland.
StarShip eNotify : Send shipment email notifications through StarShip instead of using carrier notification options. It includes a Template Designer and Email Viewer (both accessible from the StarShip Client program menu).
StarShip Rate Quote, a web-based utility that allows users to quickly rate shipments and provide time-in-transit detail before shipments are processed. It provides a web interface for entering shipment information such as packaging, rating individual services, and rate shopping among carriers and services.
For Customers Migrating from StarShip v9.x
We have provided a Migration Checklist that you should review to make sure you have everything in place before starting this process.
Pre-installation Steps
We recommend following each of these steps in order to ensure a smooth migration process.
Review the Installation Guide : Pay special attention to the new system requirements and installation scenarios.
Attend a StarShip webinar : We encourage you to take advantage of this free resource to quickly become familiarized with StarShip's new look and feel, features, and functionality.
Review the Shipment Processing Guide to get the basics of shipment processing, as well as functional enhancements and differences from v9.
Installation Steps
Install the StarShip Server.
Install the StarShip Client. Note : If StarShip v9 was not installed on the client workstation, follow these steps for manually configuring StarShip settings.
Run the data conversion utility to migrate data from StarShip v9 to the new StarShip database.
Setup & configuration : Note the settings for Insurance and COD, if you require them per package (instead of per shipment).
Note : You can run StarShip version 9 and the current version of StarShip in parallel while you install and transition. If you have any questions regarding this new release, please contact the Sales Team at 800-462-4016.