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Parcel

A parcel represents a physical shipment containing items from a fulfillment order. Parcels are the unit of shipping and tracking in the fulfillment system.

Overview​

Parcels are the physical representation of items being shipped. Each parcel contains specific weight and dimension information needed for carrier calculations and shipping label generation. Fulfillment orders can contain one or multiple parcels.

Key Features​

  • Weight Management - Track physical weight in grams
  • Dimension Tracking - Store length, width, and height in centimeters
  • Tracking Integration - Carrier tracking numbers assigned after label generation
  • Status Monitoring - Track parcel lifecycle from creation to delivery
  • Return Handling - Support for return parcels with specific reasons
  • Label Cancellation - Cancel generated shipping labels when needed

Parcel Details​

Each parcel contains:

  • Weight - Physical weight in grams
  • Dimensions - Length, width, and height in centimeters
  • Tracking Number - Carrier tracking reference (assigned after label generation)
  • Status - Current parcel status (pending, labeled, shipped, delivered, etc.)

Common Operations​

  • Create parcels with weight and dimensions
  • Create return parcels with return reasons
  • Cancel parcel shipping labels
  • Query parcel details and tracking information

Related Types​

For detailed type information, see the schema documentation.