Electronic Mailing and Shipping Tools

Online shipping and mailing options for businesses of all sizes.

Electronic Tools

Ship-in-a-click

Shipping volume: low, infrequent
Use it: online at canadapost.ca
Automation discount: no

  • Ideal for occasional shipping.
  • Select and pay for the service you want online with a credit card.
  • Print a shipping label from your computer.

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EST Online

Shipping volume: low to medium
Use it: online at canadapost.ca
Automation discount: no

  • Ship and mail worldwide with a variety of Canada Post services.
  • Prepare an Unaddressed Admail™ campaign targeting multiple delivery areas.
  • Compare rates and delivery times for different services.
  • Send emails with tracking numbers to your customers.
  • Pay by credit card, account, or meter.

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Express Order Entry

Shipping volume: low to medium
Use it: online at canadapost.ca or from a link on your Intranet
Automation discount: no

  • Ship parcels in Canada only.
  • Prepare an Unaddressed Admail campaign targeting one delivery area.
  • Access a single, customizable shipping screen.
  • Ideal for returns and domestic parcels.
  • Pay by credit card, account, or meter.

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EST 2.0

Shipping volume: large
Use it: on your PC (desktop software)
Automation discount: no

  • Create labels and documents and print using a laser or thermal printer.
  • Allow multiple users to use the application.
  • Easily import, edit and search your contacts, and create groups.
  • Track shipments and send emails with tracking numbers to customers.
  • Get quotes and compare our shipping services, rates and features.
  • Pay by credit card, account, or meter.

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Preferred Third-Party Vendor Program

Shipping volume: Medium to large
Use it: PC based software
Automation discount: no

  • Off-the-shelf or custom software from an approved Preferred Third-Party Vendor.
  • Ideal for medium to large commercial customers who:
    • have complex business processes,
    • use multiple carriers,
    • need a solution integrated with their ERP system.
  • Pay by account.

Our preferred vendors have passed a rigorous approval process. Contact a vendor to discuss your requirements.

View the list of our approved preferred vendors.


Customer Developed Shipping System

Shipping volume: Medium to large
Use it: Custom developed
Automation discount: no

  • Design and build your own shipping software.
  • For commercial customers with unique shipment processing requirements.
  • Conform to our stringent specifications for shipping systems.
  • Pay by account.

Read more about the requirements and our approval process.

Contact us for more information about developing your own shipping solution.