Last updated:

1/30/2026

Shipping classes

Shipping classes

What are shipping classes?

Shipping classes are predefined categories used to group products by shipping cost, weight, size, or delivery priority. They help standardize rates and determine the optimal shipping method.

Shipping classes in eCommerce

In eCommerce, shipping classes allow merchants to manage fulfillment costs more transparently and automate shipping logic during checkout. For example, bulky items may be assigned a higher class, triggering different carriers or delivery options. With everstox, shipping classes can be aligned with multi-carrier setups and warehouse operations to ensure efficient, rule-based order processing.

Example of shipping classes

A heavy furniture item is tagged with a higher shipping class. The system selects a specialized freight carrier, while smaller items in a lower class are sent via parcel service.

About the author

Anna Kraus

Anna Kraus

eCommerce and logistics expert

With over seven years of experience in online marketing, Anna is responsible for the content strategy and editorial development of the everstox website. Her work focuses on eCommerce, logistics, and supply chain management, translating complex operational topics into clear, relevant, and actionable insights.

Since joining everstox in 2024, Anna has taken full ownership of the company’s editorial content, including blog articles, in-depth industry pieces, and the complete everstox glossary. Her content connects current trends in eCommerce and logistics with the real-world challenges faced by growing brands, helping decision-makers navigate an increasingly complex operational landscape.

Anna holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Salzburg and earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on health management from IU International University. Her master’s thesis on occupational health management reflects her analytical mindset and her interest in how integrated strategies can strengthen long-term business performance.

By combining academic rigor with hands-on marketing experience, Anna delivers content that goes beyond surface-level commentary. Her work offers readers a clear, well-informed perspective on the intersection of digital innovation, logistics, and supply chain operations, with a strong focus on practical relevance and strategic clarity.

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