Benefits of the DB Schenker x Shippingbo connector
Ship more simply with DB Schenker
Centralise shipment generation in Shippingbo to avoid fragmented handling across tools. Your teams move faster with a smoother day-to-day process.
Reduce errors that cost customer service time
Carrier service, parcel type, shipping order and label: everything is structured within the same workflow according to your configuration. You reduce processing discrepancies that create delays, checks and manual rework.
Stay in control of your shipping days
Cut-off, end-of-day process, manifest and post-shipment tracking: your operations are better structured from parcel departure through to tracking. You manage them more cleanly, even as activity intensifies.
Deliver more reliable execution as volumes grow
As workflows increase, you need a more robust execution framework. Shippingbo orchestrates your DB Schenker shipments to help you keep your customer promise more consistently.
What is synchronised between DB Schenker and Shippingbo
Synchronization is automatic. Some behaviors depend on order status and enabled options
| Data | Direction | Trigger and/or frequency |
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| Shipping request / shipping order | Shippingbo DB Schenker | When generating the shipment |
| Shipping label | DB Schenker Shippingbo | When generating the shipment |
| DB Schenker service | Shippingbo DB Schenker | When generating the shipment |
| Parcel type | Shippingbo DB Schenker | When generating the shipment |
| Incoterm | Shippingbo DB Schenker | When generating the shipment |
| Appointment option | Shippingbo DB Schenker | When generating the shipment |
| Manifest / end of day | Shippingbo DB Schenker | End of day |
| Cut-off / latest loading time | Shippingbo DB Schenker | For each shipment |
| Post-shipment tracking | DB Schenker Shippingbo | Post-shipment |
Connection steps: Connect DB Schenker to Shippingbo in just a few steps
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1.Define your DB Schenker contract setup
We validate the integration prerequisites with you: carrier contract, branch, services used, parcel type, Incoterms, cut-off and any optional features. Objective: start with a clean configuration from day one.
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2.Enable DB Schenker API access
The connection with Shippingbo uses the API. Access must be enabled by DB Schenker to allow configuration and testing. Objective: open the correct technical scope before configuration.
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3.Configure DB Schenker in Shippingbo
The contract is configured in Shippingbo, then services are matched to the correct parcel type according to your use case. Objective: make shipment, label and shipping order generation more reliable.
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4.Test, validate, go live
Test labels and shipments are generated, then validated before going live. Once validation is complete, the configuration is enabled for operations. Objective: secure the launch before day-to-day use.
The limitations of DB Schenker without Shippingbo
Without Shippingbo
- Shipment generation: Too many handling steps to launch shipments cleanly
- Choosing the right service: Too many potential discrepancies between the contract, selected service and actual shipment
- End of day: A step that is often cumbersome, fragmented and time-consuming
With Shippingbo
- Gain smoother execution from the moment shipments are launched
- Secure shipments more effectively before an error becomes a delay or customer service ticket
- Regain a better-structured end-of-day process, making operations more predictable
Advanced use cases: compatibility is validated before activation
Some workflows require specific configuration, an option or validation. Shippingbo lets you define them upfront to maintain smoother day-to-day execution.
Pallet shipments and specific parcel types
Not every workflow uses standard parcels. Depending on your business, you may ship in cartons, euro pallets or one-way pallets, with different constraints depending on the service used. Shippingbo lets you match the right service to the right parcel type according to your configuration. You maintain a clearer framework for your DB Schenker shipments, including when workflows combine several logistics formats.
Delivery by appointment
Some shipments require contact with the recipient before delivery. This depends on the subscribed contract, recipient type and planned notification method. Shippingbo lets you integrate this option into the configuration when the DB Schenker contract provides for it. You can therefore better structure workflows requiring an appointment, with email and/or SMS notification depending on the configuration.
Collection or delivery dates depending on the service
Not all requested dates are handled in the same way. Within the documented scope, some behaviour depends on the selected service, particularly for the FIX DAY case. Shippingbo lets you structure configuration according to the service actually used. This helps prevent discrepancies between what is entered on the order and what the carrier will actually take into account.
Reliable, available and secure technology
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99.99% uptime
and proven cloud infrastructure
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Geo-replication
and real-time synchronization
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Continuous updates
without downtime
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GDPR compliance
and regular audits
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Proven cloud infrastructure
and regular audits
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Our business is mainly B2B. Is the DB Schenker connector suitable for pallets?
Yes. The DB Schenker connector is designed for freight and pallet workflows, with transport document generation and shipment management in Shippingbo. It can also adapt to the configured parcel type depending on your contract and use cases.
Do we use our own contract and negotiated rates with DB Schenker?
Yes. The connection uses your own DB Schenker contract and API credentials. You therefore retain your commercial relationship and negotiated terms with the carrier.
How are DB Schenker collections managed?
Once your shipments are ready, Shippingbo lets you send the transport order to DB Schenker via the API. This structures collection scheduling according to the arrangements agreed with the carrier, without multiplying manual exchanges.
Can DB Schenker shipments be tracked in Shippingbo?
Yes. DB Schenker shipment tracking can be centralised in Shippingbo, giving you greater visibility over carrier workflows from the same environment. The exact data retrieved depends on the enabled scope and your configuration.
What needs to be prepared before connecting DB Schenker to Shippingbo?
You need to define the key elements of your contract and operations: API access, branch, service used, parcel type, Incoterms, latest loading time and any options such as recipient appointments.