Loadlink for Shopify

User Manual & Integration Guide

Document Version: 1.0.0

Target Audience: Store Administrators, Fulfillment Teams, and Shop Managers

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Live Rates

Real-time shipping quotes at checkout

Automated

Automatic freight booking and manifest generation

Introduction

The Loadlink Shopify Application is a professional integration middleware designed to bridge Shopify storefronts with the Loadlink freight platform. The application facilitates real-time logistics management, providing automated freight rate calculations during checkout and streamlined order fulfillment workflows directly within the Shopify Admin.

System Requirements & Prerequisites

Technical Requirements

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    Node.js: Version 18.0.0 or higher
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    Shopify CLI: For app management
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    Git: For repository cloning

Account & Credentials

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    Shopify Partner Account: For app distribution and API access
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    Loadlink Credentials: API Key, Secret, and User ID

How It Works

1

Rate Calculation

During checkout, real-time freight rates are calculated based on cart weight, dimensions, and delivery location using the Loadlink API.

2

Order Automation

When an order is paid, webhooks automatically trigger freight booking in Loadlink and store the Freight ID in Shopify metafields.

3

Admin Control

Centralized dashboard in Shopify Admin for managing API credentials, defaults, and system logging preferences.

Data Flow

Customer adds product to cart

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Shopify requests shipping rates from app

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App queries Loadlink API

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Real-time rates displayed at checkout

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Order paid → Webhook triggers freight booking

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Freight confirmed in Loadlink & Shopify

Step 1: Create a Shopify Partner Account

Go to the Shopify Partner portal and create a free account. You need this because:

  • •Carrier Service integrations require an app
  • •Apps are created inside the Partner dashboard
  • •You can create unlimited dev stores

Step 2: Create a Development Store

Inside the Partner dashboard:

  1. Click Stores
  2. Click Add store
  3. Choose Development store
  4. Give it a name (e.g. loadlink-test-store)
  5. Select latest Shopify version
  6. Create store

This gives you:

  • ✓A fully functional Shopify store
  • ✓Free for development
  • ✓Ability to test custom apps

Step 3: Upgrade Plan (Important for Carrier Services)

Shopify only allows Carrier Service apps on:

  • •Advanced plan
  • •Shopify Plus
  • •Or stores with real-time carrier shipping enabled

For dev stores: You can enable real-time carrier shipping manually in settings. If testing fails later, this is usually why.

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