A shipping integration that adds real-time Australia Post calculations (Parcel Post) with volumetric box packing.

ihwebsolutions

IH Shipping for Australia Post was born out of necessity. While looking for an economical way to manage and sell inventory online using WordPress and WooCommerce, I hit a major roadblock: the inability to calculate accurate shipping without expensive or overly complex third-party plugins.
Instead of compromising, I built this solution from the ground up. This plugin provides a lightweight, API-driven way to get real-time Australia Post rates, including volumetric box packing logic, without the “bloat” of larger enterprise tools.
Key Features: 
* Real-time Parcel Post rates via official Australia Post API. 
* Built-in volumetric box packer for accurate quoting. 
* Simple, “clean-code” setup that won’t slow down your site. 
* Tailor-made for Australian small businesses.
<h3>External services</h3>
This plugin relies on a third-party service to provide live shipping rates.
<ul>
<li>Service: Australia Post Digital API (https://digitalapi.auspost.com.au/)</li>
<li>Purpose: Required to obtain live postage rates for cart items.</li>
<li>Data Sent: This plugin sends the origin postcode, destination postcode, and package dimensions/weight to the Australia Post API. No personal user data is transmitted.</li>
<li>Terms of Service: https://auspost.com.au/terms-conditions</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://auspost.com.au/privacy</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Real-time Parcel Post Rates: Connects directly to the official AusPost PAC API.</li>
<li>Smart Box Packing: Define your standard box sizes, and the plugin automatically finds the best fit for every order.</li>
<li>Heavy Parcel Support: Automatically splits orders over 22kg into multiple packages to ensure accurate quotes without API errors.</li>
<li>Handling Fee: Add a surcharge to cover packaging materials or time.</li>
<li>Debug Mode: Easy troubleshooting logs to check API connections.</li>
<li>HPOS Compatible: Fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage.</li>
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