Shipping Labels for DHL eCommerce APAC

The Shipping Labels for DHL eCommerce APAC plugin, developed by Algoleap Technologies Pvt Ltd, automates your shipping workflow by connecting your WooCommerce store to DHL eCommerce APAC services — with full support for WooCommerce HPOS and now automatic tracking status updates via Webhooks.

Key Features

• Generate and print shipping labels directly from WooCommerce admin.
• Automatically track shipments and update order status via Webhooks.
• Offer DHL shipping options at checkout.
• Calculate accurate shipping rates based on destination, weight, and dimensions.
• Supports WooCommerce HPOS (High-Performance Order Storage).
• Easy-to-use interface for generating and printing shipping labels.
• Seamless integration with WooCommerce checkout process.
• Detailed documentation and support available.

New in Version 1.1.5

• Webhook Endpoint Added: A REST API endpoint /wp-json/dhl-apac/v1/tracking-webhook is now created automatically when the plugin is activated.
• Automatic Shipment Tracking Updates: DHL’s ELR system can send parcel status updates directly to this endpoint, updating the order’s Tracking Status column in real time.
• Dynamic Webhook Registration: The webhook endpoint is automatically available on every customer’s WordPress site upon plugin installation — no manual setup required.
• Enhanced Logging: Webhook payloads and responses are securely logged for debugging and traceability.

• Improved Order Overview: Added new columns for Shipment ID and Tracking Status in the WooCommerce Orders page.

• Company Name Limit Increased: The Company Name field now supports up to 60 characters (previously 30).

• Address Line Limits Updated:
  • Address Line 1 increased to 60 characters
  • Address Line 2 increased to 120 characters
  • Implemented improved splitting + overflow handling as per DHL specifications
• Improved User Experience: After logging in, customers using the DHL APAC plugin are automatically redirected to the DHL Configuration Page instead of the site homepage.

Configuration

1. Enter your DHL eCommerce APAC API credentials.
2. Configure your default package dimensions and shipping preferences.
3. Enable Webhook tracking updates (enabled automatically).
4. Enable debug logging if needed.

Usage

Creating Shipping Labels

1. Go to WooCommerce → Orders.
2. Open any order and find the “DHL eCommerce APAC” panel.
3. Fill in shipping details and click Generate Label.
4. Download and print the generated label.

Bulk Label Creation

1. Go to WooCommerce → Orders.
2. Select multiple orders.
3. Choose Create DHL eCommerce APAC Labels from the Bulk Actions dropdown.

Automatic Tracking Updates

• DHL’s ELR system automatically sends tracking updates to your webhook endpoint.
• The WooCommerce order table updates the Tracking Status automatically.

WooCommerce HPOS Compatibility

Fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage.

Privacy & Logging

Webhook and API logs are stored securely in WooCommerce → Status → Logs (when enabled).

Disclaimer

This plugin is an independent DHL eCommerce APAC integration and is not officially endorsed by DHL.

Support

Contact the WordPress plugin support forum or [email protected].

1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/shipping-labels-dhl-ecommerce-apac, or install via the WordPress plugin screen.
2. Activate it via Plugins > Installed Plugins.
3. Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping → DHL eCommerce APAC to configure.

Note: Always back up your site before updating the plugin.

1.1.5
Added: Automatic webhook endpoint for real-time tracking updates from DHL.
Added: Dynamic webhook registration during plugin activation.
Improved: Automatic update of “Status” in WooCommerce Orders.
Enhanced: Logging for webhook requests and responses.
Tested: WooCommerce 9.1.0 & WordPress 6.6

Added: Company Name field now supports 60 characters.
Updated: Address Line 1 (60 chars) & Address Line 2 (120 chars) limits with enhanced splitting logic.
Improved: User login redirection directly to the DHL Configuration page when the plugin is active.

1.1.4
Fixed: Replaced all error_log() calls with him_dhl_bulk_order_log_msg().
Improved: Bulk label API requests and responses logging.
Fixed: Ensured API responses save metadata only after proper validation.
Improved: Return address fallback logic to prevent invalid API data.

1.1.3
Fixed: Shipper address handling during bulk label creation.
Improved: Unified bulk label logging system.
Fixed: Missing error details in bulk creation logs.

1.1.2
Improved: Stability and bug fixes.
Enhanced: Full compatibility with HPOS.
Added: Support for bulk label ZIP download.
Updated: Metadata handling for HPOS tables.
Improved: Session management during label creation.

1.1.1
Fix: Added messageSource parameter in API requests.

1.1.0
Fix: Weight calculation adjustments.

1.0.9
Fix: Company name is now optional.

1.0.8
Fix: Limited package description to 50 characters.

1.0.7
Fix: Copied shipping details from billing details when only billing exists.
Fix: Shipping details now populate correctly.

1.0.6
Fix: Conflict with Sequential Order Numbers plugin.

1.0.5
New: Cash on Delivery support improvements.

1.0.4
Fix: Corrected Address Line 1 mapping.

1.0.3
Fix: Populated Remark field with Package Description.
Fix: Updated tracking URL.

1.0.2
Fix: CSS improvements.

1.0.1
New: Shipper address change implementation.
New: Error logging for label creation.
Fix: CSS issues.

1.0.0
Initial release.

Note: Before updating the plugin, we strongly recommend backing up your site (files and database) to avoid data loss in case of compatibility issues.