ShipPilot Blog
Insights, guides, and product updates for Indian eCommerce sellers. New article every week.
Shipping Invoice Reconciliation: A Guide for Indian Sellers
Learn shipping invoice reconciliation for Indian eCommerce sellers: match AWBs, verify courier charges, separate COD settlements and resolve billing errors.
eCommerce Shipping Policy for India: A Practical Seller Template
Build a clear eCommerce shipping policy for Indian customers. Use a practical template covering dispatch, delivery timelines, fees, tracking and delays.
Lost Courier Parcel Claims in India: A Practical Guide for Sellers
Learn how Indian eCommerce sellers can trace missing parcels, file courier claims, organise proof, check liability limits and resolve customer orders.
How to Ship Fragile Items in India: A Practical Guide for Sellers
Learn how to ship fragile items in India with practical packing steps, courier checks, damage documentation and a repeatable dispatch process for sellers.
Courier Pickup Checklist for Indian eCommerce Sellers
Use this courier pickup checklist to prepare orders, verify labels, record handovers and handle missed pickups before they disrupt your eCommerce deliveries.
Best Shipping Aggregators in India 2026: Shiprocket vs NimbusPost vs iThink vs Shipyaari vs ShipPilot
Real 2026 pricing compared: Shiprocket plans (Free to ₹799/mo), NimbusPost from ₹19/500g, Shipyaari from ₹299/mo, iThink Logistics, and ShipPilot custom rate cards from ₹18–27/500g — plus COD, NDR and weight dispute checks.
Courier Weight Disputes in India: A Practical Guide for eCommerce Sellers
Learn how to resolve courier weight disputes in India with clear packing evidence, shipment records, timely escalation and a repeatable warehouse workflow.
How to Reduce RTO in eCommerce: 9 Practical Steps for Indian Sellers
Return to origin (RTO) eats into eCommerce margins. Learn 9 practical ways Indian D2C sellers can cut RTO — from address checks to fast NDR action.
Volumetric Weight Explained: How Couriers Calculate Your Shipping Charge
Understand volumetric weight, the formula couriers use in India, and simple packaging tips to avoid paying for air and weight disputes.
COD vs Prepaid: A Complete Guide for D2C Brands in India
Should you offer cash on delivery? Compare COD and prepaid orders on cost, RTO risk and cash flow, plus tips to push more buyers to prepay.
What Is NDR in Shipping and How to Handle It
NDR (non-delivery report) explained: common reasons, why fast action matters, and how to resolve failed deliveries before they turn into RTO.