Parabola's EasyPost API

Parabola's API connection with EasyPost enables organizations to automate their shipping and logistics operations through a modern shipping API platform. This powerful connection allows businesses to streamline their shipping workflows while maintaining carrier optimization and delivery efficiency, all through a robust API that supports sophisticated shipping automation.

How to use the API

1. Connect to the EasyPost API through Parabola by navigating to the API page and selecting EasyPost
2. Authenticate using your EasyPost credentials and configure necessary API keys
3. Select the data endpoints you want to access (labels, tracking, rates, insurance)
4. Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps to process your shipping data
5. Set up automated triggers for label generation and tracking updates

What is EasyPost?

EasyPost is a shipping API platform that provides comprehensive shipping solutions for e-commerce and logistics operations. As a technology-first shipping solution, EasyPost enables organizations to access multiple carriers, generate labels, track packages, and optimize shipping costs through a single integration point.

What does EasyPost do?

EasyPost provides a comprehensive shipping platform that enables organizations to manage their shipping operations efficiently. Through its API, businesses can automate sophisticated shipping workflows while maintaining carrier relationships and cost optimization. The platform excels in handling shipping logistics, supporting everything from rate comparison to label generation and tracking management.

The API enables programmatic access to EasyPost's full feature set, including shipping automation, carrier selection, and analytics capabilities. Organizations can leverage this functionality to build automated shipping workflows, manage carrier services, and coordinate complex logistics operations while maintaining optimal efficiency and reliability.

Practical use cases for the API

Label Generation Automation

Through Parabola's API connection with EasyPost, shipping teams can automate their label creation workflows. The API enables automated carrier selection, rate optimization, and label generation. This automation ensures efficient shipping processes while reducing manual processing.

Tracking Integration

Organizations can leverage the API to automate their package tracking processes. The system can handle tracking updates, manage delivery notifications, and coordinate exception handling. This automation helps maintain visibility while improving customer service.

Rate Optimization

Operations teams can automate their shipping rate management through the API connection. The system can compare carrier rates, analyze service levels, and optimize carrier selection. This automation streamlines cost management while maintaining service quality.

Address Verification

Fulfillment teams can automate their address validation through the API. The system can verify shipping addresses, standardize formats, and identify potential delivery issues. This integration ensures accurate delivery while reducing failed attempts.

Insurance Management

Risk management teams can automate their shipping insurance through the API. The system can assess shipment value, coordinate coverage requirements, and process claims documentation. This automation provides comprehensive protection while simplifying administration.

Through this API connection, organizations can create sophisticated shipping workflows that leverage EasyPost's capabilities while eliminating manual operations and reducing complexity. The integration supports automated label generation, seamless tracking, and comprehensive analytics, enabling teams to focus on logistics strategy rather than shipping administration.