Connect to the GlobalPost API with Parabola

Learn how to connect GlobalPost with Parabola via its API, along with practical use cases the connection allows for.
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Ben Pollack
Last updated:
May 29, 2025

Connecting via API with with GlobalPost enables businesses to automate their shipping and logistics operations through a comprehensive delivery platform. This sophisticated API allows organizations to optimize their shipping processes while maintaining seamless integration with their existing fulfillment systems.

How do I connect via API?

  1. Connect your GlobalPost account to Parabola through the API page
  2. Configure authentication using your GlobalPost API key
  3. Set up shipping parameters and webhooks
  4. Create automated workflows for label generation
  5. Implement real-time tracking updates

What is GlobalPost?

GlobalPost is a comprehensive shipping platform that enables businesses to manage their delivery operations effectively. The platform specializes in providing advanced capabilities such as:

• Shipment creation and management
• Real-time tracking
• Rate calculation
• Label generation
• Address validation
• Pickup scheduling

Their technology infrastructure emphasizes reliability and automation, enabling businesses to manage complex shipping operations while maintaining delivery accuracy. Through RESTful API architecture and webhook integration, GlobalPost streamlines logistics operations.

What does GlobalPost do?

GlobalPost transforms shipping operations through an integrated suite of solutions that address modern delivery challenges. The platform combines shipping automation with tracking capabilities to create efficient fulfillment workflows. Their system ensures accurate deliveries while providing comprehensive visibility.

The system's capabilities extend beyond basic shipping to include:

• Base64 encoded shipping labels
• Real-time tracking updates
• Manifest management
• Address verification
• Webhook notifications
• Pickup scheduling

What can I do with the API connection?

Shipping Management

The API enables organizations to create sophisticated workflows that improve shipping efficiency. The system coordinates:

• Label generation
• Rate calculation
• Tracking updates
• Address validation
• Pickup scheduling

Operations Automation

Through the API connection, businesses can implement comprehensive processes that streamline shipping. The system manages:

• Shipment creation
• Label printing
• Delivery tracking
• Manifest generation
• Status notifications

Performance Analytics

The combination of GlobalPost's detailed shipping data and analytics capabilities enables sophisticated performance monitoring. Organizations can analyze:

• Delivery performance
• Shipping costs
• Address accuracy
• Pickup efficiency
• Tracking metrics

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