PPL

PPL for Shopify: connection, label printing, dispensaries, and delivery across the EU

Looking for reliable Shopify PPL integration with everything related to logistics — label printing, dispensaries (Parcelshop & Parcelbox), cash on delivery (COD), delivery to the address and to the box and Expansion into the EU? Connecting PPL to Shopify through Shipdock covers the entire process from order creation to delivery and tracking. PPL has long been one of the largest carriers in the Czech Republic; it relies on the network 6,500+ delivery and delivery points (Parcelshops and Parcelboxes) and 24 regional depots + 2 central transhipment points, ensuring fast and dense coverage of the entire republic.

Why connect PPL to Shopify

• Delivery points directly in the order — customers choose the closest PPL Parcelshop or Parcelbox (thousands of locations in the Czech Republic). Advantage for both UX and conversions: shorter last miles, flexible take-up. PPL states 6,000+ dispensaries available for e-shops.
• Delivery to the address/home — standard courier delivery with notifications and the possibility of redirection to the point of delivery.
• European Distribution (PPL Parcel Connect) — delivery in Europe in cooperation with DHL, usually to 5 working days, with optional cash on delivery also for foreign countries. At the same time, PPL expands the list of target countries (newly e.g. Italy, Greece, Slovenia, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia).

What Shopify + PPL can do via Shipdock

• Print PPL labels directly from your Shopify admin (individually and bulk). The data from the order (address, selected delivery point, cash on delivery) are written to the label without manual rewriting.
• Delivery points (Shopify PPL Parcelshop/Parcelbox) — Native selection in Checkout (Shopify Plus) or after purchase on the “Thank you/Order status” page for all plans.
• Automatic synchronization — Dispatch tracking numbers to Fulfilling, Attributes de la carte with the details of the delivery point, update the status of the shipment.
• Cash on delivery (COD) — marking the order as cash on delivery, possibility to set surcharge for cash on delivery and their own payment method.
• Transport in the EU — simple switching between home delivery (CZ) and PPL Parcel Connect; delivery support to the address and to the point of delivery abroad, including notifications and ancillary services.
• Exports/templates — CSV export for checking and reporting, custom label templates and printing rules.

Parameters and services of PPL that e-shops use most often

• Delivery to (CZ) — fast B2C delivery with the possibility of changing delivery to Parcelshop/Parcelbox.
• PPL Parcelshop & Parcelbox — network 6,500+ seats across the Czech Republic for collection and delivery of parcels; customers have up to 1 week. Parcelboxes work 24/7 with contactless card payment.
• International shipping (EU) — delivery in cooperation with DHL throughout Europe, typically within 5 working days, with the option cash on delivery and other ancillary services (increased liability/insurance)