PPL for Shopify
Reliable carrier with extensive ParcelShop and ParcelBox network. 9,000+ pickup points in CZ including AlzaBoxes with D+1 delivery option. Part of DHL Group.
Shipdock + PPL features
5 days free ยท 2-minute setup
Delivery options
Choose the delivery method that suits you.
Home Delivery
Classic delivery straight to your home or office.
- D+1 delivery
- Label printing from Shopify
- Automatic tracking
- COD support
Pickup Points
Pick up your package at a location that suits you.
ParcelShops, ParcelBoxes, AlzaBoxes
View pickup pointsWhat you get with carrier integration
Pickup point widget
- Interactive map with ParcelShops and ParcelBoxes
- Display in checkout (Plus) or Thank You
- Filters by location type
- Current opening hours
Label printing
- One by one or bulk
- Support for all PPL services
- Automatic address fill
- PDF labels
COD
- Automatic amount transfer
- Support for CZK and EUR
- COD payout overview
Tracking
- Automatic sync
- Status updates in Shopify
- myPPL notifications
Why choose PPL for Shopify
PPL CZ s.r.o. is one of the leading parcel delivery providers in the Czech Republic. The company was founded in 1995 and became part of the global DHL Group logistics network in 2018, enabling it to offer world-class services. PPL transports over 50 million parcels annually and employs more than 3,000 workers across the Czech Republic.
Extensive Pickup Point Network
PPL operates one of the most extensive pickup point networks in the Czech Republic with over 9,000 active locations. The network includes several types of pickup points:
- PPL ParcelShops โ partner retail stores with staff assistance where customers can collect parcels during opening hours
- PPL ParcelBoxes โ self-service lockers available 24/7 for maximum flexibility
- AlzaBoxes โ integration with the popular Alza locker network for even wider coverage
Thanks to the network density, more than 95% of the Czech population has a PPL pickup point within 10 minutes of their home.
Services Offered
PPL offers a comprehensive portfolio of delivery services for e-commerce businesses of all sizes:
- PPL Parcel CZ Private โ standard home delivery to recipient's address
- PPL Parcel CZ Business โ business delivery with guaranteed time windows
- PPL ParcelShop/ParcelBox โ delivery to pickup point selected by customer
- PPL Sprint โ express delivery within 12 or 24 hours
- International shipping โ delivery to over 220 countries worldwide through the DHL network
Technology and Tracking
PPL invests significantly in technological development. Customers can benefit from:
- myPPL App โ mobile application for parcel management, delivery changes, and notifications
- Real-time tracking โ live parcel tracking with precise time windows
- SMS and email notifications โ automatic alerts about parcel status
- Flexible redirection โ ability to change delivery address or date online
Shopify Integration via Shipdock
Connecting PPL to your Shopify store through Shipdock brings numerous advantages:
- Pickup point widget โ interactive map directly in your e-shop checkout
- Automatic label printing โ generate shipping labels with one click
- COD support โ full cash-on-delivery payment integration
- Bulk processing โ export multiple orders at once
Shipdock provides direct connection to PPL API, ensuring faster processing and minimal errors. Installation takes only a few minutes and requires no technical knowledge.
Why Choose PPL for Your E-shop
PPL combines the power of the global DHL network with local Czech market expertise. E-commerce businesses appreciate the delivery reliability (over 98% first-attempt success rate), extensive pickup point network, and professional customer support. With Shipdock integration, you can offer PPL services to your customers within minutes.
PPL & Shipdock Features
Powerful integration features for your Shopify store
PPL Label Printing
Print PPL shipping labels directly from Shopify with one click. Supports bulk printing for multiple orders, automatic address validation, and both PDF and ZPL formats for thermal printers. Integrated COD support included.
PPL Pickup Points Widget
Display an interactive PPL pickup points map directly in checkout. The map centers on customer address, sorts locations by distance, and supports mobile geolocation. Selection automatically saves to the order.
PPL API Connection
Direct API connection with PPL enables automatic shipment creation, real-time status updates, and customer notifications. The system validates addresses and syncs tracking numbers back to Shopify orders.
PPL primary markets
Countries where PPL has strong presence and full support.
Where PPL delivers
How to connect PPL to Shopify
3 simple steps and you can start shipping.
Get access credentials
Contact PPL and get API access credentials. If you don't have a contract, PPL will prepare one.
PPL website โInstall Shipdock
Install Shipdock from the Shopify App Store. Installation takes 2 minutes.
Install โConnect PPL
Enter your credentials in Shipdock and start printing labels.
PPL FAQ
Yes, you need your own PPL contract. Shipdock connects to your existing account.
PPL offers D+1 delivery (next business day) for most of Czechia.
Yes, PPL is part of DHL Group. This means access to an international network and high reliability.
ParcelBox is a self-service locker available 24/7 with a 20 kg limit. ParcelShop is a pickup point at a retailer with a 30 kg limit, dependent on opening hours.
Customer can change delivery location or time via myPPL app. Redirection to ParcelBox or ParcelShop is free.
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