A comprehensive intelligence system for managing global shipping, carrier comparison, and logistics optimization.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install ship
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install ship using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Ship?
The Ship skill is a powerful logistics intelligence system designed for ecommerce sellers, importers, and exporters using Openclaw Skills. It transforms shipping from a reactive, high-cost expense into a strategic operational advantage by modeling complex cost-service trade-offs. This skill provides clarity on opaque carrier pricing, navigates the complexities of international customs, and helps users make informed fulfillment decisions that protect their margins.
By integrating this skill, developers and business owners can accurately model shipping scenarios, calculate dimensional weight tiers, and manage the entire lifecycle of a shipment. Whether you are shipping small domestic parcels or managing international freight, this skill ensures that every decision is backed by data and optimized for both cost and delivery speed.
Ship Use Cases
- Comparing real-time rates across USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL to find the cheapest shipping methods.
- Calculating total landed costs for international shipments including duties, VAT, and customs fees.
- Evaluating the cost-benefit of self-fulfillment versus third-party logistics (3PL) or Amazon FBA.
- Managing the shipping claims process for lost or damaged goods with automated documentation checklists.
- Optimizing packaging dimensions to avoid expensive dimensional weight surcharges.
How Ship Works
- Scenario Analysis: The skill classifies the shipping request into domestic, international, freight, or fulfillment categories to apply relevant logic.
- Carrier Selection: It calculates the higher of actual weight versus dimensional weight and applies zone-based pricing and carrier-specific surcharges.
- International Compliance: For global shipments, it identifies correct HS codes, documentation requirements for commercial invoices, and calculates de minimis thresholds.
- Strategy Modeling: It analyzes order volume and SKU complexity to recommend the most efficient fulfillment infrastructure.
- Quality Assurance: The skill runs a final check on packaging standards and insurance coverage to ensure claim eligibility in case of transit issues.
Ship Setup
To activate the logistics intelligence features within your Openclaw Skills environment, use the following installation command:
openclaw install ship
Once installed, you can trigger the skill by asking logistics-related questions or providing shipment dimensions for rate shopping.
Ship Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Ship skill organizes logistics data using structured frameworks to ensure precision:
| Data Component | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Scenarios | JSON Object | Maps weight, dimensions, and speed requirements to carrier options. |
| Carrier Strengths | Map | Details specific advantages of USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL based on package type. |
| International Docs | List | Mandatory fields for commercial invoices and customs declarations. |
| Landed Cost Formula | Equation | Calculates CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) + Duty + Tax + Fees. |
| Claims Checklist | Workflow | Step-by-step requirements for evidence and filing timelines. |
Ship Advanced Features
- Multi-carrier rate shopping engine with support for regional and global providers.
- Automated dimensional weight (DIM) calculation using specific carrier divisors.
- Advanced landed cost engine with DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) modeling.
- Volume discount and carrier negotiation leverage analysis for high-volume shippers.
- Zone skipping and cubic pricing optimization for dense package shipments.
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