# Shipping carriers

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Multiple carriers can serve the same market. This enables you to always pick the best rate for each shipment.
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## What is a shipping carrier?

[Shipping carriers](/core-api-reference/carrier_accounts.md) move parcels from a stock location to the customer's address. You can get shipping rate options for each shipment and select the most suitable one. Shipping labels and tracking numbers can then be assigned to orders before shipment.

You can connect more than one carrier to the same market to get more rate options. Supported carriers include USPS, DHL, UPS, DPD, FedEx, Amazon Services, Asendia, Aramex, and others.


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