Description
Holio Shipping connects your WooCommerce store to the Profrakt shipping platform, giving you access to multiple Nordic and international carriers through a single integration. Manage shipping rates, pickup points, label printing, and returns all from your WordPress admin.
Key Features
- Multi-Carrier Support – Get real-time shipping rates from Bring, PostNord, HeltHjem, UPS, Porterbuddy, and Instabox
- Full NVIT Customs Support – Complete integration with Norwegian customs declaration system (NVIT) for international shipments
- Pickup Point Selection – Let customers choose convenient pickup locations during checkout
- Multi-Warehouse Operations – Assign products to different warehouse locations and ship from multiple origins
- Automated Label Creation – Generate shipping labels automatically when orders are placed
- Direct Label Printing – Print labels directly to Profrakt-registered printers
- Return Shipments – Create return labels with QR codes or PDF downloads
- WooCommerce Blocks Compatible – Works with both Classic Checkout and Checkout Blocks
- Flexible Pricing Rules – Set fixed prices, markups, percentage adjustments, and free shipping thresholds
- Weight & Dimension Filtering – Restrict shipping methods based on package size and weight
- Country & ZIP Code Rules – Limit shipping options by destination
- REST API Support – Full API for headless and custom implementations
Requirements
This plugin requires a Profrakt API account. Profrakt is a shipping platform by EDI (edi.no) that provides shipping services primarily for Nordic countries.
You will need:
- Active Profrakt account with API access
- WooCommerce 8.0 or higher
- PHP 8.0 or higher
Supported Carriers
- Bring
- PostNord
- HeltHjem
- UPS
- Porterbuddy
- Instabox
Available carriers depend on your Profrakt account agreements
How It Works
- Connect Your Profrakt Account – Enter your API key in the plugin settings
- Add Your Warehouse Locations – Import locations from your Profrakt managerships
- Configure Shipping Options – Select which carrier services to offer and set pricing rules
- Customers Get Real-Time Rates – Shipping costs calculated automatically at checkout
- Print Labels Automatically – Labels generated when orders are processed
Privacy & External Services
This plugin connects to external services to provide shipping functionality. Below is a detailed description of each service, what data is transmitted, and when:
1. Profrakt API (Third-Party Shipping Platform)
The plugin connects to Profrakt API (by EDI, edi.no) to provide carrier shipping services.
What it’s used for:
* Fetch real-time shipping rates from multiple carriers (Bring, PostNord, UPS, HeltHjem, etc.)
* Retrieve pickup point locations near customer address
* Create shipping labels when orders are processed
* Track shipments and get delivery status
When data is sent:
* During checkout – to calculate shipping rates
* When customer selects pickup point – to load available locations
* When order is placed – to create shipping label
* When tracking shipment – to get delivery updates
Data transmitted to Profrakt:
* Customer shipping address (name, address, postal code, country, phone, email)
* Package weight and dimensions
* Order contents and value (for customs declarations on international shipments)
Holio Privacy Policy: https://holio.ai/privacy-policy
Holio Terms of Service: https://holio.ai/terms-of-service
2. Holio Shipping Middleware (Backend Configuration Service)
The plugin connects to Holio’s middleware API (hosted on Google Cloud Run) to manage your shipping configuration.
What it’s used for:
* Store and retrieve your shipping configuration (warehouse locations, shipping options, pricing rules)
* Manage multi-warehouse settings
* Store consignment records (shipment history, tracking numbers)
When data is sent:
* When you configure plugin settings in WordPress admin
* When orders are created (to store consignment records)
* When loading shipping options during checkout
Data transmitted to Holio middleware:
* Shop configuration (locations, shipping products, pricing rules, API keys)
* Consignment records (order IDs, tracking numbers, shipment status)
* Note: Customer personal data (addresses, names, emails) is NOT sent to middleware – it goes directly to Profrakt API
Holio Privacy Policy: https://holio.ai/privacy-policy
Holio Terms of Service: https://holio.ai/terms-of-service
By using this plugin, you agree to these services’ terms and privacy policies. All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption.
Documentation & Support
External Services
This plugin relies on the Profrakt API, a third-party service provided by EDI (edi.no).
Service: Profrakt API
Provider: Holio / EDI
Website: https://holio.ai
API Documentation: https://holio.ai/knowledge-base
Privacy Policy: https://holio.ai/privacy-policy
Terms of Service: https://holio.ai/terms-of-service
Data Transmission:
The plugin transmits the following data to Profrakt API:
* Shipping addresses (sender and recipient)
* Package weight and dimensions
* Order line items (for customs)
* Customer contact information (name, phone, email)
Purpose:
* Calculate real-time shipping rates
* Retrieve pickup point locations
* Create shipping labels and consignments
* Track shipment status
Legal Basis:
Data is transmitted based on the legitimate interest of fulfilling the shipping service requested by the customer.
By using this plugin, you acknowledge and agree to Holio’s terms of service and privacy policy.
Installation
Minimum Requirements
- WordPress 6.0 or greater
- WooCommerce 8.0 or greater
- PHP version 8.0 or greater
- MySQL version 5.7 or greater OR MariaDB version 10.3 or greater
Automatic Installation
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard
- Navigate to Plugins Add New
- Search for “Holio Shipping”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
- Go to WooCommerce Holio Shipping to configure
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin zip file
- Navigate to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
- Choose the zip file and click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin
- Go to WooCommerce Holio Shipping to configure
Configuration
Step 1: API Configuration
- Navigate to WooCommerce Holio Shipping
- Enter your Profrakt API key (get it from your Profrakt account)
- The environment (Sandbox/Production) is detected automatically
- Click “Save Settings”
Step 2: Add Locations
- Go to the “Locations” tab
- Click “Add Location”
- Select a managership from your Profrakt account
- Optionally assign a printer for direct label printing
- Set one location as default for returns
Step 3: Configure Shipping Options
- Go to the “Shipping Options” tab
- Click “Add Shipping Option”
- Select carrier, service, and locations
- Configure pricing rules (fixed price, markup, free shipping threshold)
- Set visibility filters (weight, dimensions, countries, ZIP codes)
- Save and enable the shipping option
Step 4: Enable Shipping Method
- Go to WooCommerce Settings Shipping
- Click on your shipping zone
- Add “Holio Shipping Method”
- Configure method title and enable it
FAQ
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Do I need a Profrakt account?
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Yes, this plugin requires an active Profrakt account with API access. Profrakt is a shipping platform by EDI (edi.no). You can request access through their website.
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Which countries are supported?
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The plugin works globally, but carrier availability depends on your Profrakt account agreements. Profrakt primarily serves Nordic countries with international shipping options.
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Does it work with WooCommerce Blocks?
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Yes! The plugin is fully compatible with both Classic Checkout and the new WooCommerce Checkout Block.
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Can I have multiple warehouses?
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Yes! You can add multiple warehouse locations and assign products to specific locations. The plugin automatically splits cart into packages by location and calculates separate shipping for each.
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Does it support pickup points?
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Yes, customers can select pickup points at checkout for carriers that support this service (Bring, PostNord, etc.).
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Can I print labels directly?
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Yes, you can print labels directly to Profrakt-registered network printers or download PDF labels.
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Is there an API for custom integrations?
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Yes, the plugin provides REST API endpoints for headless and custom implementations.
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What data is sent to external services?
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The plugin sends shipping address, package weight/dimensions, and order contents to the Profrakt API to calculate shipping rates and create labels. See Privacy & External Services section for details.
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How do I get support?
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Visit our Knowledge Base for guides and documentation. For specific questions, use the support forum on WordPress.org.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.3 – 2026-06-24
- Fix: Removed subscription-related code for WordPress.org version
- Fix: Removed Holio_Subscription_Repository dependency from admin settings
- Code Quality: Cleaned up unused AJAX handlers
- Compatibility: WordPress.org directory optimized version
1.0.2 – 2026-06-22
- Security: Added sanitize_textarea_field() before json_decode() for all JSON POST data
- Security: Improved recursive array sanitization in return shipment handler
- Security: Enhanced data sanitization in checkout pickup point handling
- Code Quality: Full compliance with WordPress.org Plugin Review requirements
- Fix: “Sanitize Early, Escape Late, Always Validate” pattern implementation
1.0.1 – 2026-06-19
- Security: Fixed nonce sanitization – now properly sanitizing with sanitize_text_field() before wp_verify_nonce()
- Security: Improved JSON decode sanitization – added proper validation and recursive sanitization after decode
- Code Quality: Added comprehensive sanitization for all POST/GET/REQUEST data
- Compatibility: Passed WordPress.org Plugin Check with 0 errors and 0 warnings
- Standards: Full compliance with WordPress Security and Coding Standards
1.0.0 – 2026-06-04
- Initial public release
- Multi-carrier shipping integration (Bring, PostNord, HeltHjem, UPS, Porterbuddy, Instabox)
- Real-time shipping rate calculation from Profrakt API
- Pickup point selection at checkout (Classic and Block checkout)
- Multi-warehouse operations with cart splitting
- Automatic consignment creation
- Label printing (PDF download and direct network printing)
- Return shipment creation with QR codes
- Flexible pricing rules (fixed price, markup, percentage, free shipping threshold)
- Weight, dimension, country, and ZIP code filtering
- WooCommerce Blocks compatible
- REST API support for headless implementations
- Automatic package splitting for heavy orders
- NVIT customs declaration support
- Fallback rules for external order systems