Universal Shipping API Standards

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Universal Shipping API Standards are standardized interface specifications that enable uniform communication and data integration between diverse shipping and logistics systems. They include defined data formats, authentication methods, and protocols for tracking, rating, and document exchange, ensuring interoperability and automation across the supply chain.

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