{"version":"1","document":{"id":"shipping-platform-api-direction","product":"shipping-platform","product_name":"Shipping platform","title":"API-first direction and current stage","version":"2026-10-30","url":"\/labs","content":"The planned service begins with an integration API so other products can connect shipping activity through one boundary.","body":["A central API can provide a consistent connection point between applications and shipping services while allowing the product to grow into its own operational interface. The packing algorithm is a companion capability rather than a disclosed implementation detail.","Product naming, carrier relationships, supported platforms, service levels and launch terms remain future decisions."],"points":["Audience: platforms and businesses integrating shipping workflows","Current stage: planned","Algorithm mechanics and unreleased integrations remain private"],"api_url":"\/api\/knowledge\/shipping-platform-api-direction"}}