Choosing the right shipping method is one of the most time-consuming steps when processing orders.

To reduce decision fatigue and streamline order fulfillment, CJ has introduced Optimized Shipping and upgraded the Default Shipping Methods feature.

With these updates, you can:

• Use system-recommended shipping options based on cost, speed, or a balanced recommendation

• Define default shipping rules with clear precedence

• Automatically apply the most suitable shipping method to orders with fewer manual clicks

This guide walks you through how Optimized Shipping works, how default shipping rules are applied, and how to configure them step by step.

1. What Is Optimized Shipping?

Optimized Shipping is a system-recommended shipping solution curated by the CJ logistics team.
Based on the destination country/region and shipping attributes of the product, the system automatically recommends shipping methods that are currently available and reliable.

Optimized Shipping includes three recommendation preferences:

• Cost Priority
  Recommends shipping methods with relatively lower and stable shipping fees.

• Speed Priority
  Recommends shipping methods with faster and stable estimated delivery times.

• Recommended
  A balanced option considering shipping cost, delivery time, stability, and service quality.

2. How Optimized Shipping Is Displayed on Orders

If Optimized Shipping is available for an order, the Optimized Shipping section will be displayed.

Display Priority Rules

The system automatically displays Optimized Shipping lists in the following order:

1. Cost Priority

2. Speed Priority (if Cost Priority is unavailable)

3. Recommended (if both Cost Priority and Speed Priority are unavailable)

Note: If all three lists are empty, the Optimized Shipping section will not be displayed.

You can switch between different recommendation preferences at any time to view available options.

3. How Default Shipping Methods Work

Default Shipping Methods allow the system to automatically select a shipping method for your orders based on predefined rules and their Precedence.

How the System Applies Rules

• The system checks default shipping rules in precedence order

• Once a rule matches an available shipping method, the result is finalized

• Remaining rules will not be checked

If no default shipping method matches, you will be prompted to select a shipping method manually.

4. Types of Default Shipping Rules

CJ supports six types of default shipping rules, all of which can be prioritized and reordered.

4.1 Lowest Cost

Selects the lowest-cost available option within the selected Shipping Selection Scope:

• Select the lowest-cost available option from optimized shipping (Cost Priority)

• Select the lowest-cost available option from the custom shipping scope

• Select the lowest-cost available option from all shipping methods

Tie-breaking logic:

• If multiple options share the lowest cost, compare delivery time next

• The system prioritizes the option with the lowest cost and the fastest delivery time

• If still tied, one option is selected randomly

4.2 Fastest Delivery

Selects the fastest available option within the selected scope:

• Select the fastest available option from optimized shipping (Speed Priority)

• Select the fastest available option from the custom shipping scope

• Select the fastest available option from all shipping methods

Tie-breaking logic:

• If multiple options share the fastest delivery time, the system selects the lowest-cost option

• If still tied, one option is selected randomly

4.3 Destination Country/Region

Matches shipping methods based on Destination Country/Region + Shipping Attributes:

• Select the available option with the highest precedence from optimized shipping (Recommended)

• Select the available option with the highest precedence from the custom shipping scope

4.4 Product

• Store products: Use the default shipping configuration from the Store Products mapping list

• Non-store products: Use the default shipping configuration from the My Products list

4.5 Store

Uses the default shipping configuration from the store authorization list.

4.6 PCS Quoted Rates

If PCS quoted-rate shipping options are available for the order, the system will prioritize them.

When multiple PCS quoted-rate options exist:

1. Lowest Cost

2. Fastest Delivery

3. Random selection if still tied

5. How to Add a Default Shipping Method

Path:
My CJ > Profile > Default Shipping Method Settings

This page supports the following actions:

• Add default shipping rules

• Edit default shipping rules

• Delete default shipping rules

• Adjust rule precedence

5.1 Add Default Shipping Method

Step 1

Click Add to open the Add Default Shipping Method dialog.

Step 2

Select a default shipping method.

5.2 Lowest Cost

Select the lowest-cost available option from optimized shipping (Cost Priority).

Select the lowest-cost available option from the custom shipping scope.

Select the lowest-cost available option from all shipping methods.

5.3 Fastest Delivery

Select the fastest available option from optimized shipping (Speed Priority).

Select the fastest available option from the custom shipping scope.

Select the fastest available option from all shipping methods.

5.4 Destination Country/Region

Select the available option with the highest precedence from optimized shipping (Recommended).

Select the available option with the highest precedence from the custom shipping scope.

5.5 Product

For store products, use the default shipping configuration from the Store Products – Connection list.

For non-store products, use the default shipping configuration from the Added Products list.

5.6 Store

Use the default shipping configuration from the store authorization list.

5.7 PCS Quoted Rates

Select shipping methods based on PCS quoted rates, if available.

6. Delete Default Shipping Method

Delete an existing default shipping method from the rule list.

7. Edit Default Shipping Method

Edit an existing default shipping method to update its configuration.

8. Adjust Rule Precedence

Drag and drop rules to change their Precedence order.

9. Default Shipping Method Examples

9.1 Exclude Shipping Method A and Select the Lowest Cost Option

• Default Shipping Method: Lowest Cost

• Shipping Selection Scope: Custom Shipping (only B and C are selected, A is excluded)

• Result: The system selects the lowest-cost shipping method from B and C.

9.2 Use Optimized Shipping

• Default Shipping Method: Lowest Cost

• Shipping Selection Scope: Optimized Shipping (Cost Priority)

• Result: The system selects the lowest-cost shipping method from the Cost Priority list.

• Default Shipping Method: Fastest Delivery

• Shipping Selection Scope: Optimized Shipping (Speed Priority)

• Result: The system selects the fastest available shipping method from the Speed Priority list.

• Default Shipping Method: Destination Country/Region

• Shipping Selection Scope: Optimized Shipping (Recommended)

• Result: The system selects the available shipping method with the highest precedence from the Recommended list.

Conclusion

By combining Optimized Shipping with flexible Default Shipping Methods, you can significantly reduce manual shipping selection and ensure your orders always use the most suitable shipping option.

Once configured, the system automatically applies your rules—saving time, reducing errors, and improving fulfillment efficiency.

If you need any help during the process, don’t hesitate to reach out to CJ online support. We’re here to assist you at any time.