Shipping reply templates for Shopify support
A practical set of shipping support templates: tracking resend, delays, investigations, delivered‑not‑received and replacement shipments.
Delays
Tracking
Delivered‑not‑received
Replacements
Shipping tickets are where tone matters: you want to be calm, clear, and action‑oriented. Templates help you deliver consistent updates without rewriting the same message 20 times a day.
Core templates
1) Tracking resend
Hi {first_name},
Here is the tracking info for order {order_ref}:
Tracking number: {tracking_number}
Tracking link: {tracking_link}
Best,
{agent_name}
2) Shipping delay update
Hi {first_name},
Quick update on order {order_ref}:
The shipment is delayed — sorry about that. We’re checking with the carrier now.
Tracking: {tracking_link}
Best,
{agent_name}
3) Investigation opened
Hi {first_name},
We opened an investigation with the carrier for order {order_ref}.
This usually takes 2–5 business days. We’ll update you as soon as we hear back.
Tracking: {tracking_link}
Best,
{agent_name}
4) Delivered but missing
Hi {first_name},
Tracking shows order {order_ref} as “delivered”, but you didn’t receive it.
Please check:
• mailbox / safe place
• neighbors / reception desk
• anyone at the delivery address
If it’s still missing, reply to confirm and we’ll investigate.
Best,
{agent_name}
5) Replacement shipped
Hi {first_name},
We sent a replacement for order {order_ref} ✅
Tracking: {tracking_link}
Best,
{agent_name}
Checklist to reduce rework
- Confirm address and contact details
- Send tracking link clearly
- Set expectations (carrier timelines)
- Open an investigation when needed
- Offer replacement/refund according to policy
Related guides
- Where is my order email templates (WISMO) — replies by scenario with tracking + timelines.
- Delivered but not received workflow — DNR playbook + templates when tracking says delivered.
- WooCommerce address change workflow — Templates for address change requests before/after shipment.
- Shopify order edits & address changes — A fast decision tree + templates.
- WooCommerce customer support templates — Shipping, returns, refunds and damage replies.
- Return‑to‑sender (RTS) playbook — decision tree + templates for reship vs refund.
- International shipping & customs templates — duties, customs holds, stuck packages.
- Backorder / preorder support macros — ETA updates, split shipments, cancellations.
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