How to set a default freight or shipping cost to new orders?
To set a default freight/shipping cost to new sales orders, edit the shipping method.
To do that:
- Create a new order
- Click on the pencil icon next to "Ship by" (this is provided that you have access to edit settings)
- Click on a shipping method from the right
- Add a price value into this field below:

- Click Save
Note, in order for the freight cost to come up for new orders, ensure a price value is added onto the default shipping method.