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Shipwire

Category: AI in Supply Chain / Logistics

A global e-commerce fulfillment platform that provides brands with a unified software interface to manage inventory, shipping, and logistics across a worldwide warehouse network. Shipwire was founded in 2006. The company is led by Sean Henry. Based in Atlanta, USA. Team size: 500+. Total funding raised: $13.1M. Latest round: Acquisition, Undisclosed, 2024-04, led by Stord. Key investors include eBay, Draper Triangle, Stord, Ingram Micro.

Founded
2006
Headquarters
Atlanta, USA
Team size
500+
Total funding
$13.1M

Value proposition

Simplifies global expansion by providing a single point of integration for a fragmented physical logistics network, offering automated order routing and real-time inventory visibility to reduce shipping costs and transit times.

Products and solutions

Shipwire Platform (Cloud-based OMS/WMS), Global Fulfillment Network (120+ warehouses), Intelligent Carrier Routing Engine, Cross-Border Shipping & Compliance Solutions, Returns Management Portal (Happy Returns integration)

Unique value

Combines a massive legacy global logistics footprint with Stord's modern AI-driven orchestration software, creating a 'Cloud Supply Chain' that treats physical logistics like scalable cloud computing.

Target customer

High-growth e-commerce brands, mid-market to enterprise retailers, and D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) companies looking to scale globally.

Industries served

Consumer Electronics, Apparel & Fashion, Health & Beauty, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Home Goods & Furniture

Technology advantage

Utilizes machine-learning-powered 'Intelligent Routing' algorithms to dynamically select the optimal fulfillment center and carrier based on real-time cost, speed, and inventory data.

How they differentiate

Combines a massive legacy global warehouse footprint (120+ facilities) with Stord's modern AI-driven 'Cloud Supply Chain' software for real-time orchestration.

Main competitors

ShipBob, Flexport, Saltbox

Key partnerships

E-commerce Platforms: Shopify, BigCommerce, Adobe Commerce (Magento), ERP/CRM: NetSuite, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Logistics: DHL, FedEx, UPS, and Happy Returns, Marketplaces: Amazon, eBay, Target+

Notable customers

Skagen, Electronics and Apparel brands, Shopify Plus Merchants

Major milestones

Founded in 2006 to automate e-commerce fulfillment, Acquired by Ingram Micro in 2013 to anchor their Commerce & Lifecycle Services, Acquired by CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM) in 2022, Acquired by Stord in 2024 to create a unified AI-driven global fulfillment powerhouse

Growth metrics

Operates within a network of 120+ global warehouses; part of Stord's ecosystem which has raised $325M+.

Market positioning

Enterprise-grade global fulfillment provider for high-growth D2C and mid-market retail brands.

Geographic focus

Global (North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific)

Patents and IP

Has filed at least 2 patents related to distributed inventory management and automated fulfillment logic (assigned to Shipwire, Inc.).

About Sean Henry

Sean Henry is the Co-Founder and CEO of Stord, the parent company of Shipwire. He is a Thiel Fellow and was named to Forbes 30 Under 30. Under his leadership, Stord has raised over $325 million to modernize the supply chain through a 'Cloud Supply Chain' approach, integrating warehousing, freight, and fulfillment software. He led the strategic acquisition of Shipwire from CEVA Logistics to create a global AI-driven fulfillment powerhouse.

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