ShipStation Global

What ShipStation Global does

ShipStation Global is an AI-powered intelligent logistics and shipping platform formed on June 1, 2026, through the merger of WWEX Group and Auctane (formerly Stamps.com), backed by Thoma Bravo as majority investor with CVC Funds retaining a minority stake. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio including ShipStation (core shipping software), ShipStation API (multi-carrier shipping API with 99.99% uptime SLA), Stamps.com (mailing and shipping for SMBs), Metapack (enterprise delivery management with sub-300ms response times), Packlink (European parcel shipping), Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, Unishippers (franchise network of 400+ locations), Jear Logistics (temperature-controlled shipping), BLX Logistics (expedited shipping), and GlobalPost (international shipping). The platform serves over 3 million customers and processes more than 3 billion shipments annually, integrating 200+ carriers and 45,000+ carrier service points with 600+ technology integrations.

The underlying technology is a cloud-native, API-first multi-carrier platform with proprietary delivery management technology (Metapack) powering carrier selection, rate shopping, and shipment tracking. AI capabilities are embedded across the shipping and freight lifecycle, including predictive analytics for demand forecasting, recommendation engines for carrier selection and route optimization, process automation for quoting, booking, and claims management, and anomaly detection for fraud prevention. The business operates through three revenue streams: SaaS subscriptions for shipping software platforms, freight brokerage transaction fees on truckload, LTL, and intermodal shipments, and carrier network access and integration fees including preferred routing and volume-based rebates.

The go-to-market combines product-led self-serve for SMB e-commerce sellers (ShipStation's web-based platform) with direct enterprise field sales targeting mid-market and large freight shippers, complemented by Unishippers franchise distribution (400+ locations) and GlobalTranz agent networks (400+ agents). Pricing follows a tiered subscription model for software and quote-based pricing for freight brokerage, with public pricing not disclosed. The combined entity is valued at approximately $12 billion and projects $1.5 billion in net revenue with $693 million pro forma EBITDA.

Name

ShipStation Global

Legal name

Auctane, Inc.

Website

https://shipstationglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ShipStation Global is an AI-powered intelligent logistics and shipping platform formed from the 2026 merger of WWEX Group and Auctane, serving over 3 million customers with multi-carrier shipping software, freight brokerage, and 45,000+ carrier service points across SMB, mid-market, and enterprise segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipping and Logistics Software

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Shipper-Carrier Direct Contracting Networks (TLAEAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Fulfillment, Forwarding & Consolidation Services (CRAFAJAE)

Keywords

• Multi-carrier shipping software
• Freight brokerage services
• Logistics management platform
• E-commerce fulfillment solutions
• Third-party logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Software Subscriptions: Subscription-based revenue from ShipStation and other software platform products, providing access to multi-carrier shipping, label generation, rate comparison, and order management tools on a per-seat or tiered subscription basis.
2. Freight Brokerage Transaction Fees: Transaction-based revenue from freight brokerage services, charging fees on negotiated truckload, LTL, and intermodal freight shipments arranged through the platform's carrier network.
3. Carrier Network Access & Integration Fees: Revenue derived from carrier partnerships and technology integrations, including preferred routing, volume-based rebates, and integration partnerships with UPS, regional carriers, and last-mile networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ShipStation Global is an AI-powered multi-carrier shipping and logistics platform that combines SaaS shipping software (ShipStation, Stamps.com, Metapack, ShipStation API) with freight brokerage services (Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, Unishippers) and specialized shipping brands (Packlink, GlobalPost, Jear Logistics, BLX Logistics). The platform integrates 200+ carriers and 45,000+ carrier service points, providing automated label generation, rate comparison, carrier selection, order management, freight procurement, and real-time shipment tracking to e-commerce sellers, freight shippers, and 3PLs. It serves over 3 million customers and processes more than 3 billion shipments annually through a unified, AI-enabled logistics ecosystem.

Product overview

ShipStation Global operates as a multi-brand logistics platform formed from the merger of Auctane and WWEX Group in June 2026. The platform provides an integrated suite of shipping, freight, and fulfillment solutions through its portfolio of brands: ShipStation (core shipping software), ShipStation API (multi-carrier API), Stamps.com (mailing solutions), Metapack (enterprise delivery management), Packlink (European shipping), Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz, Unishippers (3PL services), Jear Logistics (temperature-controlled shipping), BLX Logistics (expedited shipping), and GlobalPost (international shipping). The platform serves over 3 million customers, processes more than 3 billion shipments annually, and offers parcel, LTL, truckload, and global shipping services unified in a single intelligent platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ShipStation: End-to-end shipping and logistics software for intelligent order fulfillment.
• Stamps.com
• Worldwide Express
• Unishippers
• GlobalTranz
• Packlink
• Metapack
• GlobalPost
• Jear Logistics
• BLX Logistics

Products and services

• ShipStation End-to-end shipping and logistics software for intelligent order fulfillment, empowering online sellers to manage, process, and ship orders efficiently at any volume across 200+ carriers.
• ShipStation API Multi-carrier shipping API providing 200+ carrier access with 99.99% uptime, enabling high-volume order management and enterprise-ready automation built to scale.
• Worldwide Express Third-party logistics provider for SMBs offering enterprise solutions from parcel to freight shipping, leveraging relationships with top carriers to provide enterprise-level shipping rates.
• Stamps.com Mailing and shipping software for businesses and organizations of any size, offering easy-to-use tools with access to USPS, UPS, and other carrier services at discounted rates.
• Unishippers Franchise-based shipping and logistics solutions for small-to-mid-sized businesses, offering freight and parcel solutions through a network of 400+ small business expert franchise owners.
• GlobalTranz Tailored logistics solutions from LTL and truckload to specialty services, with expert support through a network of 400+ agents enabling businesses to ship smarter and save money.
• Metapack Intelligent delivery management for enterprise businesses, automating carrier allocation across 350+ carriers with sub-300ms response times, cutting shipping costs by 10%, boosting checkout conversions by 24%, and reducing WISMO inquiries by 40%.
• Packlink Connect to top carriers instantly for smart package shipping, offering real-time tracking and cost-effective shipping options for businesses.
• Jear Logistics Specialized temperature-controlled and perishable shipping with a people-first approach, delivering with speed, transparency, and commitment to product integrity.
• BLX Logistics 24/7 partner for fast, on-time expedited shipping with top-tier service, specializing in moving goods quickly whether small loads or large freight.
• GlobalPost International shipping solution connecting businesses to new customers worldwide, simplifying global logistics complexities and streamlining cross-border shipping.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% API uptime SLA for carrier integrations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• OnTracmajorTechnology or IntegrationOnTrac is a regional parcel carrier integrated into ShipStation Global's carrier network, offering last-mile delivery services. An expanded partnership was announced as part of the combined company's strategic carrier alliance strategy, strengthening regional delivery coverage.
• UPSmajorTechnology or IntegrationUPS is a foundational carrier integration within ShipStation Global's multi-carrier shipping network, providing domestic and international parcel delivery services to platform customers.
• Rahal Letterman Lanigan RacingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary event sponsorship partnership with the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing IndyCar and IMSA sports car team, providing brand visibility, hospitality, and experiential marketing opportunities for ShipStation Global.
• TRD USA (Toyota Racing Development)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partnership with TRD USA extending motorsports and racing ecosystem brand presence, complementing the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing partnership.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FedEx: Global parcel and freight carrier with competing shipping APIs (FedEx Ship Manager, FedEx Freight) and brokerage services. Competes directly with ShipStation Global's UPS partnership and broader parcel/freight shipping platform, and is also a potential carrier partner.
• C.H. Robinson: Largest North American third-party logistics provider and freight broker with $17B+ annual revenue and Navisphere TMS platform. Sets the competitive benchmark against which ShipStation Global's #4 freight brokerage ranking is measured, and offers overlapping shipping/freight capabilities at much larger scale.
• RXO: Digital freight brokerage spun off from XPO Logistics with tech-enabled truckload and LTL services and Coyote Logistics acquisition. Comparable to GlobalTranz/Worldwide Express and ranked alongside ShipStation Global in Transport Topics' top freight brokerages.
• Maersk: Global integrated logistics company offering ocean, land, and air freight with growing digital platform capabilities and Pilot Freight acquisition. Comparable to ShipStation Global's expanding international shipping and freight operations via Packlink and GlobalPost.

Direct peers

• Flexport: Digital freight forwarder and customs broker offering tech-enabled ocean, air, and trucking freight services. Comparable to GlobalTranz and Anexio's freight brokerage capabilities and AI-driven logistics automation for SMB and mid-market shippers.
• Uber Freight: Digital freight brokerage platform connecting shippers with carriers via technology and the Uber Freight app. Direct competitor to GlobalTranz and WWEX Group's freight brokerage business, with overlapping enterprise and mid-market customer base.
• Shippo: Multi-carrier shipping software for SMB e-commerce sellers, offering label printing, rate comparison, and tracking. Directly competes with ShipStation's SMB self-serve platform on price, features, and marketplace integrations.
• ShipBob: Tech-enabled 3PL offering e-commerce fulfillment, warehousing, and shipping across multiple carriers. Comparable to ShipStation Global's combination of shipping software with Worldwide Express and Unishippers 3PL services for SMB and mid-market e-commerce.
• EasyPost: Multi-carrier shipping API platform offering rate shopping, label generation, and tracking across 100+ carriers. Directly competes with ShipStation's core multi-carrier shipping API and ShipEngine business for both SMB and enterprise customers.

Others

• Pitney Bowes: Shipping, mailing, and e-commerce logistics provider with legacy SMB mailing/shipping software and global e-commerce fulfillment services. Comparable to Stamps.com and Packlink within ShipStation Global's portfolio with overlapping SMB customer base and mailing technology heritage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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