What Shipito does

Shipito is an international package forwarding company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lehi, Utah. The company provides consumers and businesses outside the United States with a US shipping address (plus free EU and Japan addresses) at which they can receive purchases from US eCommerce retailers, after which Shipito consolidates, processes, and forwards the packages to 220+ countries. The platform is offered through three membership tiers — Standard (free), Premium ($60/yr or $10/mo), and Business ($99/yr or $12/mo) — with Premium and Business tiers unlocking consolidation, tax-free shopping, extended storage, and priority support. Revenue is generated primarily through subscription fees, marked-up postage on outbound international shipments, assisted-purchase commissions (8% plus processing fees), and ancillary fees for storage extensions, address corrections, special packaging, and wire transfers.

The underlying technology is a cloud-based logistics platform with web and mobile interfaces, carrier integrations with USPS and DHL (among others), and 12+ language multilingual support. Shipito offers add-on modules including Package Consolidation (advertised as reducing international shipping costs by up to 80%), Fast Mailout expedited processing, and Assisted Purchase for retailers that do not accept direct international orders. Shipito for Business (S4B), launched October 2022, extends the platform with API and Shopify app integration to serve eCommerce merchants and high-volume shippers, and is supplemented by a US Unlocked partnership that provides virtual US billing addresses to overcome international payment-method restrictions. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Access Group, LLC, and is EU-U.S. Privacy Shield certified and GDPR compliant.

Name

Shipito

Legal name

Shipito LLC

Website

https://shipito.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shipito is a Utah-based package forwarding company providing US, EU, and Japan shipping addresses that enable international consumers and small businesses to purchase from US retailers and forward goods to 220+ countries via subscription and transactional pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Premium Membership Subscriptions: Annual or monthly paid memberships (Premium at $60/yr or $10/mo; Business at $99/yr or $12/mo) that unlock features such as package consolidation, tax-free shopping, extended storage (45-90 days), phone support, and multiple warehouse addresses (US, EU, Japan).
2. Postage and Shipping Fees: Shipito charges customers for postage and international shipping, marking up carrier rates. Discounted shipping rates are offered compared to standard retail carrier pricing. Insurance is included with DHL shipments and available as an add-on for other carriers (up to 3 claims per 24-month period).
3. Assisted Purchase Service: Fee-based service where Shipito purchases products on behalf of customers. Fees include $8.50 assisted purchase fee, 4.3% bank processing fee, 8% Shipito commission, and $2.25 (Premium) or $3.25 (Free) processing fee per order.
4. Package Processing and Value-Added Fees: Fees for address corrections ($5), extra storage beyond allotted time (up to 28 extra days), photo requests, special boxing/packaging ($5-$15), and other handling services. Wire transfer fees are $16 per incoming transfer.
5. Affiliate Referrals: Shipito operates an affiliate program where partners earn commissions for referring new customers who sign up and use Shipito services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shipito provides international package forwarding services, giving customers a free US (and EU/Japan) shipping address where they can receive purchases from US retailers that do not ship internationally. Packages are consolidated, processed, and forwarded to over 220 countries. The company sells three membership tiers (Standard Free, Premium at $60/yr, Business at $99/yr) along with add-on services such as package consolidation (up to 80% shipping savings), assisted purchases, fast mailout, and shipping insurance, supported by multilingual customer service in 12+ languages.

Product overview

Shipito is a package forwarding and international shipping platform that operates as a single unified service with multiple membership tiers and optional add-on modules. The core offering is the Package Forwarding Service, which provides customers with free US (and EU/Japan) shipping addresses to shop from US retailers. Premium add-ons include Package Consolidation for cost savings, Assisted Purchase for shopping assistance, Fast Mailout for expedited shipping, and Insurance Services. The platform offers three membership tiers (Standard Free, Premium, and Business) targeting individual occasional shoppers, frequent shippers, and high-volume business users respectively. Shipito For Business (S4B) extends the platform with API and Shopify integration capabilities for eCommerce merchants. US Unlocked, available through partnership, provides virtual payment cards with US billing addresses to overcome international payment restrictions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Package Forwarding Service Shipito's core service providing international customers with free US, EU, and Japan shipping addresses, enabling them to shop from US retailers and have packages forwarded to over 220 countries worldwide. Available to all membership tiers.
• Package Consolidation Service that combines multiple incoming packages into a single outbound shipment, reducing international shipping costs by up to 80%. Available to Premium and Business members. Storage time limits are based on the first/oldest package in the consolidation.
• Assisted Purchase (We Shop For You) Shopping assistance service where Shipito purchases products on behalf of customers who cannot directly buy from US retailers. Fee structure includes an $8.50 assisted purchase fee, 4.3% processing fee, 8% commission, and $2.25 (Premium) or $3.25 (Free) processing fee per order.
• Fast Mailout Expedited mailout processing service that allows customers to receive packages faster than standard processing timelines.
• Standard Membership (Free) Free membership tier at $0/yr providing a US shipping address, free EU and Japan addresses, email and chat support, and 7 days free storage. Does not include package consolidation or tax-free shopping.
• Premium Membership Paid membership at $60/yr or $10/mo. Includes all Standard features plus package consolidation, tax-free shopping, phone support, 45-60-90 days free storage depending on membership level, multiple warehouse addresses (US, EU, Japan), and $2.25 processing fee for assisted purchases.
• Business Membership High-volume shipper membership at $99/yr or $12/mo. Includes all Premium features plus business-oriented services. Ships to over 220 countries.
• Shipito for Business (S4B) Dedicated business platform offering API integration, Shopify app, and specialized logistics solutions for eCommerce businesses and online sellers shipping internationally. Includes dedicated business account management and automated workflow capabilities.
• Insurance Services Shipping insurance coverage for packages lost or damaged during transit, with DHL shipments including delivery insurance. Insurance is available as an add-on for other carriers, with up to 3 claims permitted per 24-month period.
• Asia Direct An affordable shipping solution providing international forwarding services throughout Asia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 80% on international shipping through package consolidation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• US UnlockedcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerShipito partnered with US Unlocked to provide virtual prepaid debit cards with US billing addresses to Shipito customers. This enables customers to shop US websites that restrict payment methods based on billing address location. Customers use their Shipito suite number and US address as both shipping and billing address when registering for US Unlocked cards.
• VerishopflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipito announced a partnership with Verishop to provide vital logistics services for Verishop's global network of internet retail brands. This partnership positions Shipito as a key logistics partner for Verishop's international expansion, enabling Verishop to offer international shipping to its customers through Shipito's forwarding infrastructure.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationShipito developed a Shopify app and API integration that enables Shopify merchants to streamline international shipping. The integration allows eCommerce businesses to connect their Shopify store directly to Shipito's forwarding services, automating order fulfillment and international delivery workflows.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Flexport: Flexport is a digital freight forwarder primarily serving enterprise B2B international shipping. While its core focus is ocean and air freight rather than small parcels, it represents a broader incumbent in the 'arranged international shipping' category and competes for cross-border eCommerce logistics budgets.
• Aramex: Aramex is a global logistics and parcel delivery company with cross-border eCommerce services. As a broad incumbent, it overlaps with Shipito in international last-mile and cross-border shipping, especially in the Middle East where Shipito ships to countries like Saudi Arabia.
• Easyship: Easyship is a shipping aggregator and rate-comparison platform that helps merchants and individuals book international courier services. While broader in scope (multi-carrier checkout vs. owned warehouses), it competes with Shipito for cross-border eCommerce shipping demand, particularly via Shopify merchants.

Direct peers

• MyUS.com: MyUS.com is one of the largest US-based international package forwarders, offering US, UK, and other country addresses, package consolidation, and assisted-purchase services. It competes head-to-head with Shipito on consumer package forwarding, consolidation savings, and membership pricing.
• Borderlinx: Borderlinx (formerly part of Asendia) offers international package forwarding and shopping assistance from the US to overseas destinations. Its core service — US address plus consolidated international shipping — overlaps directly with Shipito's offering.
• Planet Express: Planet Express offers US address forwarding, package consolidation, and assisted-purchase services aimed at international consumers. Its service mix, freemium-to-paid membership structure, and target audience closely mirror Shipito's positioning.
• comGateway: comGateway provides US and UK addresses plus package forwarding, consolidation, and tax-free shopping services to international shoppers. It is a direct competitor in the cross-border parcel forwarding space with similar membership tiers and feature sets.
• Stackry: Stackry provides US-based package forwarding with consolidation, storage, and repacking for international shoppers. It is a direct same-category competitor to Shipito, serving individual cross-border eCommerce buyers with a comparable membership model.
• US Global Mail: US Global Mail offers US mailing addresses, mail scanning, and package forwarding to international customers. Its product overlap with Shipito includes US address rental, mail scanning, and forwarding, primarily for consumers and small businesses abroad.

Emerging players

• ShipBob: ShipBob is a fulfillment and shipping platform for Shopify and eCommerce merchants. While its core is US domestic fulfillment rather than consumer forwarding, it competes with Shipito for Business (S4B) for merchant cross-border shipping and Shopify-app mindshare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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