What Shipping Solutions does

Shipping Solutions, a division of InterMart, Inc., is a US-based software company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, that provides export documentation and trade compliance software to over 3,000 exporters. Its flagship platform automates the creation of US export forms (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and others) by capturing shipment data once and populating the correct fields across multiple documents, with stated productivity gains of approximately 5x versus manual methods. The product stack centers on the Export Documentation Software, augmented by an Export Compliance Module (restricted party screening, ITAR/EAR export license determination, and document requirement determination), the Data Exchange Manager (DXM) for ERP/accounting/e-commerce integration, and a Trade Compliance Software suite covering product classification, restricted party screening, export/import controls, and a landed cost calculator. The platform integrates directly with AESDirect on the ACE portal for in-house Electronic Export Information filing and with UPS WorldShip and FedEx Ship Manager for parcel shipment data transfer.

The company monetizes primarily through subscription licensing and an Annual Maintenance Program that bundles ongoing regulatory updates, software support, and Chamber Certification services (Certificates of Origin and Free Sale). Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, and the go-to-market is direct-to-customer via the company website, supported by content marketing (blog, webinars, whitepapers, YouTube tutorials) and a free demo request CTA. The customer base spans SMB through enterprise and crosses multiple verticals (manufacturing, aerospace, foodservice distribution, athletic apparel, footwear, electronics, adhesives, networking), with named users including US Foods, Quad (272 users across the U.S. and Mexico), Cirrus Aircraft, Brooks, Red Wing Shoes, Daktronics, Cornelis Networks, Diamon-Fusion International, Sunnen, and Super Glue. Shipping Solutions is a privately held operating division with no evidence of venture capital, private equity backing, or public-company status, and it is operated as a strategic subsidiary of InterMart, Inc.

Name

Shipping Solutions

Legal name

Shipping Solutions (A Division of InterMart, Inc.)

Website

https://shippingsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shipping Solutions, a division of InterMart, Inc., provides US export documentation and trade compliance software to 3,000+ exporters, automating form creation, restricted party screening, license determination, and direct AES filing via subscription and annual maintenance contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Export Compliance Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage Workflow & Case Management Software (TLAEAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD), Sanctions, Embargo & Export Controls (EAR/ITAR) Compliance Tools (TLAEAOAI), Customs Declaration & Filing (Import/Export Entry) Platforms (TLAEAOAA)

Keywords

• Export documentation software
• Trade compliance software
• Restricted party screening
• AES filing software
• Export license determination

Headquarters

HQ city

Eagan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscriptions: The company sells export documentation and trade compliance software with an Annual Maintenance Program for updates and support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shipping Solutions develops and sells export documentation and trade compliance software for US-based businesses. The software automates the creation of export forms (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin), performs restricted party screening and export license determination, and files Electronic Export Information directly to the AES via the ACE portal. It integrates with ERP, accounting, and e-commerce systems via the Data Exchange Manager (DXM) and is sold with an Annual Maintenance Program for ongoing regulatory updates and support.

Product overview

Shipping Solutions is a software company offering export documentation and trade compliance solutions. The product portfolio centers on a core Export Documentation Software platform that automates export form creation, combined with an Export Compliance Module for license determination and restricted party screening. The Trade Compliance Software suite provides additional modules for product classification, export/import controls, and landed cost calculation. All products integrate with ERP/accounting systems via the Data Exchange Manager (DXM), and file directly to government systems including AESDirect/ACE Portal. Chamber Certification services support Certificates of Origin and Certificates of Free Sale, while the Global Gateway service and free Export Form Templates round out the offerings. The Annual Maintenance Program ensures ongoing regulatory compliance updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Gateway by Shipping Solutions: A service offering under Shipping Solutions for global trade management.

Products and services

• Export Documentation Software Flagship software that automates export form creation, allowing users to enter shipment information once and have it placed automatically on the correct export forms. Supports dozens of export documents including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and bills of lading for US exporters ranging from small businesses to large enterprises.
• Trade Compliance Software Comprehensive suite for international trade compliance covering product classification, restricted party screening, export controls, import controls, and landed cost calculation, helping US exporters adhere to U.S. export regulations.
• Chamber Certification Certification service for export documents including Certificates of Origin and Certificates of Free Sale, with electronic filing and management through the Chamber Certification Portal.
• Global Gateway by Shipping Solutions Additional service offering from Shipping Solutions for global trade management and international trade facilitation.
• Annual Maintenance Program (AMP) Annual maintenance subscription that keeps Shipping Solutions software current with evolving US export regulations and provides ongoing customer support, ensuring users stay compliant with regulatory updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Export forms created 5x faster than manual methods
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Descartes Visual Compliance: Descartes Visual Compliance provides restricted party screening, export/import compliance, and denied-party lists software for US exporters. Directly comparable product category and customer base to Shipping Solutions' Export Compliance Module.
• Amber Road (now E2open): E2open (acquired Amber Road) offers global trade management software including export compliance, restricted party screening, and trade documentation. Closest enterprise-grade competitor serving exporters with similar compliance and documentation workflows.
• Integration Point (Elemica): Integration Point, now part of Elemica, provides export compliance and trade management software serving US exporters with restricted party screening and denied party screening. Direct overlap with Shipping Solutions' compliance offering.
• Visual Compliance by Descartes: Specialized restricted party screening and export compliance software serving SMB and mid-market US exporters. Closest comparable on the restricted party screening module specifically.
• Magaya Software: Magaya provides logistics, customs brokerage, and trade compliance software including documentation automation for forwarders and exporters. Comparable documentation and compliance functionality targeting similar export customers.
• Avalara: Avalara offers tax compliance and trade compliance solutions including cross-border classification and export compliance tools. Overlaps with Shipping Solutions on trade compliance and import/export controls for exporters.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Global Trade Services (GTS): SAP GTS is an enterprise-grade global trade management suite covering export compliance, customs management, and trade documentation. Competes with Shipping Solutions only in the large-enterprise tier but offers broader functionality.
• Oracle Global Trade Management: Oracle GTM is an enterprise trade management platform with export compliance, restricted party screening, and trade documentation capabilities. Competes with Shipping Solutions for enterprise exporters but as part of a much broader suite.

Emerging players

• Crowne Consulting: Crowne Consulting provides export documentation and trade compliance software for SMB and mid-market US exporters. Closely comparable niche player with similar target customer profile and product scope.

Others

• Expedited Logistics & Freight Services: Export documentation software and freight forwarding services for SMB exporters. Adjacent player that ships alongside export documentation, often partnering with or competing against compliance software vendors like Shipping Solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DavidMarkNoah
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ShipSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shipping-solutions-software/posts/?feedView=all

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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