What Shipthis does

Shipthis is a US-incorporated, cloud-based SaaS company that builds an AI-powered freight forwarding ERP targeting mid-market and global freight forwarders, 3PLs, and NOVCC operators. The platform unifies functions that freight forwarders typically run across multiple disconnected systems — shipment management, rate and quotation management, vendor management, customer relationship management, freight accounting, warehouse management, and customer engagement — into a single subscription-priced product, supplemented by an AI suite (Magic Drop document intelligence, Email Bridge email parsing, Smart Book financial automation, and AI Pricing & Rate Intelligence) trained on freight-specific document formats.

The underlying technology stack combines native EDI and REST API connectivity to 100+ airlines, 100+ shipping lines, port systems, 20+ government customs portals, and global banking systems, with proprietary AI models performing document extraction, email intent parsing, financial reconciliation (claimed 99.97% accuracy), and predictive pricing. The platform is multi-modal across ocean, air, road, and rail (rail announced 2022), and includes GAAP-compliant integrated accounting with multi-currency, GST, VAT, ZATCA, and e-invoicing compliance.

The business model is a per-user subscription at $89/user/month for the standard tier, with an enterprise tier offering custom pricing, implementation services, and dedicated support. Transactional add-ons (Track & Trace, Trade Messaging, eAWB submission, EDI/API integrations, banking integration, custom reports) are billed on usage. Distribution is primarily direct sales with a 30-day self-serve free trial, supplemented by a white-labeled customer portal that turns each forwarder customer into a distribution channel to its shippers and consignees. The company is privately held, founded in 2018, headquartered in Newark, USA, with 11-50 employees and reportedly 100+ freight forwarder customers worldwide.

Name

Shipthis

Legal name

Shipthis, Inc.

Website

https://shipthis.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shipthis is a US-based SaaS company that provides an AI-powered, cloud-based freight forwarding ERP platform for mid-market and global freight forwarders, 3PLs, and NOVCC operators, unifying shipment management, accounting, CRM, WMS, and customer engagement with proprietary AI for document, email, and pricing automation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Software

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border E-commerce Ocean Forwarding (DDP/DDU) (TLACABAK)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding software
• Transportation management system
• Warehouse management software
• Freight accounting software
• Logistics automation platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription (Per User): Primary revenue stream from per-user subscription pricing at $89 per user per month. Includes access to all core modules for end-to-end freight operations. Annual and quarterly payment terms available. Add-on modules like Track and Trace, Trade Messaging, and eAWB submission are billed on a transactional basis in addition to the base subscription.
2. Enterprise Implementation Services: Custom implementation and customization services for enterprise customers including dedicated migration assistance, custom configurations, and tailored onboarding. One-time setup fees based on time spent configuring and customizing the solution.
3. Transactional Add-ons: Additional features such as Track and Trace, Trade Compliance Messaging, eAWB submission, EDI and API Integrations, Bank Integration, and Report Customizations are billed on a transactional/consumption basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shipthis provides a cloud-based, AI-powered freight forwarding ERP platform that unifies end-to-end operations across air, sea, road, and rail transport modes. The platform replaces fragmented legacy systems with integrated modules covering shipment management, warehouse management, CRM, quotation, freight accounting, vendor management, and customer/vendor portals. It is sold primarily on a per-user subscription basis with additional transactional add-ons and enterprise implementation services.

Product overview

Shipthis is an all-in-one AI-powered freight forwarding platform offering a unified cloud-based ERP with modular architecture. The core Freight Forwarding Software serves as the central platform, supplemented by integrated modules including Warehouse Management System (WMS), Customer Engagement Portal, CRM, Freight Accounting, Vendor Portal, Quotation Management, Sales Management, and Tariff & Rate Management. The platform is enhanced by AI-Powered Automation capabilities and advanced features including Track & Trace, Multi-Modal Transportation, Global Trade Compliance, eAWB Submission, Workflow Management, User Role Management, Banking Integration, Multi-Branch Support, and Digital Document Management. All modules are available under a single subscription model at $89/user/month with optional add-ons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Forwarding Software Cloud-based ERP platform for end-to-end freight operations management across all transport modes with real-time visibility, automated workflows, and AI-powered automation. Targeted at freight forwarding companies seeking to replace legacy TMS, accounting, and CRM tools.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) Automated warehouse management solution for 3PLs, NOVCC freight forwarders, and logistics providers with real-time inventory tracking, barcode scanning, and receipt/delivery management.
• Customer Engagement Portal White-labeled digital customer portal for quote requests, shipment tracking, document exchange, and contextual communication with customers 24/7.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Freight-specific CRM with customer performance measurement, automated notifications, lead management, and email integration for sales and customer support.
• Freight Accounting GAAP-compliant accounting module with multi-currency support, automated vendor bill matching, accruals, and global tax compliance including GST, VAT, and ZATCA.
• Vendor Portal Portal for managing suppliers, agents, and carriers with vendor compliance, contract management, performance tracking, and payables management.
• Quotation Management Automated freight quote generation with multi-currency support, instant rate-to-quote generation, and AI insights for margin calculation and surcharge application.
• Sales Management Freight sales module with pipeline management, sales incentives, customer lifecycle tracking, and mobile companion app for field sales teams.
• Tariff & Rate Management Rate library for managing buy and sell rates, auto-rating with margin assurance, FCL/LCL/air cargo rate uploads, and port/local charge configuration.
• AI-Powered Automation AI suite including Magic Drop document intelligence, Email Bridge automated parsing, Smart Book financial automation, and AI pricing insights for predictive margin intelligence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70%+ efficiency improvement across freight operations
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Global BankscoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect integration with leading global banks worldwide. Transaction feeds flow into Shipthis automatically enabling continuous reconciliation without manual uploads. Supports multi-currency and branch-wise accounting with bank statements delivered via direct feeds.
• Airlines (100+)coreTechnology or IntegrationNative EDI and direct feeds connecting with over 100 airlines for real-time schedule checking, space booking, and eAWB submission. Enables standardized air freight execution across carriers without individual airline portal logins.
• Shipping Lines (100+)coreTechnology or IntegrationNative connectivity with over 100 shipping lines for real-time container tracking and booking integration. Provides live data directly from source for ocean freight operations.
• Government Customs Systems (20+ Countries)coreTechnology or IntegrationTrade compliance connectivity to customs authorities in over 20 countries enabling self-filing of customs declarations, regulatory submissions, and compliance messaging directly from within the Shipthis platform.
• Port SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with port systems for real-time container and cargo status updates, enabling comprehensive shipment visibility across the logistics lifecycle from origin to destination.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WiseTech Global (CargoWise): WiseTech Global's CargoWise is the dominant global freight forwarding and logistics execution platform. It competes head-to-head with Shipthis in TMS, customs, accounting, and visibility modules for freight forwarders of all sizes.
• Aljex Software: Aljex provides cloud-based freight forwarding and logistics software for SMB and mid-market forwarders, with TMS, accounting, and EDI modules. It is a long-standing direct competitor to Shipthis in the North American forwarder segment.
• Magaya: Magaya offers a freight forwarding software suite covering ocean, air, and land operations with built-in accounting and CRM. It is a direct competitor to Shipthis in the mid-market forwarder segment, particularly in the Americas.
• GoFreight: GoFreight is a cloud-based freight forwarding software targeting ocean, air, and import operations. It is a direct peer to Shipthis, particularly in the SMB and mid-market forwarder category, with comparable per-user SaaS pricing.
• Kontainers (by Descartes): Kontainers offers digital customer engagement and shipment visibility tools for freight forwarders. Although now part of Descartes, it is a direct comparable to Shipthis's white-label customer portal and quoting modules.
• Freightos: Freightos operates a digital freight marketplace and forwarding software platform (WebCargo by Freightos) used by forwarders and carriers for pricing, booking, and execution. It overlaps with Shipthis on the freight forwarder tooling and pricing side.
• Forwarders List: Forwarders List and adjacent Indian-headquartered forwarding platforms compete with Shipthis in the mid-market freight forwarding ERP space, particularly for emerging-market and cross-border trade operators.
• Softlink Global: Softlink Global offers a freight forwarding software platform (Logi-Sys) covering ocean, air, and land operations with built-in accounting and CRM. It is a direct peer, with stronger presence in emerging markets where Shipthis also competes via customs integrations.

Broad incumbents

• Descartes Systems Group: Descartes provides a broad portfolio of logistics technology including customs, TMS, visibility, and carrier messaging. It overlaps with Shipthis in customs filing, carrier integration, and freight forwarding workflows, though its product breadth exceeds Shipthis's.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Flexport is a digital-first freight forwarder that has built significant proprietary software. While it is primarily an asset-light forwarder rather than a SaaS vendor, its technology stack competes for the same digitally-minded forwarder customers Shipthis targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Shipthis_inc

Compliance1 record

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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