ShipXpert GmbH

What ShipXpert GmbH does

ShipXpert GmbH is a privately held German software company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bielefeld (with a secondary office in Taufkirchen/Grünau), specializing in modular multi-carrier shipping software that operates as middleware between ERP systems and transport providers. The company offers two core products — ShipXpert Versand (on-premise, built on C#, SQL, .NET, and React) and ShipXpert Web (cloud, hosted on German servers for GDPR compliance) — plus a broad add-on module catalog covering picking/fulfillment, ATLAS export customs clearance, ADR-compliant dangerous goods handling, proof of delivery (Gelangensbestätigung), automated packing stations, bulk and serial shipping, own-fleet management, pallet accounts, and rule-based carrier selection. The platform natively integrates with 25+ ERP systems (including SelectLine, myfactory, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Odoo, JTL-Wawi, weclapp, Sage 100/50) and 150+ transport providers (DHL, DPD, GLS, UPS, FedEx, DACHSER, DB Schenker, and others), with the company holding DPD Gold Partner and GLS Trusted Partner certifications.

The business operates on a recurring subscription revenue model based on per-ERP-integration, per-carrier, and per-feature "product point" licensing, supplemented by consulting and training services. Go-to-market combines a direct sales team with a 40+ certified ERP-implementation partner network across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), complemented by educational webinars, trade show presence (e.g., LogiMAT), and a cloud self-serve option. The customer base of 1,800+ active users processes more than 2.3 million shipments per month and spans SMB to mid-market companies across industrial, e-commerce, healthcare, laboratory, agricultural, energy, and retail verticals. Co-founders Christian Schmid (30+ years ERP experience) and Claudius Kempe (25+ years logistics experience, certified dangerous goods officer since 2019) lead a team of approximately 6 employees, indicating a highly leveraged operating model relative to customer count.

Name

ShipXpert GmbH

Legal name

ShipXpert GmbH

Website

https://shipxpert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ShipXpert GmbH is a German Mittelstand software vendor offering modular multi-carrier shipping middleware that connects 25+ ERP systems to 150+ transport providers, serving 1,800+ SMB and mid-market customers across the DACH region with on-premise and cloud deployments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Grünau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Modular on-premise software licensing model where customers pay for specific modules needed. Integration licenses for each ERP system connection, plus optional modules for transport providers and features. Web hosting available as alternative delivery model.
2. ERP System Integrations: Separate product numbers and pricing for each supported ERP system integration (SelectLine, myfactory, SAP Business One, etc.) and each transport service provider.
3. Transport Provider Modules: Per-carrier and per-service licensing (DHL, DPD, GLS, UPS, FedEx, DACHSER, etc.) with separate pricing for standard, express, return, dangerous goods, and proof of delivery options.
4. Consulting and Training Services: Individual consultation for situation analysis, needs assessment, configuration, and training services tailored to customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ShipXpert GmbH develops and sells modular multi-carrier shipping software that integrates ERP systems with 150+ transport providers, enabling automated shipping label creation, customs clearance, dangerous goods handling, and delivery confirmation. The platform is offered as both an on-premise solution (ShipXpert Versand) and a cloud-hosted web application (ShipXpert Web), with add-on modules for picking, customs declaration (ATLAS), dangerous goods (ADR), and proof of delivery, primarily targeting SMBs and mid-market companies in the DACH region.

Product overview

ShipXpert GmbH offers a modular multi-carrier shipping software platform consisting of two core products: ShipXpert Versand (on-premise) and ShipXpert Web (cloud). The software integrates with 25+ ERP systems and 150+ transport carriers to enable efficient shipping processing directly from ERP-generated documents. Key modules include: ShipXpert Kommissionierung for picking/fulfillment operations, ATLAS customs clearance for export declarations, Gefahrgut for dangerous goods handling, Zustellnachweis for delivery confirmation, Automatisierter Packplatz for automated packing, Sammelversand for bulk shipping, Serienversand for mass mailings, Eigentransport for own fleet management, Versandoptimierung for rule-based carrier selection, and Palettenkonto for pallet management. The modular architecture allows customers to pay only for needed functionality, with setup taking approximately 30 minutes via built-in ERP connectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ShipXpert Versand On-premise shipping software that acts as an interface between ERP systems and transport carriers, supporting multi-carrier shipping label creation, tracking, customs clearance, dangerous goods handling, proof of delivery, returns, and shipment management for SMB and mid-market businesses.
• ShipXpert Web Cloud-hosted web version of the ShipXpert shipping software, available with monthly billing and cancellation, hosted on German servers for GDPR compliance, with built-in REST API access for connecting own applications and enabling automated data exchange via XML or JSON.
• ShipXpert Kommissionierung Standalone picking and fulfillment module that supports mobile picking on tablets with barcode scanners, with separate workstation picking license and tenant picking license available, supporting serial and batch numbers.
• ShipXpert Zollabwicklung (ATLAS) Standalone customs clearance module integrated with ATLAS German customs authority for export declarations, supporting automated customs documentation for international shipments.
• ShipXpert Gefahrgut Standalone dangerous goods handling module supporting ADR regulations for shipping hazardous materials, with automated documentation and carrier transmission.
• ShipXpert REST-API Standalone REST API for connecting own applications and enabling automated data exchange via XML or JSON, with documentation portal at shipxpert.info.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.3 million+ shipments processed monthly
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration53 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• STAGEx IT- und Unternehmensmanagement GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified partner offering STAGEx INQUIRE management solution with CRM, ERP, email, inventory, projects, time tracking, and personnel planning integrated with ShipXpert shipping
• PIU TalbrückenstrcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified myfactory ERP specialist supporting medium-sized companies with digitalization, consulting, implementation, maintenance, and custom interface development for abas-ERP
• NEX GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNEX.GO 360 partner for Haufe X360 offering custom apps, flexible interfaces, and third-party system integration
• netstyle Informationstechnik GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIT system house and first-generation partner specializing in Sage 100 with 30+ years experience supporting SMBs
• SelectLine Software GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelectLine is a 360° business solution for small and medium companies with modular extensions for production, CRM, accounting, BDE, MDE
• Be1Eye GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified SAP Gold Partner offering tailored SAP Business One implementations for SMB automation
• GLS (General Logistics Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationTrusted Partner certification holder; ShipXpert certified for GLS shipping services including Express, Standard, Returns, Dangerous Goods, Proof of Delivery
• DPDcoreTechnology or IntegrationGold Partner certification; ShipXpert integrated with DPD DE, DPD Global, DPD AT, DPD CH services
• DHLcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium Partner for Deutsche Post DHL; integrated with DHL Paket, DHL Express, DHL Freight, DHL eCommerce, DHL Global Forwarding
• DACHSERcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated with DACHSER logistics services including standard, dangerous goods, returns, and proof of delivery options
• DB SchenkercoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated with DB Schenker DE, DB Schenker AT, and DB Schenker Parcel services
• EuroComConsult GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner30+ years experience with Myfactory and Sage 100 enterprise consulting for process optimization and efficiency
• EPC EDV Partner Consulting GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSage certified reseller and developer since 1997 with proprietary development department for Sage extensions and third-party interfaces
• escape Consult GmbH & Co. KGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified myfactory partner with experienced consultants, project managers, and developers for digitalization of business processes
• Seiwert GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIT consulting with 20+ years and 200+ software projects integrating e-commerce and shipping into myfactory.BusinessWorld

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Billbee: Billbee is a German cloud order management and multi-carrier shipping tool for SMB e-commerce. It overlaps with ShipXpert on carrier-agnostic label creation and tracking but focuses more on marketplace/orders than on ERP integration depth.
• parcelLab: parcelLab is a German/DACH-focused post-purchase experience and shipment tracking platform. It is adjacent in tracking, notifications, and returns, overlapping with parts of ShipXpert's delivery confirmation and returns modules.
• Pickware (Shopware shipping plugin): Pickware is a Shopware-based ERP and shipping plugin providing multi-carrier label creation for German e-commerce merchants. Comparable in serving DACH e-commerce shippers, with overlap in the carrier integration and label creation domains.

Direct peers

• SendCloud: SendCloud is a Dutch multi-carrier shipping software platform that connects SMB and mid-market e-commerce shippers with European parcel carriers (DPD, DHL, UPS, GLS). It competes head-to-head with ShipXpert in multi-carrier label creation, tracking, and returns, with a stronger cloud-native focus.
• Xentral ERP: Xentral (formerly Xentral ERP) is a German cloud ERP with built-in multi-carrier shipping, warehouse, and fulfillment modules aimed at DACH SMB/mid-market. It is a closer competitor in the integrated ERP + shipping space where ShipXpert operates.
• ShippyPro: ShippyPro is an Italian multi-carrier shipping API and dashboard used by e-commerce merchants across Europe. It overlaps with ShipXpert's carrier-agnostic label/track/returns functionality and targets a similar SMB e-commerce base.
• JTL-Software: JTL is a German e-commerce/WMS/ERP suite (JTL-Wawi) with multi-carrier shipping capabilities and is integrated with ShipXpert. It is comparable in addressing the DACH SMB e-commerce shipper and in competing for the same shipping workflow budget.

Others

• weclapp: weclapp is a German cloud ERP/CRM platform that integrates with ShipXpert and serves similar DACH SMB customers. It is adjacent rather than directly competing, as it relies on ShipXpert (among others) for deep multi-carrier shipping execution.

Broad incumbents

• ShipStation (Stamps.com): ShipStation, owned by Stamps.com, is a leading cloud-based multi-carrier shipping platform primarily serving US SMB e-commerce. It is comparable as a multi-carrier shipping SaaS, though ShipXpert's DACH/road focus differs from ShipStation's US orientation.
• Descartes ShipRush: Descartes ShipRush is part of Descartes Systems Group's logistics technology portfolio and offers multi-carrier shipping software with broad carrier support. Comparable as a multi-carrier shipping platform but backed by a much larger incumbent vendor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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