What ShipDudes does

ShipDudes is a privately held omnichannel third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in North Bergen, New Jersey, and founded in 2020. The company operates a dual-coast warehouse network anchored by facilities in Northern New Jersey and Las Vegas, Nevada, with two additional sites for a total of four facilities. ShipDudes provides pick-pack-ship fulfillment, retail and wholesale distribution, marketplace fulfillment, Amazon FBA prep, kitting and assembly, returns management, inventory forecasting, and international shipping to over 150 consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands across beauty, supplements, health and wellness, beverages, lifestyle, and consumables categories. It ships millions of packages annually across DTC ecommerce, Amazon, Walmart, Target Plus, TikTok Shop, SHEIN, Temu, and major retail chains including Sephora, Target, Costco, Ulta, Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, and Sprouts, as well as distributors UNFI and KeHe.

The operational backbone is the ShipBob warehouse management system (WMS), which connects natively to 75+ sales channels, marketplaces, ERP systems, returns platforms, marketing automation, financing, and tax tools including Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, Walmart Marketplace, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, TikTok Shop, Netsuite, Klaviyo, and Gorgias. ShipDudes monetizes through transaction-based fees on pick/pack/ship and value-added services, with custom pricing quoted per engagement rather than published rate cards, billed monthly. Go-to-market is sales-led via discovery calls and dedicated account management, with the company positioning direct Slack-based communication, transparent pricing, and operator-founded expertise as its principal differentiators against traditional 3PLs using offshore call centers. The company has no publicly disclosed funding rounds, operates without institutional investors in the available record, and was recognized in 2025 as the 39th fastest growing company in America.

Name

ShipDudes

Legal name

Ship Dudes

Website

https://shipdudes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ShipDudes is a private omnichannel 3PL operating dual-coast warehouses in New Jersey and Las Vegas, providing DTC, marketplace, retail distribution, and Amazon FBA prep services to 150+ CPG brands across beauty, supplements, and lifestyle categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Order Fulfillment

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Ecommerce fulfillment
• Order fulfillment services
• Warehouse management
• Retail distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bergen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. DTC Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and ship services for direct-to-consumer orders from ecommerce platforms including Shopify. Includes packaging customization and kitting options.
2. Marketplace Fulfillment: Fulfillment services for Amazon Seller Central, Walmart Marketplace, and Target Plus with built-in routing compliance for marketplaces.
3. Retail and Wholesale B2B Fulfillment: PO prep, pallet builds, routing guide compliance, and carrier coordination for retail partners including Sephora, Target, Costco, Ulta, and others.
4. Amazon FBA Prep: Labeling, poly bagging, bundling, and packaging products to meet Amazon's inbound requirements, then shipping to Amazon fulfillment centers.
5. Inventory Management Services: Forecasting, reporting, and planning services to reduce costs and eliminate stock surprises.
6. Packaging and Insert Procurement: Vendor sourcing, cost control, and coordination for marketing inserts and packaging materials.
7. International Shipping: Worldwide shipping via US international options and global warehouse partnerships for efficient cross-border delivery.
8. Same Day and Specialized Fulfillment: Same day fulfillment and specialized services for crowdfunding campaigns and LTL freight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ShipDudes operates omnichannel third-party logistics (3PL) and order fulfillment services for ecommerce and retail brands from dual-coast US warehouses in Northern New Jersey and Las Vegas. Its core offerings cover direct-to-consumer pick-pack-ship, marketplace fulfillment (Amazon, Walmart, Target Plus, TikTok Shop), retail and wholesale B2B fulfillment with routing-guide compliance, Amazon FBA prep, kitting, custom packaging, returns, and inventory management, with the ShipBob WMS connecting 75+ sales channels to a single inventory pool.

Product overview

ShipDudes is an omnichannel third-party logistics (3PL) fulfillment company offering a unified platform of logistics services. Its core product is a full-stack fulfillment platform that spans DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) fulfillment, Marketplace Fulfillment (Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop), Retail and Wholesale/B2B Fulfillment, and a Dual-Coast Warehousing network spanning Northern New Jersey and Las Vegas. This core is supported by a portfolio of integrated add-on modules including Same Day Fulfillment, Amazon FBA Prep Services, International Shipping, Crowdfunding Campaigns Fulfillment, LTL Freight, Kitting and Assembly Services, Dedicated Storage, Insert Marketing Procurement, Packaging Procurement, Returns Management, Custom Packaging Services, and dedicated Account Management with Slack-based communication. The platform integrates natively with 75+ sales channels and platforms, connecting Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and major retail EDI channels into a single inventory pool for omnichannel fulfillment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) Fulfillment Core pick, pack, and ship fulfillment service for ecommerce brands selling directly to consumers via Shopify, WooCommerce, and other online stores, with packaging customization and kitting options for premium unboxing experiences.
• Marketplace Fulfillment Fulfillment service for Amazon Seller Central (FBM), Walmart Marketplace, and Target Plus with built-in routing compliance and native order flow automation.
• Retail and Wholesale B2B Fulfillment Fulfillment service for wholesale, distributor, and retail accounts including PO prep, pallet builds, routing-guide compliance, carrier coordination, and EDI integration for retail partners such as Sephora, Ulta, Target, Costco, Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, Walmart, Sprouts, and distributors UNFI and KeHe.
• Amazon FBA Prep Services Amazon FBA preparation service including labeling, poly bagging, bundling, and packaging products to meet Amazon's inbound requirements, then shipping them to Amazon's fulfillment centers on behalf of brands running hybrid FBA/FBM strategies.
• Inventory Management Services Inventory forecasting, reporting, and planning service to reduce costs and eliminate stock surprises, including real-time inventory visibility, cycle counting, lot tracking, and safety-stock management.
• Same-Day Fulfillment Same-day order fulfillment service for brands that require accelerated processing, listed alongside standard 7-day pick-and-pack processing.
• Kitting and Assembly Services Kitting and product assembly service that turns loose components into revenue-ready products, including subscription-box assembly, bundle packaging, and multi-SKU bundle fulfillment at scale.
• Returns Management Returns processing service including receiving returned packages, inspecting product condition, making disposition decisions (restock, refurbish, or destroy), updating inventory, and triggering customer refunds, integrated with returns platforms such as AfterShip, Loop Returns, Happy Returns, ReturnGO, ReturnLogic, and Redo.
• International Shipping International shipping service covering worldwide delivery via US international options and global warehouse partnerships for efficient cross-border fulfillment.
• Crowdfunding Campaigns Fulfillment Specialized fulfillment support for crowdfunding campaigns including Kickstarter and Indiegogo, handling the logistics, warehouse prep, and delivery on backer promises after campaign success.
• LTL Freight Services Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight service for brands shipping larger volumes of inventory to ShipDudes fulfillment centers.
• Dedicated Storage Dedicated warehouse storage space for brands requiring private storage arrangements within the fulfillment facility.
• Packaging Procurement Packaging sourcing and supplier management service to maintain quality standards, pricing efficiency, and reliable lead times for boxes, tissue paper, and dunnage materials.
• Insert Marketing Procurement Vendor sourcing, cost control, and coordination service to ensure accurate, on-time insertion of marketing materials such as thank-you cards, promotional inserts, and samples into outbound packages.
• Custom Packaging Services Custom packaging and branded fulfillment services including custom boxes, branded tissue paper, inserts, and unboxing experience design that elevates the customer experience and drives repeat purchases.
• Dedicated Account Management Dedicated account management offering Slack communication, on-site warehouse access, proactive updates, and phone/text communication with a US-based team that becomes an extension of the brand's business.
• Dual-Coast Warehousing Network Bicoastal warehouse operations spanning Northern New Jersey (East Coast) and Las Vegas (West Coast), enabling 2-3 day ground shipping to most US addresses and nationwide fulfillment coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Amazon FBM through omnichannel 3PL often costs 20-40% less than FBA when all fees are included
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration130 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured ecommerce platform integration for streamlining Shopify order fulfillment. Native integration allowing automatic order flow and inventory sync.
• KlaviyocoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketing platform integration for ecommerce brands. Automates customer notifications and ShipBob-Klaviyo sync for post-checkout communications.
• NetsuitecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with the world's #1 cloud business suite for ERP and order management connectivity.
• PassportcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal growth platform built for brands with localized duty-inclusive checkout for international expansion.
• AmazoncoreTechnology or IntegrationSeamless Amazon order fulfillment integration for Seller Central. Also provides FBA prep services for brands using hybrid FBA/FBM strategies.
• WalmartcoreTechnology or IntegrationWalmart Marketplace order fulfillment integration for streamlined Walmart seller operations.
• TikTokcoreTechnology or IntegrationTikTok Shop and FBT (Fulfilled by TikTok) order fulfillment integration for social commerce.
• BigCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomated BigCommerce order fulfillment integration.
• WooCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationScale WooCommerce order fulfillment integration.
• ShipStationcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrder management and shipping platform integration for worldwide shipping from one smart platform.
• RechargecoreTechnology or IntegrationSubscription billing platform integration for growing brands.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is the global contract logistics arm of DHL, providing warehousing, fulfillment, and omnichannel services for enterprise brands worldwide. Comparable in fulfillment service category but with vastly greater geographic reach and resources.
• GXO Logistics: GXO is one of the largest pure-play contract logistics providers globally, with major ecommerce and omnichannel fulfillment operations. Comparable in service category but operates at a much larger scale across multiple verticals and geographies.
• Saddle Creek Logistics: Saddle Creek is a multi-vertical 3PL offering warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation across ecommerce, retail, and industrial. Comparable to ShipDudes in ecommerce fulfillment services but operates at much broader scale and scope.

Direct peers

• DCL Logistics: DCL Logistics is an omnichannel 3PL serving DTC, B2B/retail distribution, and marketplace fulfillment for CPG brands. Comparable to ShipDudes in retail compliance capabilities (Target, Sephora-style retailers) and operator-led service approach.
• Capacity: Capacity is an omnichannel ecommerce fulfillment 3PL with multiple US warehouses serving DTC, B2B, and marketplace clients. Comparable to ShipDudes in omnichannel positioning, technology integration, and target market of growing CPG brands.
• Red Stag Fills: Red Stag Fills is an ecommerce 3PL specializing in heavy, bulky, and high-value DTC products with US dual-coast warehouses. Comparable to ShipDudes in CPG/DTC focus, US-only footprint, and quality/service differentiation.
• Radial: Radial is a large ecommerce fulfillment 3PL specializing in omnichannel retail/DTC for enterprise brands. Comparable to ShipDudes in handling complex retail compliance and large brand clients, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• ShipMonk: ShipMonk is a tech-enabled ecommerce 3PL serving SMB and mid-market DTC/CPG brands across multiple US fulfillment centers. Comparable to ShipDudes in target customer, omnichannel capabilities, and integration ecosystem approach.
• Fulfyld: Fulfyld is an ecommerce 3PL serving DTC and omnichannel brands with US-based warehouses and tech-enabled operations. Comparable to ShipDudes in scale, target customer segment, and integrated marketplace/retail fulfillment.
• ShipBob: ShipBob is a leading ecommerce 3PL offering omnichannel fulfillment with the same WMS technology ShipDudes uses. It is the most direct competitor given identical tech stack, overlapping CPG/DTC customer base, and similar service offerings including Shopify, Amazon, and retail compliance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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