Warehouse of the Week: ShipBob — Tech-First Fulfillment, FTZ Strategy, and Global Scale

Warehouse of the Week: ShipBob — Tech-First Fulfillment, FTZ Strategy, and Global Scale

This week’s Racklify Warehouse of the Week goes to ShipBob, a logistics platform that blends fast onboarding, tech-driven fulfillment, and proactive duty strategy into one seamless experience for ecommerce brands. From its 60+ global fulfillment centers to its newly launched De Minimis Defense Program, ShipBob exemplifies what modern 3PL support should look like: scalable, strategic, and merchant-first.

Why ShipBob Meets Racklify’s Rubric

Global Fulfillment Powered by Proprietary Technology

ShipBob’s distributed fulfillment network enables merchants to store inventory closer to end customers for faster delivery. Their proprietary platform gives users real-time visibility into inventory, orders, and shipping performance. Key advantages include:

• 2-day express shipping across the continental U.S.
• Order routing and inventory placement optimization
• Predictive demand forecasting and low-stock alerts
• ShipBob integrates directly with Shopify, Amazon, BigCommerce, Walmart Marketplace, TikTok Shop, and other ecommerce platforms for seamless syncing.

Onboarding Built for Speed

Merchants can onboard with ShipBob in as little as one week, thanks to guided implementation and automated platform syncing. Through ShipBob’s Inventory Placement Program (IPP), inventory is distributed automatically across optimal fulfillment centers—reducing cost, transit times, and manual planning.

Duty Strategy and FTZ Warehousing

In response to the upcoming removal of the U.S. de minimis exemption on August 29, 2025, ShipBob introduced its De Minimis Defense Program, which includes:

• Access to bi-coastal Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) warehouses in California and Pennsylvania
• Up to 75% off implementation fees and 50% off the first inbound shipment via IPP
• Complimentary merchant facility tours (with covered travel costs)
• Discounts on third-party services like HS code audits, importer of record (IOR), and tariff classification via partners

FTZs help merchants defer or eliminate duties, benefit from inverted tariff relief, and store inventory indefinitely with simplified customs procedures.

Merchant-First Service Model

ShipBob stands out for offering full-stack fulfillment backed by a true merchant-first approach:

• Free standard packing materials, branded insert support, and custom unboxing options
• Built-in analytics dashboards with SKU-level performance and cost reporting
• Customer support, onboarding specialists, and customs expertise available at each stage

ShipBob also supports global expansion, offering fulfillment across the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and the EU. Their DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) cross-border solution ensures cost transparency and better delivery experience for international buyers.

Past Racklify Coverage

ShipBob was recently featured on Racklify News for launching its De Minimis Defense Program. With peak season approaching, the program’s FTZ infrastructure, discounted onboarding, and customs support help merchants navigate the regulatory shift with minimal disruption.

Why ShipBob Earns Warehouse of the Week

ShipBob checks every box in the Racklify Warehouse of the Week rubric :

• Newsworthy innovation through FTZ warehousing and De Minimis readiness
• Operational excellence across 60+ global sites and 100M+ annual orders
• Technology leadership with real-time tracking, automation, and forecasting
• Merchant-first service through discounted fees, fast onboarding, and global DTC support
• Clear differentiators like customs strategy, branded unboxing, and fulfillment SLAs

Learn More

Explore ShipBob’s De Minimis Defense Program: https://product.shipbob.com/de-minimis-defense-program

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