Sendcloud

Sendcloud is an all around shipping platform that connects to 130+ shop systems and carriers. It uses automation to simplify label creation, tracking, returns, picking & packing, etc. working with brands of all sizes.

Imagine having to send out a bunch of orders on a Monday morning. Login to Sendcloud, select all orders, and click "create labels" essentially buying shipping for all outstanding orders instantly, instead of (for example) having to copy and paste address info from your Shopify into your Royal Mail, UPS, FedEx, DHL, DPD, Hermes, Royal Mail, InPost, etc., etc.

Just save your shipping provider login details as a "contract" in their system, which then allows them to API into your account and buy and print shipping labels on your behalf. So, for example, if you need to buy shipping via RoyalMail, that happens automatically. And, with shipping rules, you can automatically set "IF/THEN" conditioning to automatically buy the right label, add insurance, change providers based on parcel size, etc.

Once your shipping label is ready to go, you can create a packing list, have your packer pick and pack the order. Or do it yourself if it's just you. Whether you're a small store, someone working from home, or a large brand with a massive warehouse and teams of pick and packers, Sendcloud can work for you.

Firstly, Sendcloud is EU based and focused on shipping and logistics for the EU region.

They have powerful partnerships with UK and EU carriers for more complex logistical solutions, such as shipping a pallet of products to hundreds of different customers in say Holland, or France, etc. This is huge for duties and taxes purposes and great for large volume brands.

They have a 3rd party insurance provider to auto-insure items.

Firstly, Sendcloud is EU based and focused on shipping and logistics for the EU region.

They have powerful partnerships with UK and EU carriers for more complex logistical solutions, such as shipping a pallet of products to hundreds of different customers in say Holland, or France, etc. This is huge for duties and taxes purposes and great for large volume brands.

They have a 3rd party insurance provider to auto-insure items.

Getting setup starts with integrations, and then moves to carrier selection, bringing in your existing carriers and contracts with them.

From there, your logistics and operations team will be in this tool daily picking and packing, buying shipping labels, and generally getting product out the door.

You must be selling in the EU and have a warehouse or presence in one of these countries: UK, Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, or Austria.

Great for stores of all sizes. Surprisingly helpful for starting stores and smaller merchants who want to streamline their process and get discounted shipping rates. But also great for larger merchants who need complex shipping rules, pack and go efficiencies, and return management.

Works well with local retailers, those shipping out of their own home or garage, and those operating out of a warehouse.