Founded in 2017, ShipCalm calls itself a Third-Party Operations (3PO) provider rather than a traditional 3PL, bundling operational management and technology in with fulfillment. It runs fully owned and operated warehouses, not leased partner facilities, in Southern California and Indiana, and operates a proprietary AI platform named Marvin with a claimed 500-plus system integrations. The service range is broad: cold chain logistics, hazardous materials, crowdfunding and Kickstarter fulfillment, subscription boxes, fragile, apparel, and Food and Beverage compliant handling, plus Walmart WFS support. Pricing is a la carte at $0.95 per item for DTC and $0.29 per item for B2B and marketplace labeling, with a $2,000 monthly platform minimum ($6,000 quarterly). Weekly plans range from $49 a week up to $999 with dedicated ProServe hours. ShipCalm fits brands wanting a tech-forward operations partner across complex product types and multiple sales channels.
What sets them apart
- Founded in 2017; positions itself as a 'Third-Party Operations (3PO)' provider rather than a traditional 3PL, bundling operational management and tech with fulfillment.
- Operates fully owned and operated warehouses (not leased partner facilities) in Southern California and Indiana.
- Proprietary AI platform called 'Marvin' used for operations management, with 500+ connected system integrations claimed.
- Quarterly platform minimum is $6,000 ($2,000/month equivalent); weekly platform plans range from $49/week (Essentials DTC) to $999/week (Pro) with dedicated ProServe hours included.
- Handles cold chain logistics, hazardous materials, crowdfunding/Kickstarter fulfillment, subscription boxes, and Food & Beverage compliant handling - stated explicitly on the services page.
Services & channels
- Marketplaces
- Amazon FBA, Amazon FBM / SFP, Walmart WFS, Shopify / DTC, Wholesale / B2B
- Business models
- Wholesale, Private Label, 2-Step Dropshipping
- Specialized
- Hazmat, Oversized / Bulky, Fragile, Cold Storage, Apparel
- Value-add
- Storage & Warehousing, DTC Pick & Pack, Returns Processing, Removal Processing, Freight / LTL Receiving
- Locations
- Southern California, CA · Indiana, IN
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