ECU Worldwide, the wholly-owned global subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics, has announced a strategic partnership with ShipBob, a leading global eCommerce enabler. This collaboration aims to offer ECU Worldwide’s ocean and air freight services to ShipBob’s receiving hubs and fulfillment centers in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia. The partnership will streamline the inbound flow of inventory from suppliers, providing ShipBob’s clients with comprehensive end-to-end distribution solutions.
Under this partnership, ECU Worldwide will play a crucial role in FreightBob, ShipBob’s end-to-end managed freight and inventory distribution program. Leveraging ECU Worldwide’s expansive network across 180 countries, with over 2,400 direct trade lanes and door-to-door delivery services, ShipBob will gain the speed and agility necessary to manage eCommerce inventory for their merchants in over 50 markets. This integration forms part of ECU Worldwide’s Less than Container Load (LCL) offering, enhancing ShipBob’s inventory management capabilities.
Niels Bach Nielsen, Regional Head for the USA and Canada at ECU Worldwide, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with ShipBob, a global eCommerce enabler, and look forward to working with them. Our new-age tech-driven booking platform, ECU360, has redefined global supply chain efficiency with its convenient features, continuous product innovation, and worldwide network. This association will help us deepen our delivery capabilities across regions and assist ShipBob’s clients in conducting business globally.”
Melissa Nick, Supply Chain Officer at ShipBob, also highlighted the benefits of the collaboration, saying, “We are excited to join hands with ECU Worldwide to enhance our freight offerings for our merchants. ECU Worldwide is a leading player in the global logistics domain, and this association will further boost our freight transportation capabilities, unlocking new opportunities for us.”
This strategic partnership marks a significant step in bolstering ShipBob’s logistics and distribution network, ensuring efficient and seamless global operations for their clients.