Shapiro
Shapiro is a Baltimore-based logistics company providing a technology platform, Shapiro 360°, and a network, GlobalFlex™, for comprehensive logistics services including cargo shipping, customs brokerage, and more, with a strong focus on compliance and technological innovation.
Services
Shapiro provides a comprehensive range of logistics services designed to meet various shipping needs. They offer cargo shipping, customs brokerage, regulatory compliance, freight forwarding, export services, domestic freight services, ecommerce shipping, purchase order management, and cargo insurance. Their services are supported by an in-house IT development team, ensuring that technological solutions are tailored to each client's specific requirements.
Technology Platform: Shapiro 360°
Shapiro operates a technology platform called Shapiro 360°, which is instrumental in providing detailed shipment information, customized reporting, and compliance consulting. This platform allows clients to access crucial data and insights necessary for optimizing their logistics and compliance processes. The Shapiro 360° platform is a key component of their service offerings, highlighting their focus on leveraging technology to enhance client experiences.
GlobalFlex™ Network
Shapiro offers a unique network called GlobalFlex™, providing clients access to a worldwide network of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) specialized in various fields. This network allows Shapiro to offer flexible and diverse logistics solutions, ensuring that clients can tap into the expertise needed for specific shipping and logistics requirements globally. GlobalFlex™ represents Shapiro’s commitment to connecting clients with a broad spectrum of specialized logistics capabilities.
Resource Center
Shapiro maintains an extensive resource center that includes ShapFlash Alerts, Shap Blog, ShapTalk Newsletter, Press Releases, Shipping Resources, Supply Chain Reactions, a Video Library, White Papers, and a Subscription Center. These resources are designed to provide clients and stakeholders with valuable insights, updates, and knowledge about the logistics industry, regulatory changes, and best practices. The ShapTalk Newsletter, offered on a subscription basis, provides up-to-date information on supply chain conditions.
Company History
Founded in 1915, Shapiro has over a century of experience in the logistics industry. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company has grown to offer a wide array of services and a robust technological platform. Throughout its history, Shapiro has maintained a strong focus on innovation and compliance, continually evolving to meet the changing needs of the logistics and shipping sectors.