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The accelerated adoption of eCommerce over the past 18 months has created a potentially lucrative space for newcomers looking to reach shoppers. Brand loyalty is falling, according to several industry watchers, and nearly 84% of consumers who used online shopping during the pandemic plan to maintain their new habits, according to PYMNTS research.‍

Maggie Barnett, chief operating officer at ShipHero, said that when it comes to startups scaling operations, “eCommerce logistics is tough,” especially at a moment when hundreds of container ships are waiting offshore at ports around the world.

“Finding great products and learning how to do Facebook ads and Instagram ads and TikTok, that’s one thing. … But when it comes down to it, getting your product in right now, it’s brutal,” she told PYMNTS in a recent interview.

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TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -  Nulogy, a leading provider of collaborative supply chain solutions, today announced the full speaker line-up for the 2021 Nulogy xChange conference, a free industry event which will be held virtually October 19-21 from 12-3 p.m. EDT each day. The event will bring together contract packagers, contract manufacturers, third-party logistics providers, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand leaders for networking opportunities, and to discuss the adoption and benefits of digital transformation.‍

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CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report "Smart Warehousing Marketby Component (Hardware, Solutions, and Services), Technology (IoT & Analytics, RFID, AGV), Application (Inventory Management, Order Management), Organization Size, Deployment Mode, Vertical, and Region - Global Forecast to 2026", published by MarketsandMarkets™, the global Smart Warehousing Market size to grow from USD 14.8 billion in 2021 to USD 25.4 billion by 2026, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.5% during the forecast period. Various factors such as the proliferation of smartphones for faster goods management, the rising advancement in the eCommerce industry due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence of multi-channel distribution networks, and the dynamic nature and globalization of supply chain networks are expected to drive the adoption of smart warehousing hardware, solutions, and services. However, the market faces restraints, such as a lack of uniform governance standards in the fragmented logistics industry and growing data security and privacy concerns.‍

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Retailers struggle to stock shelves for holidays amid port congestion, shipping delays.

Congestion at ports in the United States as well as Asia is causing major shipping delays and leaving retailers “desperate to get their goods to physical and virtual store shelves for the holiday season,” according to Eric Kulisch, FreightWaves’ air cargo editor.Shippers are shifting cargo from oceans to air transportation to avoid delays. But this expensive ocean-to-air shift has ripple effects, including environmental ones. Moving freight via ocean vessel is much more efficient in terms of greenhouse gas emissions than moving it via aircraft.

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ShipHero, a US-based shipping and logistics provider for online brands and 3PLs, has announced a new accelerator for e-commerce startups.

Applications open today and further details can be found here.

This is a year long programme open to applicants who meet the following criteria: must be new to ShipHero, currently processing under 5,000 shipments per month, less than two years old and received less than $1 million in funding to date.

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NEW YORK, NY, September 30th, 2021 - ShipHero [https://shiphero.com/], the shipping and logistics provider for over 5,000 eCommerce brands and 3PLs, today announces a new Accelerator Program for eCommerce startups looking to supercharge their businesses with best-in-class warehouse management software, regular mentorship from the ShipHero team, and access to a community of other fast-growing startups. Applications for the Accelerator Program open Friday, October 1st - full details visit: shiphero5.wpengine.com/software/accelerator.ShipHero’s Accelerator Program for eCommerce Startups is a year-long program open to applicants who meet the following criteria: must be new to ShipHero, currently processing under 5,000 shipments per month, less than two years old and received less than $1M in funding to date. The first application window will run from Friday October 1st through Friday October 15th. After the application window closes, ShipHero will select five businesses to participate, with the first round of winners notified the week of October 25th, 2021. Application rounds will open quarterly throughout 2022 and will run for fifteen days, with new startups selected each quarter. Startups chosen for the program will receive the tools and mentorship they need to take their business to the next level, including access to ShipHero’s industry-leading enterprise scale software at a 90% discount. Other perks of the program include access to a community of peers; monthly roundtable sessions with other participants to discuss universal issues in the eCommerce space; exclusive offers from industry partners Loop and Shippo; and monthly 1:1 mentorship with a ShipHero expert to talk through key topics such as processes, warehouse hiring and management, and carrier selection. All participants will receive free brand exposure through marketing and communications by ShipHero. The accelerator program stemmed from CEO and Founder Aaron Rubin’s own experience as an entrepreneur, building the foundation for ShipHero. Aaron bootstrapped the company with a $435,000 investment from friends and family in 2013. Eight years later, in 2021, ShipHero received $50 million in investment capital with plans for continued growth. “The ShipHero Accelerator Program is a project I’ve been working to bring to life for some time now,” says Aaron Rubin, CEO and Founder of ShipHero. “Our industry is showing no signs of slowing down and, with ongoing disruptions throughout the supply chain causing delays, it's critical for emerging brands to be armed with the best tools and knowledge to grow their businesses. This is our way of continuing to support the eCommerce community moving into 2022 and beyond.” Ready for lift-off? Applications for the ShipHero Accelerator Program open Friday, October 1st, and will close on October 15th at 11:59pm PT. For full information on participation, including applicant rules and program details visit: shiphero5.wpengine.com/software/acceleratorAbout ShipHeroShipHero is a US-based, leading solution provider in the fast growing eCommerce fulfillment space. ShipHero served over $5 billion of eCommerce orders in 2020 and is growing rapidly. ShipHero provides warehouse management software for brands that operate their own warehouses as well as outsourced fulfillment as a service from ShipHero owned and operated North American warehouses.Some notable customers include Universal Music Group, Glossier and Canadian Tire. ShipHero is a Shopify Plus partner and more than 10% of Shopify Plus stores globally use ShipHero.Media Inquires: media@ShipHero.com