Stord announced it has closed its acquisition of Shipwire, a subsidiary of CEVA Logistics, in a deal that will expand its fulfillment footprint, deepen its software capabilities, and strengthen its relationship with one of the world’s largest logistics providers. Stord said the transaction closed Jan. 1.
Stord, which positions itself as “The Consumer Experience Company” spanning checkout through delivery and returns, said the acquisition adds 12 locations to its network, increases its presence in the EU and U.K., and extends global reach through Shipwire’s existing logistics agreements that provide access to CEVA’s network across more than 170 countries.
The company said Shipwire’s technology division is also included in the acquisition, adding proprietary B2B integrations that Stord plans to incorporate into its order management system. Stord also said Shipwire has been developing an AI-enabled platform already connected to more than 200 e-commerce shopping carts, marketplaces, and ERP software systems, and that these capabilities will be implemented across Stord’s ecosystem as it accelerates AI initiatives supported by more than 50 hires across 2025 and early 2026.
Shipwire was founded in 2006 with a focus on providing professional-grade warehousing, global shipping, and fulfillment to smaller and fast-growing e-commerce brands, and later broadened into full-service fulfillment and shipping solutions, including for larger and bulkier products. The company has served customers across categories such as apparel, consumer electronics, consumer goods, food and beverage, and health and beauty. Shipwire was acquired by Ingram Micro in 2011 and later became part of CEVA Logistics following CEVA’s acquisition of Ingram Micro’s Commerce and Lifecycle Services division in 2022.
Stord said existing customers will gain improved access to CEVA’s global infrastructure, noting CEVA manages more than 120 million square feet of contract logistics warehouse space worldwide. Stord added that Shipwire customers will gain access to faster AI software development across platforms including order management, warehouse management, and estimated delivery date capabilities, alongside Stord’s parcel pricing and broader consumer experience tools.
The transaction follows Stord’s prior integrations of Fulfillment Works, ProPack, Pitney Bowes E-Commerce Fulfillment, and most recently Ware2Go, which Stord said have helped it scale fulfillment volume and expand its software suite. Stord also cited recent operational performance, including what it described as record-breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday results with a 54% year-over-year increase in Black Friday volume and a 51% increase in Cyber Monday orders, while reducing click-to-ship times by more than an hour. The company also pointed to a multi-year investment in Kentucky tied to a new fulfillment center and plans to hire more than 500 employees. Financial terms were not disclosed.
KEY QUOTES:
“Joining forces with Stord is a decisive move that accelerates our logistics technology and intelligent supply chain vision. Our customers, technology, and proprietary AI applications, fit perfectly with Stord’s existing customer base and impressive suite of software offerings. I look forward to a bright future for both the Shipwire teams and customers under Stord’s stewardship.”
Marcelo Wesseler, CEO, Shipwire
“By acquiring Shipwire, Stord is even better positioned to help brands of all sizes deliver unparalleled consumer experiences on every order, every time, anywhere in the world. This unification brings together two of the most accomplished technological companies in the fulfillment space, and will set Stord to be the dominant AI-leader as brands race to find and implement the technology they will need to stay competitive. I am elated to welcome both the teams and the customers to Stord, and look forward to accomplishing amazing things together.”
Sean Henry, CEO and Co-Founder, Stord
