Save Time and Money on Shipping
ShipMonk's Tech-Powered Virtual Carrier Network (VCN)
Tired of navigating the chaos of shipping logistics? ShipMonk’s Virtual Carrier Network (VCN) simplifies the complexity, giving you the tools to cut costs, boost flexibility, and deliver unparalleled results. Designed for merchants who demand efficiency and scalability, the VCN eliminates the constraints of single-carrier shipping while seamlessly integrating into your operations. From on-time deliveries to dynamic cost-saving strategies, it’s the smarter, faster way to ship — and pairs seamlessly with kitting and assembly services for complex orders.
Powering growth for leading ecommerce brands
Seamless, smarter shipping
How the VCN works
We do the heavy lifting so you can focus on growth. Powered by advanced technology and AI, ShipMonk’s VCN evaluates thousands of variables like carrier capacity, shipping zones, package size, and potential surcharges — optimized further with custom packaging. From there, it selects the best carrier for each of your shipments, optimizing speed and cost dynamically.
Unlock cost-effective shipping
Virtual Carrier Network benefits
Reduce shipping expenses by tapping into ShipMonk’s buying power and exclusive rates.
Access multiple carriers like USPS, FedEx, UPS, and more, avoiding reliance on a single provider. Ideal for brands selling across marketplace fulfillment channels like Amazon and Walmart.
Detailed, transparent shipping performance metrics.
Adapt quickly to carrier changes and disruptions through a dynamic, nationwide network.
Fully integrated into the ShipMonk platform, making it easy to customize shipping strategies and track performance.
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How much could you save with ShipMonk?
ShipMonk’s built-in protections recover an average of 3.3% of parcel spend, automatically, on every eligible shipment, at no extra cost. Here’s what that means at your volume.
Based on 3.0% average carrier overcharge recovery and 0.33% right-sized packaging savings (2.2% mis-pack rate × 15% recovered per order). Estimates use industry averages; actual savings vary by carrier mix and shipment profile.
This is only the start. Static rates, volume discounts, and our transportation experts push your total savings even higher.
Carrier agnostic for maximum optimization
The VCN intelligently selects the ideal carrier for every shipment to ensure the best balance of speed, cost, and customer satisfaction. Here’s how it works:
Dynamic carrier selection
Ships with the fastest, most cost-effective carrier for your needs.
Node optimization
Utilizes a network of shipping locations to reduce transit times.
Checkout flexibility
Allows customers to choose their preferred delivery speeds at checkout.
Performance-driven adjustments
Adapts to carrier capacity and performance metrics to deliver superior results.
Customized delivery options
With the VCN, you’re in control. Choose between three customizable delivery speeds tailored to balance cost and customer expectations for U.S. domestic shipments.
- ShipMonk 2-day: 2 business days
- ShipMonk Standard: 2-5 business days
- ShipMonk Economy: 3-7 business days
ShipMonk Economy: Expanded US Coverage
Most fulfillment providers treat Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US territories as a lost cause — slow, expensive, and stuck on the boat. At ShipMonk, we don’t accept that.
With ShipMonk Economy Expanded US Coverage, we cover every US address with the same speed and simplicity. Outlying deliveries to Alaska, Hawaii, military bases and US territories that crawl in on a boat with other fulfillment providers now arrive in about half the time.
No special setup, no workaround, no premium tier. Just faster delivery to every corner of the country, at a better price than doing it yourself. That’s fulfillment built to adapt, not just react.