Exceptional e-commerce experiences: ShipEngine launches ShipEngine for Platforms offering in the UK

ShipEngine, a shipping API specialist, has launched ShipEngine for Platforms in the UK.

It says that the product gives e-commerce platforms the ability to embed superior, pre-integrated shipping components directly into their own solutions.

As a result, they can provide merchants a world class shipping experience – blended seamlessly into their existing product workflows – without the need for custom software development.

“We help platforms on their mission to provide merchants with exceptional e-commerce experiences,” says Matt Schurk, Chief Sales Officer at Auctane, parent company of ShipEngine.

“We understand the crucial role that shipping plays in the e-commerce landscape. By partnering with ShipEngine, platforms can seamlessly integrate turnkey shipping solutions into their systems, removing the challenges of developing in-house shipping capabilities.”

“This partnership empowers platforms to focus on assisting merchants in selling products and managing their businesses effectively.”

“With ShipEngine for Platforms now available in the UK, e-commerce platforms can effortlessly incorporate top-tier shipping functionalities, providing merchants with enhanced and consistent shipping experiences at a reduced overall cost."

ShipEngine for Platforms is powered by ShipEngine Elements, embeddable web components that enable businesses to add valuable shipping features – such as address validation, rate shopping, shipping service selection, and label printing – directly into their systems, without the need for costly design and engineering work.  

Alongside its embedded web componentes, ShipEngine’s shipping solution can also be accessed via its API and web carrier platform for carrier integration management.

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Shipping experiences are a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud, Retail Technology Show 2025, and Business France, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

It’s free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.