Pirate Ship

Overview

Pirate Ship provides web-based shipping software for purchasing USPS and UPS postage at discounted commercial rates without markups or subscription fees. It targets small e-commerce businesses, enabling bulk label generation for high-volume shipping. The company operates through official carrier partnerships, distinguishing itself by eliminating additional customer charges.

History

Pirate Ship was founded in 2014 by Bjorn Borstelmann and Jameson Morris, e-commerce entrepreneurs frustrated with existing shipping solutions for their subscription box ventures. They launched the platform to simplify batch shipping for small businesses. By 2023, it served hundreds of thousands of users, focusing on USPS-approved rates and modern software features.

Product Lines

Manufacturing

As a software company, Pirate Ship does not manufacture physical products; it develops and maintains cloud-based shipping platform in-house.

Notable Products

• Pirate Ship Shipping Software - Free web app for buying USPS and UPS labels at commercial rates without fees.
• Batch Shipping Tool - Generates labels for thousands of orders in minutes.
• USPS Postage Discounts - Access to Priority Mail Cubic and other commercial pricing.
• UPS Discounted Rates - Official partner rates for ground and other services.

Reputation

Pirate Ship is praised by small business owners for its cost-free model, ease of use, and direct access to carrier discounts, filling a gap left by pricier competitors. Professionals note its focus on e-commerce shippers but mention limitations to US-only carriers. Some users report occasional platform glitches during peak volumes, though support responsiveness is generally positive.