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Anthony Robinson

Founder & CEO of ShipScience
Anthony Robinson is the CEO of ShipScience, a pioneering company dedicated to helping e-commerce leaders optimize their shipping decisions, reduce costs, and automate tedious shipping processes. With a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Stanford University, Anthony brings over two decades of expertise in logistics, business development, and operational efficiency to the table.

In 2003, Anthony founded Relectric.com, the first online marketplace for aftermarket industrial electrical parts. Managing logistics for Relectric.com as it scaled to over seven figures in UPS spend provided him with firsthand experience in overcoming complex shipping challenges. This invaluable experience ignited his passion for solving logistics problems and seamlessly transitioned into the creation of ShipScience in 2018.

Since founding ShipScience, Anthony has empowered numerous e-commerce businesses to navigate the complexities of parcel shipping through data-driven insights and innovative solutions. His leadership extends beyond ShipScience, having co-founded and exited Robly.com and served on advisory boards at Ciye and RESA Power, showcasing his commitment to driving corporate growth and enhancing operational strategies.  In 2023, Robinson authored the book Ship Smarter to help scaling businesses manage their logistics challenges.

Anthony is passionate about leveraging technology to streamline supply chains and improve customer experiences in the last mile. When he’s not strategizing shipping solutions, he enjoys connecting with industry leaders, exploring the latest trends in e-commerce and logistics, and spending quality time with his family.

Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn to learn more about his work and insights on optimizing shipping for e-commerce businesses.

Articles by Anthony:

April 18, 2026
Top 7 Loop Alternatives for Freight & Parcel Audit [2026]

Evaluating Loop Alternatives? Here's What to Know Loop (loop.com) is the most heavily funded and technically ambitious player in the freight (LTL / FTL) audit and payment space. With $65M raised from Founders Fund, J.P. Morgan Growth Equity, and Index Ventures — plus their August 2025 merger with Data2Logistics (founded 1964) — Loop combines cutting-edge […]

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April 18, 2026
Top 7 Sifted Alternatives for Shipping Intelligence & Parcel Optimization [2026]

Evaluating Sifted Alternatives? Here's the Full Picture Sifted is one of the most polished SaaS platforms in parcel spend management. Their technology-first approach — highlighted by the 2026 launch of SiftedAI Copilot (an agentic AI overlay for logistics) — positions them as the modern antithesis to legacy consulting firms. Customers like Kohler, Sonos, HPE, and […]

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April 18, 2026
Top 7 TransImpact Alternatives for Parcel Spend Optimization [2026]

Considering Alternatives to TransImpact? TransImpact (formerly Transportation Impact) has built one of the broadest portfolios in parcel and supply chain optimization. Founded by former UPS executives, they combine parcel spend management with demand planning capabilities through their 2022 Avercast acquisition. They claim $1 billion+ in cumulative client savings, average 23.6% cost reductions, and serve 1,200+ […]

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April 18, 2026
Top 7 Green Mountain Alternatives for Parcel Spend Management [2026]

Looking for a Green Mountain Alternative? Here's What to Know First Green Mountain Technology (GMT) is widely considered the gold standard in consultative parcel spend management for Fortune 500 shippers. Founded in 1999, they've built a reputation by working with roughly 37 of the world's largest shipping operations, collectively representing over $4 billion in annual […]

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April 18, 2026
Top 7 Intelligent Audit Alternatives for Freight & Parcel Audit [2026]

Evaluating Intelligent Audit Alternatives? Start Here Intelligent Audit has been a force in freight and parcel audit since 1996. Their platform processes over 2 billion shipments annually, serves 20% of the Fortune 50, and their DeepDetectAI engine represents some of the most sophisticated anomaly detection technology in the shipping intelligence space. In 2025, they expanded […]

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April 9, 2026
The 14-Day Window Where $72,000 Disappears Every Year

I've spent seven years inside parcel data streams watching enterprises file claims and then walk away from money. It's not laziness. It's not bad process. It's what happens in the two weeks after you...

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April 7, 2026
The Follow-Through Gap: Why Filing More Claims Doesn't Mean Recovering More Money

85 million packages arrived damaged in 2024. A 30% increase from the previous year. For enterprise shippers moving 10,000+ boxes weekly, that 1% loss rate translates to thousands of packages and...

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April 6, 2026
Why Enterprise Claims Recovery Looks Like Revenue When You Measure It Correctly

Most enterprise parcel operations measure claims backwards. They count claims filed. They track submission speed. They celebrate when the team processes more claims this quarter than last quarter....

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March 17, 2026
ShipScience Launches Automated Perishable Shipment Claim Detection for UPS and FedEx

For years, perishable shipment claims have been one of the most frustrating areas in parcel logistics. Unlike standard loss or damage claims, perishable shipments operate under entirely different eligibility rules, with strict delivery windows and complex carrier requirements. When shipments arrive late—even by hours—the contents may be unsalvageable. Yet most shippers never file these claims. […]

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March 16, 2026
Your Claims Process Isn't Working. You Just Don't Know It Yet.

Most enterprise shippers enter carrier contract renewals confident their claims recovery is solid.They have a process. Claims get filed. Money comes back. The team handles it.But filing claims and...

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