eBay’s Global Shipping Program processes millions of orders every
year in over 100 countries with help from Pitney Bowes
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2018--
Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI), a global technology company that provides
commerce solutions in the areas of ecommerce, shipping, mailing, and
data, today announced the renewal and multi-year extension of its
partnership with eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY). This partnership, which has
been in place since 2012, focuses on providing a secure and easy way for
US-based eBay sellers to “sell internationally and ship domestically”
through eBay’s Global
Shipping Program (GSP) powered by Pitney Bowes technology and
logistics services.
Through GSP, eBay sellers based in the US gain access to millions of
buyers worldwide, while Pitney Bowes helps manage the complexities of
cross-border ecommerce transactions and shipments. Every step, from
calculating duties and taxes, to completing customs forms, to
international shipping and tracking, is managed through the program.
“eBay gives sellers the platform, solutions, and support they need to
grow their businesses and thrive,” said Bob Kupbens, Vice President, B2C
and Seller Experience, eBay. “Our partnership with Pitney Bowes has
allowed us to help eBay sellers grow their businesses by reaching
millions of buyers around the world. We’re excited to extend our
partnership with Pitney Bowes and continue on this journey together.”
“The Global Shipping Program gives us the unique opportunity to work
with one of the largest ecommerce players in the world, as well as
millions of small and medium-sized businesses looking to grow their
sales internationally,” said Lila Snyder, President, Commerce Services,
Pitney Bowes. “Pitney Bowes and eBay provide the foundation for GSP, but
its incredible growth is a testament to the drive and creativity of eBay
sellers. GSP attracts millions of buyers every year and we look forward
to continuing to help eBay and its sellers meet their demands.”
According to the 2017 Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce Study, 67% of online
shoppers turn to marketplaces like eBay to search for products. Online
shoppers report that 62% of their cross-border spend and 59% of their
domestic spend takes place on online marketplaces, versus retailer
websites. These trends have increased year-over-year and are most
prevalent in China, Germany, India and Japan. At the same time,
consumers are increasingly looking across borders to find the products
they love. In 2017, 70% of online shoppers reported making a
cross-border purchase.
Pitney Bowes has also provided eBay sellers with a simple and efficient
method to print USPS® postage labels directly from their accounts at
eBay. In 2014, eBay’s Global Shipping Program expanded to the UK
enabling millions of UK sellers to also reach international buyers.
About Pitney Bowes
Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) is a global technology company providing
commerce solutions that power billions of transactions. Clients around
the world, including 90 percent of the Fortune 500, rely on the accuracy
and precision delivered by Pitney Bowes solutions, analytics, and APIs
in the areas of ecommerce fulfillment, shipping and returns;
cross-border ecommerce; presort services; office mailing and shipping;
location data; and software. For nearly 100 years, Pitney Bowes has been
innovating and delivering technologies that remove the complexity of
getting commerce transactions precisely right. For additional
information, visit Pitney Bowes, the Craftsmen of Commerce, at www.pitneybowes.com.
About eBay
eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global commerce leader including the
Marketplace, StubHub and Classifieds platforms. Collectively, we connect
millions of buyers and sellers around the world, empowering people and
creating opportunity through Connected Commerce. Founded in 1995 in San
Jose, Calif., eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant
marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2017,
eBay enabled $88 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more
information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands,
visit www.ebayinc.com.
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Source: Pitney Bowes Inc.
Pitney Bowes
Brett Cody, 203-218-1187
Director, Commerce
Services Communications
Brett.cody@pb.com
