PitneyShip is a cloud-based shipping and mailing software developed by Pitney Bowes Inc., a global technology company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. Pitney Bowes specializes in commerce solutions, including shipping, mailing, logistics, and financial services. PitneyShip is part of the company’s broader strategy to support small and medium-sized businesses with digital tools that simplify parcel delivery and mail management.
Pitney Bowes was founded on April 23, 1920, by Arthur Pitney, the inventor of the first commercially viable postage meter, and Walter Bowes, who provided the business acumen to commercialize the invention. The company initially focused on postage meters and mail processing equipment, later expanding into copiers, addressing systems, and digital mailing technologies.
Over the decades, Pitney Bowes evolved through key milestones:
Pitney Bowes is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PBI). Its initial capital investment was $500,000, and it has grown into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. As of its most recent annual report, Pitney Bowes reported $3.5 billion in revenue.
PitneyShip offers a robust suite of features:
The platform is available in Office, Premium, and Enterprise tiers, supporting businesses from solo entrepreneurs to large organizations.
Pitney Bowes has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, particularly in e-commerce logistics and digital shipping. While PitneyShip itself is a homegrown product, it benefits from the company’s broader investments in parcel networks, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure.
The company also introduced PitneyShip Cube, a smart shipping device that automates weighing, labeling, and order importing for e-commerce sellers.
PitneyShip receives frequent updates, typically every 2–3 weeks, with enhancements such as:
These updates are managed centrally and automatically applied to the cloud platform.
Pitney Bowes emphasizes innovation, resilience, and client-centricity. The company has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024. Its culture is rooted in over a century of service, with a focus on long-term value creation, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction. The leadership team promotes transparency, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
PitneyShip serves a diverse user base:
The platform supports multi-location and multi-user environments, making it suitable for both centralized and remote operations. Pitney Bowes also maintains a strong support community, offering documentation, live chat, and forums to help users maximize the platform’s capabilities.
