CORRECTING and REPLACING ShipMonk Supercharges Fulfillment with Explosive Expansion in Nevada and Pennsylvania

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CORRECTING and REPLACING ShipMonk Supercharges Fulfillment with Explosive Expansion in Nevada and Pennsylvania

2025-03-18 06:02 Last Updated At：06:31

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 17, 2025--

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SHIPMONK SUPERCHARGES FULFILLMENT WITH EXPLOSIVE EXPANSION IN NEVADA AND PENNSYLVANIA

1 million+ square feet of fulfillment capacity added to ShipMonk network.

ShipMonk, the leading tech-enabled 3PL provider, today announced the full operationalization of two new state-of-the-art fulfillment centers in Las Vegas, NV, and Pittston, PA, solidifying its position as the undisputed champion of the fulfillment arena. This isn't just an "opening"—it's a full-throttle activation, ready to empower merchants from day one.

"ShipMonk is doubling down on its commitment to fuel merchant growth with game-changing infrastructure," said Mike Passales, Chief Supply Chain Officer at ShipMonk. "These Las Vegas and Pittston facilities aren't just bigger—they're smarter, faster, and ready to redefine fulfillment as we know it. We're talking warp-speed delivery, massive capacity, and unparalleled inventory control, all powered by ShipMonk's future-forward tech, strategic locations, and all-star team."

Expanding Reach, Igniting Growth

ShipMonk's network just got a turbo boost! These new hubs put ShipMonk within striking distance of key markets, unlocking lightning-fast delivery and crushing the competition. The combined Las Vegas and Pittston "ShipMonk Campuses" add over 1 million square feet to the company’s network, bringing ShipMonk’s total footprint to over 3 million square feet across 12+ owned and operated fulfillment centers in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. This massive expansion provides the capacity to handle merchants’ wildest growth ambitions and conquer peak season like a pro.

Next-Level Technology, Unrivaled Efficiency

Forget old-school warehouses. These are state-of-the-art fulfillment powerhouses packed with cutting-edge automation, conveyor systems, and smart warehouse management software. ShipMonk's commitment to R&D, with over $3M invested annually, ensures its technology remains at the forefront of the industry. This translates to a fulfillment experience that's second to none. Faster shipping (think 2-day delivery!), pinpoint order accuracy (99.95%), and crystal-clear inventory visibility (99.8%) are just the beginning. ShipMonk also offers 7-days a week of fulfillment to get those orders out the door ASAP! This helps meet customer demand and get products delivered faster.

Strategic Locations, Unstoppable Momentum

The strategically positioned "ShipMonk Campuses" in Las Vegas, NV, and Pittston, PA, are concentrated hubs of fulfillment expertise, ready to supercharge merchants’ supply chains.

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"With these cutting-edge facilities, ShipMonk continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in fulfillment," concluded Passales. "We're not just keeping up with the industry—we're defining it. Our focus on innovation, technology, and strategic partnerships empowers businesses to reach new heights of success. We're ready to help them conquer their fulfillment challenges and achieve their wildest growth ambitions."

About ShipMonk

ShipMonk is where cutting-edge technology meets world-class fulfillment, all guided by our 'merchant-first' core value. This allows us to enable high-volume, scaling DTC brands to stress less and grow more. Our robust operations, powered by our 2,300-strong team and proprietary technology, provide merchants with a unified view of their inventory, orders, and shipping across all sales channels. With strategically located fulfillment centers across the globe, dedicated 'mom & pop' support at a global scale, and refreshingly transparent pricing, it's no wonder we've earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 for seven years running. We're not just keeping up with the future of fulfillment—we're building it.

www.ShipMonk.com

Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body

2025-03-20 23:57 Last Updated At：03-21 00:01

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee and become the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in global sports.

The Zimbabwe sports minister and two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist got a stunning first-round win in the seven-candidate contest after voting by 97 IOC member on Thursday.

She gets an eight-year mandate into 2033 aged just 41 — youthful by the historical standards of the IOC.

It was the most open and hard-to-call IOC presidential election in decades with no clear front-runner before the vote. Many predicted an absolute majority could take several rounds of votes but she got the exact total of 49 needed.

Coventry’s win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as his successor. He did not use his right to vote.

“I will make all of you very, very proud and hopefully extremely confident in the decision you have taken,” Coventry said in her acceptance speech. “Now we have got some work together.”

Walking to the podium, she was congratulated and kissed on both cheeks by Juan Antonio Samaranch, her expected closest rival who got 28 votes. Third-placed Sebastian Coe got just eight.

Also in the race were four presidents of sports governing bodies: Track and field's Sebastian Coe, skiing's Johan Eliasch, cycling’s David Lappartient, and gymnastics' Morinari Watanabe. Also contending was Prince Feisal al Hussein of Jordan.

Coventry will formally replace her mentor Bach on June 23 — officially Olympic Day — as the 10th IOC president in its 131-year history. Bach reached the maximum 12 years in office.

Key challenges for the 41-year-old Coventry will be steering the Olympic movement through political and sporting issues toward the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, including engaging in diplomacy with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Coventry’s IOC will also need to find a host for the 2036 Summer Games which could go to India or the Middle East.

The strongest candidates in a five-month campaign with tightly controlled rules drafted by the Bach-led IOC seemed to be Coventry — who gave birth to her second child — IOC vice president Samaranch and Coe.

Samaranch tried to follow his father, also Juan Antonio Samaranch, who was the IOC’s seventh president from 1980 to 2001.

Coe aimed to add to a remarkable career of Olympic triumphs: A two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 1,500 meters, he led a bidding team for the 2012 London Olympics, then worked for the next seven years to head the organizing team of those widely praised Games.

It has been a stellar week for Bach, who greeted Coventry and shared warm smiles after her acceptance speech.

Bach was feted on Wednesday in an emotional start to the IOC annual meeting, getting lavish praise and the title of honorary president for life.

His hands-on executive-style presidency will deliver over a financially secure IOC, on track to earn more than $8 billion in revenue through the 2028 LA Olympics, and with a slate of future hosts through 2034: in Italy, the United States, France, Australia and finally the U.S. again, when the Winter Games return to Salt Lake City.

A signature Bach policy also has been gender parity, with equal quotas of men and women athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics and giving a better balance of female members of the IOC and the executive board he chairs, which now has seven women among its 15 members, including Coventry.

Her win on Thursday will only add to Bach's legacy for promoting women.

Coventry won back-to-back titles in 200-meters backstroke at the 2004 Athens Olympics and Beijing four years later. She joined the IOC in 2013, almost one year after a disputed athlete election at the London Olympics. Her place among the four athletes elected was eventually awarded after Court of Arbitration for Sport rulings against two opponents.

The next president can oversee the IOC making a statement choice for its host for the 2036 Summer Games.

“There is one and one only,” Samaranch said on Wednesday when asked about challenges ahead. “We must concentrate (on) successful and relevant Olympic Games. The rest comes with success in the Games.”

The voters in the exclusive invited club of IOC members include royal family members, former lawmakers and diplomats, business leaders, sports officials and Olympic athletes. Even an Oscar-winning actress, Michelle Yeoh.

Members voted without hearing further presentations from the candidates in an election that swung on a discreet network of friendships and alliances largely forged out of sight.

AP Olympics at https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games