{"id":5998,"date":"2025-06-30T15:42:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siships.com\/blog\/?p=5998"},"modified":"2025-06-30T16:30:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T16:30:04","slug":"sheltered-international-celebrates-our-10-year-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siships.com\/blog\/sheltered-international-celebrates-our-10-year-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheltered International Celebrates Our 10 Year Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary<\/h1>\n

Plus, An Announcement for Our Newest Venture<\/h2>\n

This year marks a major milestone for Sheltered International: our 10th anniversary in the freight forwarding and shipping logistics industry! What began as a small operation fueled by determination and a deep passion for solving complex problems has grown into a trusted name in global logistics. Over the past decade, we’ve navigated shifting trade routes, embraced digital transformation, and built strong partnerships that span continents.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we celebrate this important anniversary, we\u2019re taking a moment to reflect on the road behind us, thank the people who made it possible, and share what\u2019s ahead for the next chapter of our journey. Whether you\u2019ve been with us since the beginning or just joined us recently, we\u2019re grateful to have you along for the ride.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Pictured above: photos of our first customs entry and first container!<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

“A decade of dedication and growth. Thank you for being a part of our story \u2014 we couldn’t have done it without our incredible employees and partners!\u201d -Andrew Ciccarone, Managing Member Sheltered International\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Looking Back at our First Ten Years<\/h3>\n

In 2015, we looked around the shipping industry and saw an opportunity. Not enough freight forwarders were taking advantage of technology to help their clients reach their goals. We knew we could do something special in this space and Sheltered International, or SiShips for short, was born.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since then, we have been working hard with our development partners to share new features like <\/span>satellite tracking<\/span><\/a> for ocean cargo, up-to-the minute <\/span>train tracking<\/span><\/a>, and even launched a <\/span>mobile app<\/span><\/a>, so clients can track their shipments wherever they are. Along the way, we\u2019ve expanded our footprint by opening an <\/span>international office<\/span><\/a> in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia and popped up at everything from the largest <\/span>gaming convention<\/span><\/a> in North America to the largest <\/span>professional cannabis event<\/span><\/a> in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, it hasn\u2019t been smooth sailing all the time, like when the supply chain was rocked by a <\/span>global pandemic<\/span><\/a>. That made for a few interesting years as we worked to provide our clients with updates about how best to position themselves in a constantly changing industry. There are always surprises, but everyone is coming out of this experience stronger and more knowledgeable with calmer seas ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n

And that\u2019s just the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Introducing SiTrucks<\/h3>\n

As Sheltered International enters its second decade, we are thrilled to announce our new software that seamlessly integrates with our current product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SiTrucks is our groundbreaking new domestic platform. SiTrucks empowers you to manage truckload shipments across the United States with real time tracking, automated dispatch, and integrated billing.<\/span><\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not all. SiTrucks works in sync with SiShips, allowing you to broker the domestic leg of your international shipments, giving you greater control over your client relationships and the potential to earn higher commissions.<\/span><\/p>\n