New York, NY – January 8, 2026 – Streamlane today announced the official launch of its shipping intelligence platform, providing retailers with the AI-powered visibility needed to navigate rising costs and protect profitability in 2026. Built by logistics veterans, the launch comes as major carriers prepare to implement significant General Rate Increases (GRIs) and complex surcharge updates in January, creating a critical need for data transparency.

The announcement comes at a crucial time for the retail industry. Following a holiday season marked by record-high operating costs, retailers are now facing a new wave of carrier fees that threaten to erode margins. Streamlane disrupts this cycle by dismantling the "black box" of logistics costs, allowing businesses to proactively optimize their carrier allocation, network design, and contract strategy.

“The ‘growth at all costs’ era is over, and shipping remains one of the strongest levers to improve unit economics,” said Julie Kierszenbaum, CEO of Streamlane. “Exploring carrier alternatives has become one of the most effective ways for retailers to unlock meaningful savings, yet most teams lack the data needed to model those trade-offs with confidence. We launched Streamlane to give operators the tools and data sophistication they need to ensure no margin is left on the table.”

Founded by e-commerce and logistics veterans from IPSY, Streamlane was engineered to solve the data fragmentation that plagues modern supply chains. The platform ingests complex carrier contracts and shipping data to provide a unified, accurate view of logistics spend.

Streamlane’s platform positions shippers to start the fiscal year strong by offering a comprehensive suite of tools:

• Analytics Hub: For modeling network changes, optimizing carrier allocation, and contract benchmarking.
• Scenario Modeling: Empowering teams to simulate the impact of regional or alternative carriers against their current volume.
• Invoice Auditing: Automatically disputing and recovering billing errors.
• Spend Dashboard: A real-time, high-level overview of global shipping operations.

“Shipping is often the second-largest line item for consumer brands, yet it remains one of the least optimized,” said Ali Rosenthal, whose firm, Leadout Capital, recently backed the company. “Streamlane is launching at the exact moment the market needs it most. As retailers prioritize fiscal discipline, Streamlane provides the transparency needed to turn complex shipping data into immediate, actionable savings.”