Shoppre

Shoppre: international courier and package forwarding from India

Shoppre is an Indian company specializing in international courier, consolidation and package forwarding services. Its proposition focuses on making it easier for buyers worldwide to access products from Indian online stores through a virtual address in India, where orders are received, stored and forwarded to the final destination.

Buying and shipping services

The company offers a personal shopper service that allows items to be purchased from Indian stores when the buyer cannot do so directly. It also handles package shipping, the consolidation of multiple orders into a single shipment and the repackaging of items to reduce costs and protect the contents. The site states that these processes can lower shipping costs by 60% to 80%.

Among the operational capabilities it declares are package storage, shipment consolidation and logistics management with partners such as DHL and DTDC. The company also allows package forwarding while the customer is traveling.

Origin and approach

Shoppre was founded by two Indian women who, while living outside India, were looking for a more affordable way to access products from their country. The company presents itself as a solution for those who want to shop at Indian stores and receive orders internationally, and states that it is one of the best international shipping solutions, according to its own description.

Presence and coverage

The company operates from India and has locations in Bangalore, Kochi and Dubai. Its virtual address allows users to shop at Indian stores and receive packages anywhere in the world. The website is available in English and offers support in several languages through its help center.

Customer service

Customer service is available Monday to Saturday. General support hours are 8:00 to 20:00 IST, although the contact section also indicates extended hours until 23:00 IST. The company offers support by email, phone and live chat, and has an FAQ section to answer questions about shipping, consolidation, repackaging and other services.

Locations and offices

Bangalore office - India: IndianShoppre Pvt Ltd, #218/190, Outer Ring Road, Agara, Sector 1, H.S.R. Layout, Bengaluru - 560102, Karnataka, India

Dubai office - U.A.E: Sephora Office, Mezzanine Floor, Flora Creek Hotel Apartments, Near Deira City Centre, Port Saeed - 119062 Dubai, UAE

Kochi office - India: Heritage Events, #16/391, Mangalapuzha Bridge, Desom, Thottakkattukara, Aluva, Kerala 683102, India