About Us
Composed of programmers and system administrators, we at Alicorns are well-acquainted with the trials and tribulations of the shipping industry. Our story began with our own midsize sauna business, where we endured a frustrating seven-year wait for a solution to reduce our shipping costs. Time and again, shipping companies wooed us with enticing lunches and dinners, pledging to slash our rates, yet ultimately leaving us disillusioned and empty-handed..
At Alicorns, we're no strangers to the challenges of shipping. Our story began with our own midsize sauna business, where we spent over seven years waiting for someone to help us reduce our shipping costs, but to no avail. Month after month, we met with shipping companies that courted us with lunches and dinners, promising to lower our rates, only to leave us disappointed and waiting.
Our struggle intensified during the pandemic as gas prices skyrocketed and our shipping costs tripled. We felt the pain firsthand and realized that if no one else could solve this problem, we would take matters into our own hands.
Alicorns was born out of our determination to make a difference in the shipping industry. We decided to offer our low negotiated rates to a select group of businesses, extending an exclusive invitation to join our platform. With every new member, our collective bargaining power grows, and shipping rates drop even lower.
Our mission is to tackle the bigger picture: lowering shipping costs for everyone while providing a user-friendly management software that's entirely FREE. We understand that businesses face enough expenses as it is, and we're committed to easing that burden. Alicorns stands as a testament to our perseverance and dedication to finding solutions for the shipping industry. Together, we can optimize the shipping industry which has remained stagnant for over half a century.