eBay Adds Two New Companies to Its Cross-Border E-Commerce Support Program "SSP Program"

eBay Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masayuki Okada; hereinafter "eBay Japan"), which has supported Japanese sellers in cross-border e-commerce (overseas sales) for 17 years by enabling them to sell on eBay, one of the world's largest online marketplaces, announces the addition of two new partners—"HIROGETE" and "Ship&co"—as SSP Certified Partners to its cross-border e-commerce support program, the "SSP Program" (※1), launched in December 2024. This expansion broadens support in the logistics domain and further strengthens the support system for Japanese sellers venturing into cross-border e-commerce.

eBay Japan will continue to expand its network of certified e-commerce service providers and enhance matching and support for sellers aiming to grow their overseas sales and increase revenue.

※1 Selected Service Provider

[Introducing the New SSP Certified Partners]

HIROGETE (provided by Connectwave Inc.)

https://hirogete.com/

HIROGETE is a simple label printing tool that synchronizes items sold on eBay with a single click. One HIROGETE account can link to multiple eBay accounts, supporting management of numerous IDs. It enables centralized management of multiple carrier accounts and seamlessly handles shipping cost comparisons, shipping label and invoice generation, and transfer of tracking information back to eBay.

Ship&co (provided by BERTRAND Inc.)

https://www.shipandco.com/

Ship&co is a shipping label system that allows centralized management of multiple carrier accounts. From comparing shipping rates and generating labels and invoices to updating order statuses and syncing tracking numbers, it streamlines all shipping operations through a single interface, enhancing efficiency in eBay fulfillment processes.

[The Evolving Ecosystem of eBay-Affiliated E-Commerce Service Providers]

The number of SSP Certified Partners and third-party tools collaborating with eBay to build a more seamless cross-border e-commerce platform continues to grow steadily. eBay delivers comprehensive sales support across multiple areas, robustly meeting diverse seller needs.

[What Is the SSP Program?]

Launched in December 2024, the "SSP Program" is eBay's official certification program for e-commerce service providers that support Japanese sellers entering cross-border e-commerce, as well as a matchmaking initiative connecting these providers with sellers seeking to expand overseas sales. Only e-commerce service providers with proven track records in seller support and the ability to effectively boost seller performance are selected by eBay as SSP Certified Partners, enabling them to participate in the program and provide matching and support services.

For more details on the SSP Program, visit: https://ebay.co.jp/ssp

[About eBay Inc. and eBay Japan]

eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global e-commerce leader connecting people worldwide, building communities, and enriching lives. Through innovative technology, eBay supports millions of sellers and buyers across more than 190 markets, offering everyone the opportunity to grow and succeed. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces, renowned for its unique and valuable selection. In 2025, it achieved approximately $80 billion in gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its websites, visit https://www.ebayinc.com/

[eBay Japan Co., Ltd.]

Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Business: As the Japanese subsidiary of eBay Inc., supports Japanese sellers in cross-border e-commerce through the online marketplace "eBay." https://www.ebay.co.jp/