{"id":1259,"date":"2022-01-14T17:33:52","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T22:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/3pl\/companies\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:36:38","slug":"companies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/3pl\/companies\/","title":{"rendered":"3PL Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-section-hero-standard-form hero-standard\"><div class=\"container row\"><div class=\"col hero-standard-content\"><h1 class=\"hero-standard-title \"><strong>Top 3PL Companies for Ecommerce Shipping<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Partnering with a 3PL offers a range of benefits for ecommerce brands looking to scale. The problem is knowing&nbsp;<em>which&nbsp;<\/em>3PL company is best for your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This page will look at some of the top 3PL companies and the services they offer, along with tips for selecting the right 3PL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-top-11-3pl-companies-compared\">Top 11 3PL companies compared<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-to-look-for-in-a-3pl-company\">What to look for in a 3PL company<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-why-shipbob-is-the-1-3pl-for-growing-dtc-brands\">Why ShipBob is the #1 3PL for growing DTC brands<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"col hero-standard-form offset-1  \"><div class=\"card hero-home-customer-card form-card\"><h3 class=\"form-title\"><strong>Request Fulfilment Pricing<\/strong><\/h3><h3 class=\"h4 form-subtitle\"><\/h3><p class=\"form-copy\"><\/p><div class=\"card-body form-2c853f60-8374-4dbc-937d-1fecb0e842f2\" data-controller=\"form-controller\" data-form-controller-form-id-value=\"2c853f60-8374-4dbc-937d-1fecb0e842f2\" data-form-controller-form-container-query-value=\"form-2c853f60-8374-4dbc-937d-1fecb0e842f2\"><\/div><p class=\"form-note\">We\u2019ll get back to you within 24 hours. <a href=\"\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-11-3pl-companies-compared\">Top 11 3PL companies compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Here\u2019s how several 3PL companies stack up against one another at a glance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-flex-container flex-container direction-row justify-none align-none flex-wrap  col-10\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\" id=\"shipbob\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Warehouses<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Simple Software<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Partners<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shipping Discounts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Customer Service<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best for Type of Business<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"#h-why-shipbob-is-the-1-3pl-for-growing-dtc-brands\">ShipBob<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><span>60+<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Many<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Many&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span>Email and chat<\/span><\/td><td><span>SMB, Mid-market, and enterprise businesses<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"#h-2-red-stag\">Red Stag<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><span>2&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>No<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Many<\/span><\/td><td><span>Phone support only<\/span><\/td><td><span>Small businesses, heavy products<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span><a href=\"#h-3-fedex\"><strong>FedEx<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span>17<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Many<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Limited<\/span><\/td><td><span>Phone support only<\/span><\/td><td><span>Large businesses<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"#h-4-fulfyld\">Fulfyld<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><span>8<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Limited<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Many<\/span><\/td><td><span>Phone support only<\/span><\/td><td><span>Small businesses<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"#h-5-fulfillment-by-amazon-fba\">FBA<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><span>73<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Limited<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Phone support only<\/span><\/td><td><span>Amazon merchants<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"#h-6-walmart-fulfillment\">Walmart Fulfilment Services<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><span>20<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Limited<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Limited<\/span><\/td><td><span>Handled by Walmart<\/span><\/td><td><span>Walmart.com sellers<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Radial<\/strong><\/td><td><span>12<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Limited<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Limited<\/span><\/td><td><span>Email<\/span><\/td><td><span>Large<\/span> apparel brands<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cold Cart<\/strong><\/td><td><span>4<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Limited<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Limited<\/span><\/td><td><span>Email and  phone<\/span><\/td><td><span>Perishable food items<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mantoria<\/strong><\/td><td><span>3<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Many<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Limited<\/span><\/td><td><span>Email<\/span><\/td><td><span>High SKU counts<\/span>, Canadian sellers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Printful<\/strong><\/td><td><span>3<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Many<\/span><\/td><td><span>Yes<\/span><\/td><td><span>Many<\/span><\/td><td><span>Email and chat<\/span><\/td><td><span>Print-on-demand needs<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fulex<\/strong><\/td><td>5<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Several<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Several<\/td><td>Email<\/td><td>B2B fulfilment<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about what makes ShipBob the top fulfilment provider for growing DTC brands <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/direct-to-consumer-fulfillment\/\">here<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about ShipBob and other fulfilment companies below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-shipbob\">1. ShipBob<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob is a global omnifulfillment platform that partners with fast-growing ecommerce brands. ShipBob not only picks, packs, and ships orders, but allows merchants to manage inventory, forecast demand, reduce transit times, and meet (and exceed) customer expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We own and operate a network of fulfilment centres across the globe. Our proprietary software integrates with leading ecommerce stores and is extremely intuitive and easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-warehouses\">Warehouses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob has coast-to-coast warehouses throughout the US and multiple fulfilment centres worldwide (UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia), so your packages can get to customers faster than ever. ShipBob\u2019s global network of over 50 fulfilment centres allows you to distribute your inventory intelligently, reducing shipping costs and delivery times. You can start in one warehouse and expand into additional ones as your order volume increases, or as you enter new markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cBecause ShipBob has multiple fulfilment centres across the US, we\u2019re able to store and ship our products close to our customers, which helps us bring down shipping costs regardless of where we\u2019re shipping throughout the country.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Kayleigh Christina, Co-Founder and CMO of CLEARSTEM&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-software-and-analytics\">Software and analytics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob\u2019s software is easy and intuitive, which makes it simple to see logistics and business performance and necessary data. More advanced reporting allows you to dig deeper into your supply chain management and fulfilment operations to see how quickly products are selling, inventory days on hand, a breakdown of transit times and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/average-order-value\/\"><span>average cart value<\/span><\/a><span>by shipping method selected, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;The ShipBob dashboard is great for real-time information with their built-in reporting. It\u2019s one of the things that really separates ShipBob from the rest of the solutions on the market. I&#8217;ve oftentimes leveraged the data and analytics ShipBob provides when I&#8217;m preparing for sales meetings. I can see what our top selling states are, what our average fulfilment time and cost is, how much inventory we have on hand at each fulfilment centre \u2013 a lot of different metrics that are very helpful when you&#8217;re selling B2B. ShipBob has all of that information ready for us at any time.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tyler McCann, Co-Founder of Taste Salud&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partners\">Partners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob has partners in marketing services, taxes, freight, financing, returns, customer support, packaging, and much more to help your ecommerce business grow, expand, generate more revenue, and improve everything from your website to your customer experience. See a full list of our partners <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/partners\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discounts\">Discounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob has negotiated shipping discounts with USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL to cover all your domestic and international shipping needs. If you work with ShipBob, your overall shipping costs will be lower than if you tried to ship through these couriers by yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re saving hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, just in postage. When we first got started, we estimated over $400,000 in savings.&nbsp;ShipBob has helped us save 40% on total fulfilment costs.\u201d<br><em>Adam LaGesse, Global Warehousing Director at&nbsp;Spikeball<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-integrations\">Integrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob integrates with all top ecommerce platforms and sales channels including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/partners\/shopify\/\">Shopify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/partners\/bigcommerce\/\">BigCommerce<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/partners\/netsuite\/\">NetSuite<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/partners\/tts\/\">TikTok Shop<\/a>, and many more. Custom integrations are available via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/product\/apps-api\/\">Developer API<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customer-support\">Customer support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob offers comprehensive implementation upon onboarding. After, ShipBob has chat, phone, and email support to help merchants resolve any issues that may arise. ShipBob also gives mid to large-sized merchants a dedicated account manager for more strategic guidance. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cShipBob has always worked to support our business \u2013 not to just keep it. Despite any challenges we\u2019ve faced, we have always felt like ShipBob prioritized our business, rather than theirs. They look to actually solve our problems, and as we continue to grow and scale, it\u2019s been helpful to know we have a partner that\u2019s on our side.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tyler Stelter, COO at Storelli Sports<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-does-shipbob-works-best-for\">Who does ShipBob works best for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob works best for ecommerce businesses that want to utilise a scalable, all-in-one fulfilment platform. Brands of all sizes can benefit from having ShipBob as a fulfilment partner, no matter if you\u2019re shipping 1,500 orders per month or millions, ShipBob can help you grow.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-red-stag\">2. Red Stag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Red Stag Fulfilment is a US-based ecommerce order fulfilment services provider. They specialize in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/shipping-heavy-items\/\">shipping heavy items<\/a> that require special handling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-warehouses-0\">Warehouses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Red Stag has two warehouse locations in the central United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-software\">Software<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Like most leading 3PL services, Red Stag has software that\u2019s a cloud-based system, allowing you to access your data and reports from any device at any time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partners-0\">Partners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Red Stag works with several leading ecommerce platforms. They also have a deal with FedEx to slightly reduce the cost of shipping heavier items.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discounts-0\">Discounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Red Stag has shipping discounts available for different couriers, especially those specializing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/oversized-shipping\/\">oversized shipping<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-integrations-0\">Integrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Red Stag integrates with leading ecommerce platforms including Shopify, Amazon, eBay and more. Custom integrations are available via an API.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customer-service\">Customer service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Red Stag offers phone support with some limited email support.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-does-red-stag-works-best-for\">Who does Red Stag works best for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Small businesses that ship heavy packages. Due to the care and costs involved with managing heavier products, Red Stag is good for businesses selling products that are outside of a small or lightweight scope.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-fedex\"><b><strong>3. <\/strong>FedEx<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>FedEx is the largest company on this list. As one of the major shipping couriers in the US, they own and operate a network of warehouses to help you get orders to customers quickly. They mainly work with large enterprise brands due to the size of their network. Small and medium-sized businesses likely won\u2019t work with FedEx, outside of using them as a shipping carrier.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-warehouses-1\">Warehouses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>FedEx\u2019s warehouse network is the most diverse in the US. With a large array of warehouses spread throughout the country, FedEx uses both their warehouses and carrier sorting facilities to their advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-software-0\">Software<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>FedEx\u2019s software is fairly easy to use but is more of a large enterprise platform.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partners-1\">Partners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>FedEx has a large network of partners to choose from in addition to their in-house transportation services.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discounts-1\">Discounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>FedEx offers discounts on shipping through FedEx\u2019s network. There are no discounts available for other shipping couriers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-integration\">Integration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>FedEx has only limited integrations available for ecommerce merchants. Brands using FedEx will need to work with a developer to integrate FedEx\u2019s API to their ecommerce platform.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customer-service-0\">Customer service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>FedEx provides phone support only through specific working hours. Email support is available but limited.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-does-fedex-work-best-for\">Who does FedEx work best for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>FedEx is best for very large businesses, such as Fortune 500 companies. Unless you\u2019re making billions of dollars of revenue a year, FedEx is not the most cost-effective logistics solution for small to mid-sized merchants.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-fulfyld\"><b>4. Fulfyld<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Fulfyld was started in 2016 and focuses on ecommerce fulfilment to help brands fulfil orders in a cost-effective manner.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-warehouses-2\">Warehouses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Fulfyld has 8 locations in the US, all concentrated in the Southeastern region of the US.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-software-1\">Software<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Like most third-party logistics companies, Fulfyld&#8217;s software is fairly easy to use and integrates with your ecommerce platform.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partners-2\">Partners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Fulfyld is still relatively new, so its partner network is limited but growing. <\/span>They currently have 12 partners, including UPS, USPS, SPS Commerce, and Quickbooks Commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discounts-2\">Discounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Discounts are available for different couriers like FedEx, UPS, USPS, and a few other couriers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-integrations-1\">Integrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Fulfyld integrates with most top ecommerce platforms including Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, eBay, and others.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customer-service-1\">Customer service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Phone support is the main support option. Limited email support is also available.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-does-fulfyld-work-best-for\">Who does Fulfyld work best for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Fulfyld could be a good option for new, small brands. With affordable pricing, you can work out a deal to help make fulfilment manageable. But as you grow, you may need to partner with a larger 3PL that specializes in scalability.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-fulfillment-by-amazon-fba\"><b>5. Fulfilment by Amazon (<strong>FBA<\/strong>)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Amazon offers a fulfilment service for their marketplace sellers to help ship products as they\u2019re sold.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-warehouses-3\">Warehouses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>With over 70 fulfilment locations, Amazon has the largest warehouse network in the US and it\u2019s growing every year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-software-2\">Software<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Amazon\u2019s fulfilment software is fairly easy to use.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partners-3\">Partners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Amazon has a large partner network to work with. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discounts-3\">Discounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Discounts are available for different couriers including FedEx, USPS, UPS, DHL, and other couriers. In addition, Amazon\u2019s focus on creating Amazon Shipping, their own carrier network, should lead to more manageable shipping costs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-integrations-2\">Integrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Because of Amazon\u2019s large partner network, some companies have built out integrations for the FBA platform to make it even easier to manage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customer-service-2\">Customer service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Amazon offers phone, email, and live chat support.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-does-fba-work-best-for\">Who does FBA work best for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>FBA works best for merchants selling through Amazon and wants to showcase the Prime badge on their listings. While there is support for other platforms, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/alternative-to-amazon-fba\/\">Amazon\u2019s FBA<\/a> is focused on providing the best services to merchants that heavily prioritize them. If you want to make your own website the main source of sales for your business, Amazon is not the best fit.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-walmart-fulfillment-services-wfs\"><b>6. Walmart Fulfilment<\/b> <strong>Services (WFS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Brands that are selling on Walmart Marketplace can use Walmart Fulfilment Services (WFS) to ship orders to customers. <\/span>WFS will also fulfil orders for items that are not sold through Walmart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-warehouses-4\">Warehouses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Walmart has many warehouses across their international <\/span>markets: US, Canada, Mexico, and Chile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-software-3\">Software<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Walmart Fulfilment Services has a cloud-based dashboard <\/span>that brands can use to track inventory, orders, deliveries, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partners-4\">Partners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Walmart has a network of partners.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discounts-4\">Discounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Discounts are available for different couriers. A major selling point for Walmart Fulfilment Services is that brands can take<\/span> advantage of Walmart&#8217;s large scale and supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-integrations-3\">Integrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Walmart has an API that brands can integrate with to build their necessary tech stack<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customer-service-3\">Customer service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>WFS has a Seller Centre that is designed to help <\/span>brands get the support and answers they need. For more specialized support, brands can submit a case that is escalated to WFS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-does-walmart-fulfillment-services-work-best-for\">Who does Walmart Fulfilment Services work best for?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Brands that want to tap into Walmart&#8217;s scale, supply chain, and ability to leverage &#8220;Fulfilled By Walmart&#8221; tags, may be interested in Walmart Fulfilment Services. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-look-for-in-a-3pl-company\">What to look for in a 3PL company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a fulfilment partner is a major undertaking. It&#8217;s important to carefully vet and select the provider that can fit your needs and help you scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>A great 3PL should be able to check off all of these boxes:<\/span><i><span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-global-network-of-fulfillment-centers\">Global network of fulfilment centres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>If you plan to scale, choosing a fulfilment partner with multiple warehouses (domestically and globally) is an important factor.<\/span> One of the biggest benefits of using a 3PL is being able to strategically place your inventory in their warehouses so your brand can grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>When researching 3PLs, you will want to consider the size, scale, and locations of their fulfilment centres. One might be good enough for you now, but what about where you hope to be in a year from now \u2014 or three years from now?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>To better serve customers across the world, you will want your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-inventory\/\">ecommerce inventory<\/a> stored closest to where your customers reside. With a global warehouse network, you can ensure coverage across the world to provide faster, cheaper shipping options. However, they need to be fulfilment experts. Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/the-downside-of-on-demand-warehousing\/\">on-demand warehousing<\/a> solutions, a 3PL should actually have experience managing fulfilment centres.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>A 3PL not only needs multiple warehouses, but they should help you identify the locations that make the most sense for your customer base. If a customer in California places an order, the order should be fulfilled at a warehouse in or closest to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/shipbob-locations\/usa\/california\/\">California<\/a> \u2014 not the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/shipbob-locations\/usa\/eastcoast\/\">East Coast<\/a>. This reduces shipping costs and allows orders to reach customers quicker.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-intuitive-software\">Intuitive software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Ease of use for 3PL software is key. Since you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/outsourced-fulfillment\/\">outsourcing fulfilment<\/a> to another company, you should be able to get real-time updates on your orders processing, inventory, shipping costs, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>We\u2019re not just talking about a basic integration and screen with a few details \u2014 find a 3PL that provides in-depth order management and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/\">inventory management<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/new-free-analytics-reporting-tool\/\">data and analytics<\/a>, and easy-to-understand software that powers their network of fulfilment centres.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-vast-partner-network\">A vast partner network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/\">Ecommerce fulfilment<\/a> is a complex beast that affects other areas of your business. Your fulfilment provider should have partners in a handful of industries that can help you with custom packaging, inventory, finance, marketing, branding, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Pre-vetted recommendations can go a long way especially when the 3PL has thousands of customers that have already faced similar challenges and used these solutions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shipping-discounts\">Shipping discounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>A 3PL shipping millions of packages a year will negotiate shipping discounts on your behalf. Since you will likely ship through major couriers like FedEx, UPS, USPS, and DHL, a well-prepared 3PL will have better shipping rates than if you were to ship by yourself.&nbsp;These bulk discounts help merchants reduce shipping costs (especially for expedited, 2-day, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/international-shipping\/\">international shipping<\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>It\u2019s also recommended to do research to understand your total <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/fulfillment-costs\/\">fulfilment cost<\/a>. Some 3PLs have hidden or add-on fees, whereas others only charge for basic line items like receiving inventory, warehousing, shipping, and then any other additional services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/kitting-assembly\/\">kitting<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-integrations-and-apis\">Integrations and APIs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Integrations are important because they automatically send order information to the 3PL and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-warehousing\/\">ecommerce warehouses<\/a>. Between ecommerce platforms (Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, etc.) sales channels, and marketplaces (Ebay, Amazon, Walmart, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/facebook-shops\/\">Facebook Shops<\/a> and more), a tech-savvy 3PL will be building up its third-party integrations and host open APIs to allow you to build something custom.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customer-service-4\">Customer service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>There are a variety of customer service approaches. With your options including email, live chat, and phone support, look for a 3PL that provides support in a way that makes sense for you and your team. Customer service should be available to help and if you\u2019re shipping a large volume of orders, see what options you have for a dedicated point person, like an account manager.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-day-shipping\">2-day shipping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The best way to stay ahead of the competition while reducing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/cart-abandonment\/\">cart abandonment<\/a> is by providing 2-day shipping on orders. Some 3PLs offer 2-day ground shipping for orders being shipped close to where inventory is stored. With this solution, ecommerce businesses can add a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/guide-offering-affordable-2-day-shipping\/\">2-day shipping<\/a> option to their store\u2019s shopping cart. This option can be made dynamic by only displaying once a customer enters their postcode.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-returns\">Returns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>A 3PL can make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-returns\/\">ecommerce returns<\/a> easier. By automating inventory management, you\u2019re able to speed up the returns process and simplify it for your customers. You can provide customers with prepaid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/return-labels\/\">return labels<\/a> and share return tracking information. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Some 3PL\u2019s technology even supports integrations that automatically text returns updates to customers. Find the option that works best for you \u2014 whether the 3PL provides advanced services such as ironing or refurbishing or simply lets returns be mailed back to you so you can inspect them yourself.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-shipbob-is-the-1-3pl-for-growing-dtc-brands\">Why ShipBob is the #1 3PL for growing DTC brands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob is the industry-leading 3PL with a global fulfilment network, specializing in DTC and B2B fulfilment. Read on for some of the ways ShipBob stands out from other 3PL companies. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tech-enabled-from-start-to-finish\">Tech-enabled, from start to finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>From the proprietary warehouse management system used in every ShipBob fulfilment centre to the merchant dashboard all customers get at no cost, ShipBob\u2019s built the best-in-class technology stack.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob\u2019s built-in order, inventory, and shipment management tools help brands manage real-time stock levels, set reorder notification points to prevent stockouts, automatically send order tracking updates to customers, facilitate 2-day shipping, and much more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob\u2019s dashboard integrates with all leading ecommerce platforms, marketplaces, returns software, inventory and order management software, customer service tools, and many other ecommerce tools.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob provides data and analytics to shed light on shipping costs and transit times, sales at the SKU level, the ideal distribution model for which locations to stock to save the most money and speed up shipments, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-distribute-inventory-to-offer-faster-cheaper-shipping\">Distribute inventory to offer faster, cheaper shipping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob has dozens of fulfilment centres throughout the world. Our robust network lets you split inventory across fulfilment centres, so ShipBob\u2019s powerful algorithms route each order to the optimal fulfilment centre that\u2019s closest to your customer to optimise for time and money.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"393\" width=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/b9998fccb8a92e8d9cc3c8436ab100e2-1-700x393.jpg?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11666\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/b9998fccb8a92e8d9cc3c8436ab100e2-1-700x393.jpg?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/b9998fccb8a92e8d9cc3c8436ab100e2-1-700x393.jpg?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/b9998fccb8a92e8d9cc3c8436ab100e2-1-700x393.jpg?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/b9998fccb8a92e8d9cc3c8436ab100e2-1-700x393.jpg?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/b9998fccb8a92e8d9cc3c8436ab100e2-1-700x393.jpg?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/product\/inventory-placement\/\">Inventory Placement Program<\/a> automatically distributes inventory throughout our US fulfilment network on your behalf, saving you time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/5832c0b74c2dffdb68122f5486757400.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17439\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/5832c0b74c2dffdb68122f5486757400.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/5832c0b74c2dffdb68122f5486757400.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/5832c0b74c2dffdb68122f5486757400.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/5832c0b74c2dffdb68122f5486757400.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/5832c0b74c2dffdb68122f5486757400.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-simple-pricing-structure\">Simple pricing structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob takes a simplified pricing structure compared to most 3PLs, bundling, packing, packaging materials, and shipping into one fee for each order<\/span>. The total included free picks for each order vary by country of fulfilment and when you start fulfilling with ShipBob. You can find more information<a href=\"https:\/\/support.shipbob.com\/s\/article\/Additional-Services-Pricing\/\">here<\/a>. <span>ShipBob does not charge for packaging materials.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWhat we love about ShipBob is we have fulfilment pricing information so much ahead of time that we know exactly how much to build into our COGS. We couldn\u2019t do this with our prior fulfilment providers. We\u2019ve been able to build a proper pricing forecast and models, and do so much cost analysis because ShipBob makes it easy to calculate what our actual costs will be, which helps us continue to run profitably.\u201d<em> <\/em><br><em> Kayleigh Christina, Co-Founder and CMO at CLEARSTEM&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Dimensional weight applies (taking a package\u2019s dimensions into account to determine shipping rates, and not just weight). ShipBob also charges a monthly storage fee for each SKU in each location, as well as receiving inbound inventory as it arrives at the fulfilment centre.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>There is also a one-time implementation fee. Additional costs for value-added services such as kitting, returns, and B2B orders also apply and can be shared by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\"><span>requesting a quote<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-international-fulfillment\">International fulfilment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob has locations in the US, Canada, the EU, the UK, and Australia. This allows ecommerce brands to utilise a unified system to manage all inventory, orders, and customers in one platform while staying up-to-date on real-time data.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/globe-image-700x700.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2364 size-full\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/globe-image-700x700.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/globe-image-700x700.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/globe-image-700x700.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/globe-image-700x700.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/globe-image-700x700.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><span>Shipping orders domestically from more countries can help drastically reduce transit times and shipping costs (as well as duties and taxes), while preventing orders from getting held up at customs. This also prevents surprise duties when customers receive orders from overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-app-store-full-of-integrations-with-your-favorite-tools\">App store full of integrations with your favorite tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob\u2019s ever-expanding app store features integrations with all leading tools, from a variety of sales channels and EDI partners, to robust order and inventory tools and returns management platforms. You can see a list of all <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/partners\/\"><span>ShipBob partners here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2563\" height=\"1838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/9d3baec2d9e677fdd4f7f2c2fc41e149.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17158\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/9d3baec2d9e677fdd4f7f2c2fc41e149.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/9d3baec2d9e677fdd4f7f2c2fc41e149.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/9d3baec2d9e677fdd4f7f2c2fc41e149.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/9d3baec2d9e677fdd4f7f2c2fc41e149.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2024\/11\/9d3baec2d9e677fdd4f7f2c2fc41e149.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shipbob-a-3pl-company-that-ecommerce-businesses-deserve\">ShipBob: a 3PL company that ecommerce businesses deserve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Now that you know about the top 3PL providers, you can decide which one is best for your brand. As a growing ecommerce business, you need a third-party logistics providers that can manage fulfilment for your growing business with years of experience and fulfilment solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with a ShipBob fulfilment expert to learn more about our scalable solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\">Request a Quote From ShipBob<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-section-container section section-container  max-width-blog\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"container section-info section-info-align-none \"><h6 class=\"section-title \">frequently asked questions<\/h6><h2 class=\"section-content h2\" id=\"3pl-company-faqs\">3PL Company FAQs<\/h2><p class=\"section-copy\">Here are answers to commonly asked questions about 3PLs.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"container flex-container row justify-none align-none flex-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"single-faq-title\">What are 3PL companies?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>3PL companies provide services including inventory management, warehousing, and fulfilment. 3PL companies allow ecommerce merchants to accomplish more, with the tools and infrastructure to automate fulfilment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"single-faq-title\">What are the benefits of companies using a 3PL?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>There are several benefits to using a 3PL. A 3PL partner can help you grow your business by giving you access to a robust fulfilment infrastructure, technology, and expertise. 3PLs take care of all your logistics needs, from inventory management to shipping, to save you time, energy, and money in the long run. With access to shipping discounts, data and analytics, and affordable warehousing, partnering with a 3PL is worth the investment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"single-faq-title\">How much do 3PL companies charge?<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>It all depends! But a 3PL company should provide transparent and upfront pricing. When sourcing a 3PL, be aware of hidden fees. ShipBob is a 3PL that offers transparent pricing so you know exactly what your fulfilment costs will be, including receiving, storage, pick and pack, standard packaging, and shipping. Check out ShipBob\u2019s pricing model <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/pricing\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"single-faq-title\">What are the differences between 3PL and 4PL providers? &nbsp;<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Third-party logistics companies, or 3PLs, are order fulfilment providers that pick, pack, and ship orders for brands. They have anywhere from one to several warehouses where inventory is stored, and orders are prepared for shipment. 3PLs also offer inventory and order management services for their customers. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fourth-party logistics providers, or 4PLs, manage more of the supply chain process for brands than 3PLs. 4PLs manage relationships with and oversee functions of fulfilment partners (3PLs), freight forwarders, and last-mile logistics on behalf of the brand. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-faq single-faq direction-col  col-8\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" data-controller=\"faq-controller\" data-faq-controller-open-value=\"false\"><div class=\"single-faq-title-contianer\"><h4 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"single-faq-title\">Can 3PL companies help with international shipping?&nbsp;<\/h4><div class=\"single-faq-expand\" data-faq-controller-target=\"expand\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/shipbob-2022\/resources\/svg\/plus-solid.svg\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-faq-childs\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" data-faq-controller-target=\"answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Yes! Fulfilment providers can help brands scale <a href=\"https:\/\/globally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">globally<\/a> with international shipping. Working with a 3PL like ShipBob simplifies the process, as they will assist with navigating taxes, duties, and other global shipping complexities. Offering international shipping allows brands to unlock additional revenue and reach millions of potential new customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"cta-container u-hidden\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary \" href=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top 11 3PL companies compared Here\u2019s how several 3PL companies stack up against one another at a glance. Learn more about what makes ShipBob the top fulfilment provider for growing DTC brands here. &nbsp; Read more about ShipBob and other fulfilment companies below.&nbsp; 1. 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