3PL Services
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What are 3PL Services?
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers operate warehouses, fulfillment centers, and transportation services on behalf of their customers. The category spans ecommerce fulfillment, dedicated contract warehousing, retail distribution, B2B / wholesale fulfillment, transportation management, and value-added services. Most growing brands and most enterprise shippers use multiple 3PLs across their network.
Key features
Warehousing and fulfillment
Receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and returns at one or many sites.
Transportation management
Managed transportation services including rate management, execution, and reporting.
Value-added services
Kitting, light assembly, labeling, customs, and reverse logistics.
Multi-channel fulfillment
Ecommerce, retail B2B, wholesale, and marketplace fulfillment from a single network.
Technology stack
WMS, TMS, OMS, and customer portals tuned for shared 3PL operations.
Who uses it
Retailer / eCommerce
Retailers and DTC brands use 3PLs to outsource fulfillment and avoid building their own warehouse network.
Manufacturers and Shippers
Manufacturers use 3PLs for distribution, retail compliance, and overflow capacity.
Broker
Brokers partner with 3PLs to offer integrated warehousing and transportation solutions.
Freight Forwarder
Forwarders partner with 3PLs to extend their service offering past the port to the customer.