Editors Note: The following article was updated in December 2019 to add more information and include additional 3PLs.
When we asked founders and CEOs what the most significant operational change was that they needed to make to double their revenue, more than 20% said it would be to establish a multiwarehouse fulfillment structure. This need became more relevant for higher-volume sellers, which comes as no surprise – the larger your brand becomes, the higher the demand will be.
For many brands, using third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses is an easy way to scale your fulfillment operations while meeting customer demand. But how do you tell which are the top 3PL providers for an ecommerce business? It’s a good question, as there exist hundreds of 3PL providers – large enterprise firms and small local providers, 3PLs that specialize in specific industries, and those that offer more general services. To help you in your search, we’ve pulled together a list of some leading 3PL partners and their locations, specialty services, and ideal order volume.
It’s important to note that this list isn’t ranked in any order. You’ll need to analyze your needs and review which 3PL is right for you. Luckily, we’ve got some great tips for selecting the best 3PL partner so you can enter these discussions with all the information you need. Make sure to bookmark this page and visit often – we’ll be updating it regularly!
- Shipbob
- Ruby Has
- ShipMonk
- National Fulfillment Services
- Red Stag Fulfillment
- Deliverr
- Barrett Distribution
- Complemar
- Promofill
- Smart Turn Logistics/GPA Logistics Group
- DM Fulfillment
- Fulfilltopia
- Swan Packaging Fulfillment
- Saddle Creek Logistics
- Flexe
- Trans-Expedite
- One World Direct
- Wiseloads International Ltd
- Bergen Logistics
- eFulfillment Service
- Floship
Shipbob
Headquarters: 120 N Racine Ave. Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60607
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and Pennsylvania
Company Bio
ShipBob offers simple, fast, and affordable fulfillment for ecommerce businesses and crowdfunding campaigns. With a network of fulfillment centers across the US, ShipBob lets retailers split inventory across locations for faster and more affordable delivery. ShipBob integrates with the leading ecommerce platforms to automatically fulfill online orders. ShipBob offers same day delivered to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and San Francisco and 2-day shipping in the continental U.S.
Specialty Services:
Packaging, Shipping, Logistics, Fulfillment, Two-Day Shipping, Full-Service Ecommerce 3PL, API, Crowdfunding Campaign Fulfillment
Ideal Order Volume Per Month:
There is no minimum; however, 24-26 pallets will fit in one full truckload. The ideal volume is 50,000 per month.
Integration with Skubana:
Yes (via third-party app)
Ruby Has
Headquarters: 5 Inez Drive, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
New York, California, New Jersey, Nevada & Toronto, Canada
Company Bio
Ruby Has offers customers the scalability, accuracy, and efficiency one would expect from an enterprise-level fulfillment solution along with the flexibility to accommodate custom packaging or other nuanced needs.
Its founder and CEO, Rafael Zakinov, began this journey as an e-commerce founder himself and has never forgotten what it felt like to be in your shoes. Every decision or investment made is done with our customers in mind.
Ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 in 2018 and 2019, and honored by the Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years, Ruby Has Fulfillment leads the 3PL industry with cutting-edge technology, seamless integration, and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Five warehouse locations across the U.S. and Canada allow you to ship faster and reduce freight costs by up to 45% with bicoastal fulfillment solutions.
Industries:
Fashion and Apparel, Beauty and Cosmetics, Jewelry and Luxury, Bedding and Home Goods, Dietary Supplements
Specialty Services:
Fully Featured Integrations, Bi-Coastal Fulfillment, Same-Day Fulfillment, Turnkey Ecommerce Solutions, Domestic Call Center Services, International Fulfillment, Customer Care, Order and Inventory Management, Returns Processing, Pick & Pack, Address Validation, Secure Warehousing & Storage, Discounted Shipping Rates
Ideal Order Volume Per Month:
500+
Integration with Skubana:
Yes
ShipMonk
Headquarters: 201 NW 22nd Ave, Unit 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
California, Pennsylvania, Florida
Company Bio
ShipMonk helps brands build their business by providing industry-leading order fulfillment services and inventory management software. ShipMonk operates with a singular guiding principle: to help small and medium-sized businesses scale by offering technology-driven fulfillment solutions that enable business founders to devote more time to the things that matter most in their businesses.
Specialty Services:
Ecommerce Order Fulfillment, Storage and Warehousing, Inventory Management Software, Subscription Box Fulfillment, and Crowdfunding Campaign Fulfillment
Integration with Skubana:
Yes
National Fulfillment Services
Headquarters: 105 Commerce Drive, Aston, PA 19014
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Pennsylvania, Nevada
Company Bio
NFS has the capability, physical size, financial strength, technology, and flexibility to service even the most complex projects. Although large, the primary focus of NFS is to facilitate deep strategic relationships. Services offered include omnichannel fulfillment, order management, 24/7 customer service, returns, account management, reporting, FBA prep, kitting, conditioned storage, and custom packaging.
Industries:
Supplements and Wellness, Skincare and Cosmetics, Non-Perishable Foods and Beverages
Specialty Services:
Warehousing and Distribution, International Shipping, Complete Order Management, Contact Center, Custom Designed Fulfillment Strategies, Circulation Management, Wholesale and Retail Distribution, Multi-Channel Fulfillment, Auto-Ship and Continuity Clubs, Vendor and Seller Central, FBA Prep, Real-Time Reporting, Reverse Logistics, Kitting and Assembly
Ideal Order Volume Per Month:
3000 minimum orders per month
Integration with Skubana:
Yes
Red Stag Fulfillment
Headquarters: 7450 Chapman Hwy, 301, Knoxville, TN 37920
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Tennessee, Utah
Company Bio
Red Stag Fulfillment’s network of fulfillment centers across the US means that the cost to ship orders to your customers is drastically reduced. Combined with shipping rate discounts & same-day fulfillment service guarantees, Red Stag’s national fulfillment network will save your business money while increasing your customer’s satisfaction. Red Stag offer 100% guarantees for freight stocking (within 48 hours of receipt), inventory accuracy, and order accuracy and speed.
Specialty Services:
Order Fulfillment, Warehousing, Returns, Kitting, Value-Added Services, Inventory Management, Ecommerce Fulfillment
Integration with Skubana:
Yes (via third-party app)
Deliverr
Headquarters: 110 Sutter St., Floor 4, San Francisco CA 94105
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
25+ Nationwide (incl. California, Texas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey)
Company Bio
Deliverr is an Amazon-like fulfillment alternative for your multi-channel business, offering pre-approved access to fast shipping programs like Walmart’s 2-day delivery and hassle-free setup in just a few clicks. Deliverr leverages cutting-edge machine learning and optimization technology to build a smart fulfillment network, enabling merchants of any size to offer fast and cost-effective fulfillment. With transparent pricing, merchants know their costs from day one and can calculate them here.
Specialty Services:
Order-to-door ecommerce fulfillment, Guaranteed 2-day delivery and fast shipping tags (Walmart, Shopify, eBay), Inventory management, Warehousing
Integration with Skubana:
Yes
Barrett Distribution
Headquarters: 15 Freedom Way, Franklin, MA 02038
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Massachusetts (3) New York (3) Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee (1), Texas (1), California (2)
Company Bio
Barrett provides customized third-party logistics, omnichannel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for clients in multiple industries. Barrett is big enough to do the job and still small enough to deeply care about your business.
Industries:
Automotive, Apparel and Footwear, Consumer Electronics, Food and Candy, Health and Beauty, Medical Devices
Specialty Services:
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Fulfillment, Transportation Management, Shared, and Dedicated Warehousing, B2C Ecommerce Fulfillment, B2B Omnichannel Distribution, Managed Transportation Programs, Value-Added Kitting, and Assembly
Integration with Skubana:
Yes
Complemar
Headquarters: 500 Lee Rd Rochester, NY 14606
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New York
Company Bio
Complemar is an expert in Fulfillment, Packaging & Kitting, Warehousing & Logistics, and Returns Management. Complemar’s technology focus and innovative integration of services are redefining fulfillment services for the 21st century. The company owns over 500,000 square ft. of Smart Warehouse space with 5 locations and handles more than 75 million packages a year, ship to more than 30 countries, and have 70+ years of experience serving over 1,000 customers.
Industries:
Healthy and Beauty, Subscription Box, Telecom, Wine and Spirits
Specialty Services:
Fulfillment, Contract Packaging & Kitting, Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Full Service Print, Direct Mail, POD, Product Assembly, and Creative Services
Ideal Order Volume Per Month:
50000 per month
Promofill
Headquarters: 10314 Birtcher Drive, Mira Loma, CA 91752
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
California, Michigan, Delaware
Company Bio
Promofill is an expert at order fulfillment services, warehouse management, marketing logistics, and e-commerce solutions. Based in Orange County, California, it serves a wide variety of businesses and non-profit organizations on local and national levels. Promofill is your one-stop-shop for anything from order fulfillment to supply chain management.
Industries:
Advertising, Promotional, Marketing, Apparel Industry, Beverage, Energy and Dietary, Books, CD, and DVD, Gaming and Software, Housewares and Accessories, Health Care Products, Manufactures – Packaged goods, Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical, Packaging, Print and Paper, Pet Industry, Toy Industry
Specialty Services:
Order Fulfillment, Literature Fulfillment, ECommerce Fulfillment, Warehousing, and Marketing Distribution
Smart Turn Logistics/GPA Logistics Group
Headquarters: 17300 Slover Ave Fontana, CA 92337
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Company Bio
Six hundred thousand square ft. of Class A warehouse space where GPA specializes in shipping B2B (major retailer) B2C (drop ship to consumer) and copacking (display assembly) all under one roof. Owners are hands-on and involved in the day to day operations. GPA is big enough to have sophisticated I.T. systems and still small enough to give personalized attention to each customer.
Industries:
Apparel, Sporting Goods, Toys, Electronics, Consumer Products
Specialty Services:
Warehousing, Fulfillment, Pick Pack, Value-Added Services, Transloading, Cross-docking, Trucking, FTL, LTL, FCL, LCL, Packaging, and Copacking
Ideal Order Volume Per Month:
1000
Integration with Skubana:
DM Fulfillment
Headquarters: 5 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Pennsylvania, Texas, Missouri, California
Company Bio
DM Fulfillment provides best-in-class fulfillment and distribution solutions so that manufacturers, merchants, and trading partners can seamlessly integrate with today’s omnichannel, e-commerce world.
Specialty Services:
Distribution Network, Omni-Channel Fulfillment, Reverse Logistics, Marketing, and Creative Services, EDI Integrations
Fulfilltopia
Headquarters: 1619 Diamond Springs Rd – Suite C, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Company Bio
Fulfilltopia helps clients scale from 6 or 7 figure businesses to 8 through strategic initiatives and a growth-oriented team. Fulfilltopia is focused on offering other services that help our clients focus on growing the business and not managing the day today.
Industries:
B2C ECommerce Multi-Channel Fulfillment
Specialty Services:
Ecommerce Fulfillment, Retail Distribution Order Fulfillment, Subscription Fulfillment, Crowdfunding & Flash Sales Fulfillment, Amazon FBA Prep Shipping
Ideal Order Volume Per Month:
The minimum is 1000 orders per month; ideal volume is 20,000 per month
Integration with Skubana:
Yes (via third-party app)
Swan Packaging Fulfillment
Headquarters: 415 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
New Jersey
Company Bio
Swan Packaging Fulfillment provides multi-channel sellers with industry-leading operational services, including a blend of direct-to-consumer & B2B order fulfillment, marketplace fulfillment, and integrated Amazon support services (FBA prep, FBM fulfillment, Vendor Central and Seller Fulfilled Prime). Swan offers substantial shipping cost savings through proprietary rate shopping and substantially discounted shipping rates with the major carriers for both domestic and international shipping.
Industries:
Apparel, Dietary Supplements, Electronics, Health/Beauty/Cosmetics, General Consumer Merchandise, Food, Auto Parts, Books.
Specialty Services:
Order Fulfillment, Pick & Pack, Warehousing, Inventory Management, FBA Prep, Seller Fulfilled Prime, Returns Processing, Subscription Box Fulfillment, Kit Assembly, Shrink-Wrapping and Value-Added Packaging
Ideal Order Volume Per Month:
1000
Integration with Skubana:
Yes (via third-party app)
Saddle Creek Logistics
Headquarters: 3010 Saddle Creek Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Alabama, California, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Company Bio
Saddle Creek is an asset-based third-party logistics provider based in Lakeland, Florida. Saddle Creek specializes in designing and delivering omnichannel logistics solutions for manufacturers, retailers, and ecommerce companies. The company’s approach is solution-based and data-driven, using the most advanced operational methods and sophisticated technologies.
Specialty Services:
Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Freight, Transportation, Contract Packaging, Omni-Channel Fulfillment, and Secondary Packaging
Ideal Order Volume Per Month:
3500
Integration with Skubana:
Yes
Flexe
Headquarters: 83 S. King Street Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Company Bio
FLEXE provides on-demand warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics services to the world’s most forward-looking retailers and brands. Partnering with several warehouses across the US and Canada, FLEXE helps brands store inventory within warehouses that have excess space. Companies such as Staples, Toms, Ace Hardware, and others use Flexe to help support their online businesses and reduce the costly “last mile” delivery expense.
Specialty Services:
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing, E-commerce, and Fulfillment, Inventory Storage
Integration with Skubana:
Trans-Expedite
Headquarters: 7 Founders Blvd. Suite 100, El Paso, TX 79906
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Multiple locations in the US, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia
Company Bio
Founded in 2001, Trans-Expedite is a privately held, full-service logistics company. It specializes in secure on-time, business-to-business shipping through a network of global partners.
Specialty Services:
Time-Definite Domestic Air Transportation, Ground Transportation Shipping, International Shipping, Warehousing, Customs, Hand Carry, and Vendor / Supplier Managed / Inventory (VMI/SMI)
One World Direct
Headquarters: 10 First Avenue East Mobridge, SD 57601
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
California, South Dakota, Ohio
Company Bio
One World Direct has 25 years of experience in online order fulfillment and customer service. Clients choose OWD because of its robust tech offer-set and an in-house tech team who can customize solutions to solve just about any client specific need. OWD has three locations in the US that allow clients to get packages into their customers’ hands quickly.
Industries:
Apparel, Nutraceuticals, Small and Lightweight products
Specialty Services:
Order Fulfillment, Call Center, and eCommerce Order Fulfillment
Wiseloads International Ltd
Headquarters: Unit 5C, Convoy Enterprise Centre, Convoy, Co. Donegal 0000, Ireland
Warehouse Locations:
Cardiff (United Kingdom), Strabane (Ireland), Donegal (Ireland)
Company Bio
Wiseloads is a blend of a distributor, sales center, fulfillment provider, and automated software systems provider. Wiseloads uses cutting edge technology to get the most competitive shipping rates in the industry.
Specialty Services:
Courier Ireland, Parcel Delivery, Drop Shipping, and Sales Consultancy
Integration with Skubana:
Yes
Bergen Logistics
Headquarters: 5903 Westside Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Company Bio
Bergen Logistics focuses on pick and packing solutions in the single unit touch versus brands selling in bulk looking for cross-dock solutions. Bergen uses a proprietary WMS called REX11 across all facilities with its in-house development and integrations team. This allows flexibility to build client-specific integrations and projects as well as allows Bergen to update with technology and process upgrades as needed.
Industries:
Fashion and lifestyle brands in the better to the luxury sector, including Intimates, Accessories, Cosmetics, and Beauty
Specialty Services:
Fashion Logistics, Order Fulfillment, Warehousing and Distribution, Bergen Closet (Climate Controlled Closet), EDI Integrations, Embroidery
Ideal Order Volume Per Month:
250
Integration with Skubana:
Yes (via third-party app)
eFulfillment Service
Headquarters: 807 Airport Access Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Michigan
Company Bio
Since 2001, eFulfillment Services award-winning service has provided online sellers with fast, simple, affordable order fulfillment that they can depend on. It has been listed as a Top 3PL by Multichannel Merchant magazine since 2014. The 3PL has developed a high-caliber reputation for helping small and medium-sized businesses, international companies looking to launch in the US, and those working with Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA Prep).
Industries:
Apparel, Books, Electronics, Nutraceuticals, Sporting Goods, Toys and Crowdfunding Projects
Specialty Services:
Inventory Storage, Order Fulfillment, FBA Prep, Product Shipping, Returns Processing, Kitting (light assembly)
Integration with Skubana:
Yes
Floship
Headquarters: 105 Commerce Drive, Aston, PA 19014
Warehouse Locations (by US State):
Hong Kong and Shenzhen
Company Bio
Founded in 2015, Floship set out to making cross-border e-commerce a reality, allowing online sellers to ship to any market, anywhere in the world. Our award-winning proprietary software integrates seamlessly with over 60 different e-commerce platforms and fully automates the fulfillment process. No manual syncing required. With Floship, you do not need to worry about logistics; we got you covered. Each client gets assigned a dedicated account manager, so you always know who to contact if you have any questions or concerns.
Industries:
International Shipping, Logistics, Fulfillment, Full-Service Ecommerce 3PL, API, Crowdfunding Campaign Fulfillment, Subscription Box Fulfillment
Specialty Services:
Warehousing and Distribution, International Shipping, Complete Order Management, Contact Center, Custom Designed Fulfillment Strategies, Circulation Management, Wholesale and Retail Distribution, Multi-Channel Fulfillment, Auto-Ship and Continuity Clubs, Vendor and Seller Central, FBA Prep, Real-Time Reporting, Reverse Logistics, Kitting and Assembly
Ideal Order Volume Per Month:
300+
Integration with Skubana:
Yes
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