A 3PL (third-party logistics provider) is a company that manages part or all of your supply chain on your behalf — including warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping.
What Services Do 3PLs Provide?
- Inbound receiving: accepts inventory from your suppliers
- Warehousing: stores your inventory in their facility
- Inventory management: tracks stock levels and provides reporting
- Pick and pack: selects ordered items and packages them
- Shipping: ships orders to customers via carrier network
- Returns handling: processes and restocks returned items
3PL vs Amazon FBA: What's the Difference?
Amazon FBA is a specific type of fulfillment where Amazon stores, picks, packs, and ships your products — but only for Amazon orders. A 3PL can fulfill orders from any channel: Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Walmart, your website, or wholesale accounts.
Who Uses 3PLs?
- Amazon FBM sellers who want to fulfill from outside Amazon
- Multi-channel sellers managing Amazon + Shopify + wholesale
- DTC brands shipping directly to customers
- International sellers needing a US-based fulfillment partner
How QuickShipment's 3PL Works
Ship inventory to our Claymont, Delaware warehouse from any origin. We store it, pick orders as they come in, pack them, and ship to your customers. Integration with Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Walmart, and more takes under 15 minutes.
💡 Our Delaware location means 0% sales tax on all purchases + 2-3 day delivery across the US — at storage rates starting from $3/pallet/day.
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