3PL City Pricing
3PL Pricing With Starting Rates Up Front
See what fulfillment costs before you talk to anyone. 3PL City publishes starting rates for pick and pack, storage, receiving and returns, and every quote is itemized line by line. No setup fees, no long-term contracts and no order minimums.
Pick and Pack
$1.50
starting per order
Storage
$0.25
starting per bin, per day
Receiving
$10
starting per pallet
Returns
$2
starting per unit
Setup
$0
no setup or onboarding fee
Starting rates shown. Your exact rates depend on your products, packaging, order volume and storage needs. Shipping postage is billed separately.
What You Pay For: Four Line Items
Most fulfillment invoices come down to the same four charges. Here is what each one covers at 3PL City.
1. Pick and Pack, from $1.50 per order
Picking your items, packing them to your spec and labeling the order. Every pick is barcode-scanned in ShipHero, which is how we hold 99.8% order accuracy. Orders in by 2 PM Pacific ship the same business day.
2. Storage, from $0.25 per bin per day
You pay for the space your inventory actually uses. Small, fast-moving SKUs live in bins; bulk and case-pack inventory can be stored on pallets.
3. Receiving, from $10 per pallet
Unloading, counting and putting away your inbound inventory at our Gardena warehouse, about 8 miles from the Port of Los Angeles. Inventory is received and available within 24 hours.
4. Returns, from $2 per unit
Receiving and inspecting customer returns, then restocking sellable units back into your live inventory.
Example: What 500 Orders a Month Costs at Starting Rates
An illustration only, for a brand shipping single-item orders. Your quote reflects your actual products, packaging and volume.
Pick and pack: 500 orders x $1.50
$750
Storage: 30 bins x $0.25 x 30 days
$225
Receiving: 2 pallets x $10
$20
Returns: 15 units x $2
$30
Monthly fulfillment total, before postage
$1,025 (about $2.05 per order)
What Changes Your Rate
Items per order
Multi-item orders take more picking time than single-item orders.
Packaging and inserts
Custom boxes, tissue, inserts and kitting add steps to each pack.
Storage type and volume
How many bins or pallets you need, and how fast your inventory turns.
How inventory arrives
Small parcel, LTL pallets or a full container from the port each receive differently.
Order volume
Higher, steadier volume generally brings the per-order cost down.
Return rate
Categories like apparel see more returns, which affects the returns line.
Get Your Exact Rate
Tell us about your products and order volume below and we reply with an itemized quote.
Typical 3PL Pricing vs. 3PL City
Topic
Typical 3PL
3PL City
Setup fees
Onboarding or account setup fees
$0 setup
Minimums
Monthly order or billing minimums
No order minimums
Contract
12-month agreements are common
No long-term contract
Pricing
Rates shared only after a sales call
Starting rates published, itemized quotes
Returns
Bundled or unclear returns fees
From $2 per unit
Speed
Next-day processing
Same-day shipping on orders by 2 PM PT
3PL Pricing Questions
How much does a 3PL cost per order?
At 3PL City, pick and pack starts at $1.50 per order. Your exact rate depends on your products, packaging, items per order and monthly volume, and every quote is itemized line by line.
Are there setup or onboarding fees?
No. 3PL City charges $0 for setup and onboarding, and new clients are typically onboarded within 24 hours.
How is storage priced?
Storage starts at $0.25 per bin per day, so you only pay for the space you use. Bulk and case-pack inventory can be stored on pallets.
How much does receiving cost?
Receiving starts at $10 per pallet. Inventory is counted, put away and available to sell within 24 hours of arrival at our Gardena, Los Angeles warehouse.
Is shipping postage included?
No. Postage is billed separately from fulfillment fees. We ship with UPS, USPS, FedEx and DHL, and orders received by 2 PM Pacific ship the same business day.
Do you require a contract or order minimum?
No. There are no long-term contracts and no order minimums, so startups and growing brands pay only for the orders they ship.
What does returns processing cost?
Returns start at $2 per unit. We receive and inspect each return and restock sellable units back into your live inventory.
How do I get my exact rates?
Request a quote online, call (310) 387-7640 or email ship@3plcity.com. Tell us your products, monthly orders and SKU count, and we reply with an itemized quote.
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