Cost guides
What 3PLs cost, how providers price, and how to compare quotes.
- 3PL Pricing Models
How 3PLs structure pricing: itemized rate cards, all-in per-order rates, cost-plus, per-hour and membership models, with published examples and how 3PLs make money.
- Amazon MCF Fees (2026)
Amazon MCF fees for 2026 from Amazon's rate card: per-unit fees by size, weight and speed, multi-unit discounts, peak fees, returns, storage and the 3.5% surcharge.
- How Much Does a 3PL Cost? (2026)
3PL cost benchmarks for 2026 by fee type: pick and pack, storage, receiving, setup and minimums, with published rate cards and a worked monthly bill.
- How to Read (and Audit) a 3PL Invoice
A line-by-line guide to 3PL invoices: fulfillment, storage, receiving, shipping and surcharges, the hidden fees to check, and a monthly audit you can run in an hour.
- In-House Fulfillment vs a 3PL: Cost Comparison
In-house fulfillment vs a 3PL, costed: labor at BLS wage rates, space, packaging and shipping vs survey-average 3PL fees, with a break-even formula and worked example.
- Is a 3PL Cheaper Than Amazon FBA?
FBA vs 3PL cost in 2026: FBA fees include delivery, so FBA usually wins for Amazon orders; a 3PL usually wins on storage and for Shopify and wholesale orders.
- ShipBob Pricing (2026)
What ShipBob costs in 2026: its quote-only per-order fee, published storage ($5 bin, $10 shelf, $40 pallet), receiving, extra-pick and add-on fees, and how to compare.