Fees Associated with 3PL Companies

When you need to outsource your order fulfillment, there are several ways you can do it. One of the best ways is by partnering with a company that specializes in order fulfillment, which includes packaging and shipping. Third-party logistics companies like OctoChem exist to meet all your order fulfillment needs.

What does a 3PL logistics company do? Companies like us can help you outsource your e-commerce tasks. This includes fulfillment, sample fulfillment, and chemical storage. We have the infrastructure and tools to help you expedite your order fulfillment process.

Order Fulfillment Fees

Fulfillment costs can include some or all of the following fees:

• Setup Fees
• Intake Fees
• Storage Fees
• Pick and Pack Fees
• Shipping Fees
• Account Management Fees

While we cannot provide exact costs here, we can discuss what some of these fees are.

Setup Fees

Usually a one-time payment that is based on the type of business you operate and how much product you intend to fill.

Intake Fees

Intake fees cover the processes and services a 3PL logistics company provides to receive and process your inventory. Fees are charged by the hour or on a per-item or per-unit basis.

Storage Fees

Storage fees vary depending on several factors. It takes time to receive inventory, move it, and store it. Some special equipment may also be used during the receiving time. Fees for storage are charged by the number of pallets stored, or by the amount of space your inventory occupies.

Pick and Pack Fees

Pick and pack fees are fees for the time it takes to pick the item from storage (usually with a forklift) and package it for shipping. Fees range from $3.00 to $5.00 per item.

Shipping Fees

These fees are to cover the cost of shipping from the third-party warehousing center to the next destination. OctoChem handles the shipping fulfillment for you and includes shipping fees in your total cost.

Account Management Fees

The account management fee covers costs such as handling customer service calls or other incidentals associated with fulfilling your orders. We want your business to succeed, so we handle all your order and shipping fulfillment needs, including handling returns.

Our 3PL Logistics Services

At OctoChem, we are trained to handle and store hazardous and non-hazardous products, such as edible oils, flammable products, and chemicals. We are one of the top 3PL logistics companies in the US. We allow your company to accomplish more tasks in less time because we take on your order and shipping fulfillment. You can use your time to focus on marketing and developing new products instead of waiting in line at the post office.

If you’re ready to outsource your shipping and order fulfillment services, contact OctoChem today for more information!