New Jersey 3PL Fulfillment for Cost-Savvy Ecommerce Brands
Selling from the Garden State? We’ll ship your orders faster—and cheaper—than a local New Jersey 3PL ever could.
Port Newark congestion, $17-per-sq-ft warehouse leases, and steep labor rates inflate operating costs.
Red Stag’s inland campuses dodge those premiums yet still hit 96 percent of U.S. doorsteps (including every NJ ZIP) in two days or less.
Keep reading to learn how strategic 3PL warehouses will help you save dollars.
You probably shouldn’t have a 3PL in New Jersey.
That might sound strange.
After all, New Jersey has some nice benefits:
Extensive highway network (I-95, I-78), major ports (Newark, Elizabeth), rail lines, and proximity to airports (EWR, PHL) for efficient distribution.
Large, diverse talent pool in the Tri-State region.
Score 2 points for a New Jersey 3PL, right?
Maybe. But consider total cost of fulfillment.
Port proximity and customer location are just two pieces of a much bigger puzzle.
Here are some other important factors:
High industrial real estate costs, especially close to the ports
Traffic congestion and potential delays, especially around ports and urban areas
Strict regulations and taxes, including property, corporate, and sales taxes
High labor costs due to competition and strong unions
Even if it’s not your warehouse,
your 3PL is paying these costs, and passes them straight to you.
Red Stag skips a New Jersey warehouse—on purpose.
Instead of planting an expensive flag along the Turnpike, we stay laser-focused on two outcomes:
- Shrinking your total fulfillment cost
- Delivering flawless customer experiences nationwide
Sure, there are edge cases where a Garden-State facility makes sense—say, if every inbound container clears Port Newark and most of your customers live inside the Northeast corridor. But for the vast majority of ecommerce brands, the numbers tilt the other way.
Our Knoxville, TN and Salt Lake City, UT campuses hit every New Jersey ZIP in two-day ground while bypassing North-Jersey warehouse rents, Turnpike tolls, and union-scale labor premiums.
The result? Faster delivery speed, lower landed costs, and the same iron-clad service guarantees—without the Tri-State price tag.
You also don’t need to take our word for it
So you think you need more that 1 warehouse…
Here’s the cost of a 1lb package using an economy service from the best location and combination.
$5.32 – Springfield MO
$5.12 – Rancho CA + Charlotte NC
$5.05 – Rancho, Springfield, and Philly
YOU DON’T.
Chad Carleton
@chadcarleton
My wholesale 3pl went bankrupt in q3.
Their client list included:
– a dtc hemp drink company
– a mattress company
– a chocolate company
All shipping from San Francisco, the most expensive real estate in the world…
I wonder why they went bankrupt????
Sean Frank
@SeanEcom
The propaganda machine of the larger 3PLs has consultants and supply chain professionals brainwashed.
If you’re an e-commerce founder and you’re not producing close to 5 million in GMV, or you only ship 50-100 orders per day, you don’t need to worry about how many locations your 3PL has.
You also don’t need to be in Texas either. Here’s why:
You will pay more. This is not up for debate.
Freight, storage, management, split shipments—I’ve heard brands need to carry 30% more inventory. You’re chasing a ghost.
Even Amazon barley cares if you get your product in 2-days anymore.
Rich Patterson
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Red Stag intentionally has only two locations.
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The Red Stag difference
3PL services for New Jersey and nationwide
2-day shipping
Reach 96% of U.S. homes within two days.
100% accuracy
Fulfillment done right. Backed by guarantees.
0% shrinkage allowance
Because any loss is unacceptable.
New Jersey fulfillment center services
Warehousing
Even if your freight lands at Port Newark, cross-docking it to our Knoxville or Salt Lake City hubs moves inventory from dock-to-stock in 48 hours or less and sidesteps record-high North-Jersey storage rates.
Order fulfillment
A single, consolidated inventory pool means every New Jersey order leaves the line item-perfect, same day—without you paying to staff or stock a costly Turnpike warehouse.
Shipping
Strategic inland locations hit Newark, Camden, and the whole Mid-Atlantic in two-day ground, trimming zones, Turnpike tolls, and $2-$4 in postage on most parcels.
Kitting & assembly
Whether you’re bundling Jersey-Shore surf kits or heavy industrial parts, our oversized-goods crews build, bag, and palletize with the precision that wins repeat customers.
Inventory planning
Live analytics factor Port Newark throughput, I-95 demand spikes, and seasonality so you keep the right stock velocity—without overpaying for Tri-State real estate.
Amazon fulfillment
Seller-Fulfilled Prime for bulky SKUs becomes hassle-free: we handle compliance and fast-tag delivery while avoiding EWR congestion and FBA’s oversize surcharges.
What customers say about
Red Stag fulfillment services
Building your
fulfillment network
Strategically positioned Knoxville, TN and Salt Lake City, UT hubs let you reach 96 % of U.S. households—including every New Jersey ZIP code—from one inventory pool in two days or less. Skip Turnpike congestion, port surcharges, and sky-high North-Jersey rents while still meeting Tri-State shoppers’ speed expectations.
Your Red Stag client portal puts that network on your screen in real time. Sync Shopify, Amazon, or any cart, drill into sales and transit data, and reroute inbound freight from Port Newark to our docks with a few clicks. The result is a leaner, faster supply chain that frees capital for growth instead of parking it in Garden-State warehouse space.
Get ready to grow
with the right 3PL partner
Outsourcing fulfillment should do more than reclaim your time—it should create headroom for real expansion.
Red Stag’s U.S.-based experts act as an extension of your team, helping New Jersey brands forecast demand spikes (from shore-season surges to holiday peaks), right-size inventory, and streamline SKU counts for healthier cash flow.
Because we specialize in oversized and high-value goods, you’ll tap processes built for heavier SKUs—white-glove pick, pack, and kitting that protect margins and delight customers.
With transparent data in one place and two strategic facilities covering the country, you can lower landed costs, lift conversion rates, and scale far beyond the Turnpike.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a warehouse in New Jersey?
Not always. Unless most of your inbound containers clear Port Newark and your customer base is concentrated in the Northeast corridor, a Garden-State facility can add more cost than speed.
By cross-docking inventory from the port (or straight from your suppliers) to Red Stag’s Knoxville, TN or Salt Lake City, UT campuses, you still reach every New Jersey ZIP in two-day ground while avoiding North-Jersey rent, union-scale labor, and Turnpike tolls.
How many fulfillment centers does a New Jersey–based brand actually need?
For nationwide ecommerce, two well-placed hubs usually beat a single coastal warehouse. Splitting stock between Knoxville and Salt Lake City balances inventory, keeps safety-stock lean, and maintains two-day coverage to Jersey City, Philly, Boston, and the rest of the country—without tying up capital in pricey Tri-State real estate.
Will my orders ship as fast from Tennessee or Utah as they would from New Jersey?
Yes. Our centrally located facilities hit 96 % of U.S. households in two days or less via ground service, including every address in the Garden State. Parcels bypass Turnpike congestion and zone hops, often arriving faster than freight leaving a port-adjacent warehouse during peak traffic.
What guarantees does Red Stag offer New Jersey merchants?
Every order is guaranteed to ship on time and 100 % accurate. If we miss either mark, we pay for the shipment and credit you an additional $50—no fine print, no filing hassles. The promise applies whether the package is headed to Newark or Los Angeles.
What should I weigh when comparing New Jersey 3PL providers?
Look beyond a local ZIP code. Evaluate total landed cost (rent, labor, tolls, surcharges), transit speed to your highest-density customer zones, accuracy and on-time guarantees, tech integrations, and expertise with your product profile—especially if you sell oversized or high-value items. A 3PL that excels in these areas from a lower-cost market can often out-perform one sitting on the Turnpike.
You’ll love having Red Stag as your
3PL fulfillment solution
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