• How much does it cost to ship a TV? [complete price breakdown]

    How much does it cost to ship a TV? [complete price breakdown]

    Whether you’re moving house, sending a gift, or off to college, shipping a TV from one place to another can feel like a difficult task.  I’m here to help break down exactly how much it costs to ship a TV […]

  • 3PL pricing explained: a complete cost guide for 2025 (with expert insight)

    3PL pricing explained: a complete cost guide for 2025 (with expert insight)

    How much does a 3PL cost in 2025? Fulfilment fees can swallow 25-35 % of every order, yet most quotes hide as much as they reveal. Beyond headline rates, you’re paying for onboarding, storage fees, zone surcharges, even a weekly […]

  • How to choose a 3PL by industry experts (2025 guide)

    How to choose a 3PL by industry experts (2025 guide)

    Selecting the right third party logistics provider (3PL) is a critical decision for any ecommerce business. A strong logistics partner accelerates business growth and enhances customer satisfaction, while a poor choice leads to lost inventory, shipping delays, unhappy customers, and […]

  • Guide to discreet shipping

    Guide to discreet shipping

    A standard packaging method for ecommerce business is “discreet shipping,” where no one can look at the outside of the order you ship and determine what’s inside. Discreet shipping hides any idea of what the products inside could be and […]

  • What does awaiting fulfillment mean?

    What does awaiting fulfillment mean?

    When you order items online, your order status may show up as “awaiting fulfillment.” But what does awaiting fulfillment mean? If you’re not in the 3PL industry, this may sound impossibly vague, as if your order were lost in processing. […]

  • How the right warehouse locations improve speed, cost, and service

    How the right warehouse locations improve speed, cost, and service

    Having the right warehouse locations can improve several aspects of your ecommerce business. Getting closer to your customers reduces shipping times and optimizes landed costs. But there are a few other factors worth noting.  Too many fulfillment centers may cannibalize […]

  • What is ambient storage in warehousing?

    What is ambient storage in warehousing?

    Depending on what your business sells, temperature-controlled storage can be important for maintaining the quality and longevity of your products. Some third-party logistics providers (3PLs) offer this service, and you’ll find a spectrum of temperature options ranging from “cold storage” […]

  • Kitting: definitions, processes, and benefits

    Kitting: definitions, processes, and benefits

    What is Kitting? Kitting is gathering a set of products into a collection or kit. In manufacturing, the full kitting process assembles all the components a worker needs to complete a task. In order fulfillment, kitting is the practice of […]

  • Best fulfillment companies of 2025

    Best fulfillment companies of 2025

    Choosing the right ecommerce fulfillment partner can make or break your ecommerce business. The best fulfillment companies don’t just warehouse and ship products—they become a strategic asset that helps you scale, satisfy customers, and stay competitive. But with hundreds of […]

  • How to ship a stroller (in 9 easy steps)

    How to ship a stroller (in 9 easy steps)

    Shipping a stroller shouldn’t cost a fortune or risk damage to your valuable item. Whether you’re selling, moving, or gifting a stroller, proper shipping practices make all the difference. Drawing from our experience shipping thousands of strollers for major brands, […]

  • Dock-to-dock explained: meaning, examples & benefits

    Dock-to-dock explained: meaning, examples & benefits

    Dock-to-dock shipping is a useful shipping strategy in which deliveries travel directly between two docks without being handled, transferred, or stored in between. When intermediaries are involved in a delivery, handling costs grow, and the risk of transit delays or damages […]

  • What is return to vendor? RTV meaning & process

    What is return to vendor? RTV meaning & process

    Return to vendor (RTV) is the process by which companies return purchased goods to suppliers. A high volume of returns adds extra costs and negatively affects your productivity. Couple that with an inefficient RTV process, and soon you’ll be looking […]