Last updated: July 2026 · Source: Armstrong & Associates Evaluating potential 3PL partners is not easy. Finding the perfect fit goes beyond size and market share. It’s also about comparing the intangibles–like specialization and standards. Below are two lists of the biggest 3PL companies–in the U.S. and globally. We’ll give you a complete overview of … Read more

What share of global retail sales is ecommerce? Ecommerce captured 20.1% of all retail sales worldwide in 2024, marking the first time online retail has crossed the 20% threshold globally. This figure represents a steady climb from 19.4% in 2023 and reflects the continued digital transformation of consumer shopping habits across all regions and demographics. … Read more

Ecommerce can erase borders for sellers. But your online store is only open to the whole world if you have access to global fulfillment services. Because shipping ecommerce orders to other countries can involve complex paperwork, it’s a good idea to work with a 3PL rather than handling your own global order fulfillment process. The … Read more

The global supply chains many hoped would be in better shape this year will continue to struggle and may worsen due to Russia’s war against Ukraine and sanctions imposed against Russia. That’s the growing consensus from logistics and government experts across the world.  The war has cut off exports from Ukraine. Russian goods and raw … Read more

Your eCommerce fulfillment plan probably covers the most significant pain points for your business. It keeps your inventory management lean but uses demand forecasting to ensure that your most popular products are rarely backordered. You use national fulfillment center locations to get orders to your North American customers fast and reduce shipping costs. But, if … Read more

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How to choose a 3PL determines whether your fulfillment operation becomes a growth engine or a profit drain. The wrong partner costs more than the quoted rate—brands routinely lose 15-25% of their fulfillment budget to hidden fees, shipping errors, and customer service overhead from preventable mistakes. Lost inventory, late shipments, and botched orders erode margins … Read more

A real Shopify 3PL connects directly to your store, ships orders with 99%+ accuracy, and prices transparently with no hidden fees. The catch: the Shopify app store lists thousands of “fulfillment” apps, and most aren’t actual 3PLs. Many are software connectors or freight brokers, not companies that warehouse, pick, pack, and ship from their own … Read more

The best fulfillment companies in the USA for 2026 are Red Stag Fulfillment (heavy, bulky, and high-value items), eFulfillment Service (no-minimum startups and small businesses), ShipBob (small-to-mid-sized DTC brands), and Fulfillment by Amazon (Amazon-native sellers). These rose to the top among the ecommerce fulfillment companies we compared across accuracy rates, warehouse coverage, platform integration, and … Read more

Best 3PL for Shopify stores Your Shopify store needs a 3PL that actually syncs. Real-time inventory across every channel, native integration you can install from your Shopify admin. We compared the top providers so you don’t have to. Direct Shopify integration Real-time inventory sync Zero shrinkage guaranteed Sell anywhere: D2C, marketplaces, retailers Get a free … Read more

Red Stag Fulfillment and Bergen Logistics both serve fast-growing ecommerce brands, but they’re built for different product types and business models. Red Stag specializes in big, heavy, and high-value items with financially-backed guarantees. Bergen Logistics focuses on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands with global reach. Here’s how they compare. Quick comparison Red Stag vs Bergen … Read more