Trusted by the best in ecommerce We’ve put in our 10,000 hours (and then some) to become 3PL experts in big, heavy & oversized products. In 2012, our co-founders were on their third 3PLand at their wits’ end. Their sporting goods ecommerce company was growing rapidly. But fulfillment was a major problem—late deliveries to customers, … Read more
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How many people work for Amazon? (2025 data) Amazon employs approximately 1.56 million full- and part-time workers worldwide as of early 2025, according to the company’s latest quarterly reports and financial disclosures. This figure represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year, marking a recovery from the workforce reductions that followed Amazon’s pandemic-era hiring surge. Numbers at … Read more
How many Amazon marketplace sellers use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)? In 2025, approximately 82% of active Amazon marketplace sellers use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) according to multiple industry reports and data analysis firms. This means the vast majority of sellers rely on Amazon’s warehousing and Prime network, with the remaining 18% using Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) … Read more
You’re staring at a warehouse full of winter coats in Miami while customers in Chicago can’t find them anywhere. Meanwhile, your best-selling product sits out of stock in three locations, but you have 500 units gathering dust in a warehouse that rarely ships to those markets. This is inventory allocation gone wrong—and it’s costing you … Read more
Understanding Amazon’s role in logistics is crucial for ecommerce brands choosing fulfillment partners. With Amazon dominating both marketplace sales and logistics infrastructure, business leaders need clarity on whether Amazon functions as a third-party logistics provider and what that means for their operations. Quick verdict: Amazon’s role in the 3PL world Is Amazon a 3PL? Yes. … Read more
Most companies know United Parcel Service as the largest courier company delivering packages worldwide. But when supply chain management complexity demands more than basic shipping services, the question becomes whether UPS can handle comprehensive logistics operations. For businesses evaluating outsourcing options, understanding UPS’s capabilities beyond parcel delivery is crucial for making informed third-party logistics provider … Read more
What is FedEx’s market share? (2025 analysis) FedEx holds approximately 33% of U.S. courier and local delivery revenue as of 2024, handling roughly 19% of total parcel volume, according to the latest ShipMatrix and industry data. Globally, FedEx commands an estimated 7% share of courier revenue, positioning it as the world’s third-largest parcel carrier by … Read more
FedEx shipping rates are clear-cut, but their oversized fees can be a costly surprise. One packaging mistake or policy oversight can trigger substantial surcharges and slash your profit margins. With 12 years of specialized experience in large and heavy fulfillment, we’ve mastered all the FedEx size- and weight-related surcharges—from additional-handling and oversized-package fees to demand … Read more
Tracking Amazon’s oversized fees can be challenging, even for experienced FBA sellers. Between multiple fee types, complex size thresholds, and cost calculations, many variables can impact your bottom line. When it comes to tackling complex fee structures, Red Stag Fulfillment has mastered the art. With over 12 years of experience in navigating Amazon fees, we … Read more
What is the average shrinkage rate for a 3PL? 2025 data Most third-party logistics (3PL) contracts cite an average shrinkage allowance of 0.5–1% of on-hand inventory. Industry surveys place the overall mean around 1.4%, while best-in-class providers operate below 0.01%. Anything above 2% signals poor controls and should be renegotiated. Understanding these benchmarks is critical … Read more
Tare weight is the weight of an empty vehicle or packaging without any cargo. It’s essential in logistics to determine the net weight of goods by subtracting the tare weight from the gross weight, ensuring accurate shipping costs and compliance with weight regulations. This baseline measurement drives every shipping calculation you make. Get it wrong, … Read more
What percentage of ecommerce brands use a 3PL?(2025 data) Recent surveys show that roughly 37-60% of ecommerce companies outsource some or all order fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) partner. Our 2025 industry analysis puts full outsourcing at 37%, while partial outsourcing reaches 60% of online retailers. Additionally, 55% of companies plan to increase their … Read more
