Best 3PL Companies in the US for Ecommerce Brands

Disclosure: Locad wrote this list and includes itself in it.

Picking a US 3PL comes down to fit: your product type, your order volume, your sales channels and where you plan to grow.

This guide compares eight 3PL companies that serve US ecommerce brands. There is no overall ranking, because the right choice depends on the brand. Providers are listed alphabetically.

How this guide works

For each provider we cover what it says it offers, where it operates and the kind of brand its services suit. Facts about other providers come from their own websites as of October 2026. Networks and terms change, so check them directly before you sign.

Quick comparison

Provider	Best for	Footprint	Notable
Cart.com	Brands that want fulfillment alongside order management, marketplace and marketing services	14 US fulfillment centers	Inventory and order management, marketplace services and growth marketing
Flowspace	Brands that need EDI for retail and B2B bulk or wholesale orders	Coast-to-coast warehousing through warehouse partners	EDI for retail
Locad	Multichannel brands selling DTC, marketplace and retail from one inventory pool	Texas, California, Tijuana (Mexico)	15+ channel integrations; IOR/SOR for cross-border expansion
Red Stag Fulfillment	Big, heavy and bulky products	Sweetwater, TN and Salt Lake City, UT	Zero shrink, zero mispicks and zero late shipments guarantee
ShipBob	Brands that want a large multi-country network	50+ fulfillment centers across the US, Canada, Europe and Australia	Brand-supplied custom packaging and inserts
ShipMonk	Brands that need kitting, custom packaging and returns	11 locations across the US, Canada and Europe (incl. UK)	100+ integrations
ShipNetwork	Brands that need hazmat, temperature-controlled storage, FBA prep or EDI	10 US fulfillment centers	98% of the US in 1–2 days (KNCT); 100% accuracy guarantee
Stord	Brands that want fulfillment plus their provider’s own OMS and WMS	First-party facilities across the US and Canada, plus a partner network	Stord Order Management System and Warehouse Management System

The 3PL companies

Cart.com

Cart.com offers inventory and order management, marketplace services and growth marketing alongside fulfillment. Its site lists 14 fulfillment centers nationwide, over 6M square feet of warehouse space and 1,000+ customers.

• Best for: brands that want fulfillment alongside order management, marketplace and marketing services from the same provider.
• US footprint: 14 fulfillment centers nationwide.

Flowspace

Flowspace offers coast-to-coast warehousing through a network of warehouse partners, with EDI for retail and B2B fulfillment for bulk or wholesale orders.

• Best for: brands that need EDI for retail and B2B bulk or wholesale orders.
• US footprint: coast-to-coast warehousing through warehouse partners.

Locad

Locad is a tech-enabled 3PL with a network of 25+ warehouses across 10 countries. In North America it fulfills from Texas and California, with nearshore fulfillment in Tijuana, Mexico.

Its software connects to 15+ sales channels, including Shopify, Amazon, TikTok Shop, eBay and WooCommerce. Inventory sits in one pool and is fulfilled across DTC, marketplace, B2B and retail orders, so a brand selling on several channels manages stock in one place.

Value-added services include custom packaging, branded inserts, kitting, bundling and subscription box fulfillment, plus virtual bundling and gift-with-purchase for peak promotions. Storage is ambient or air-conditioned. For brands expanding beyond the US, Locad also offers Importer of Record, Seller of Record and customs compliance services.

• Best for: multichannel brands that sell through DTC, marketplaces and retail from one inventory pool, and brands planning to expand from the US into other markets.
• US footprint: Texas, California, and Tijuana (Mexico).
• Pricing model: a monthly subscription with a minimum that varies by geography.
• Not the right fit when: you need cold chain or dangerous goods handling, or you are a very early brand shipping only a handful of orders a day.

Red Stag Fulfillment

Red Stag Fulfillment was founded in 2013 and specialises in big, heavy and bulky fulfillment. It operates from Sweetwater (Knoxville), Tennessee and Salt Lake City, Utah, with 1,150,000 square feet under management, and reaches 96% of the US population in two days by ground. It guarantees zero shrink, zero mispicks and zero late shipments.

• Best for: larger, heavier products. Red Stag focuses on items “bigger than a toaster or heavier than 10 pounds”.
• US footprint: two locations, in Tennessee and Utah.

ShipBob

ShipBob says it has built and operated its fulfillment network in-house since 2014. It ships from 50+ fulfillment centers across the US, Canada, Europe and Australia, and stores brand-supplied custom packaging such as branded boxes, poly mailers and marketing inserts.

• Best for: brands that want a large multi-country network.
• US footprint: part of a 50+ center network across the US and abroad.

ShipMonk

ShipMonk has 11 locations across the US, Canada and Europe, including the UK, and offers 100+ integrations. Its value-added services include kitting and custom packaging, alongside returns.

• Best for: brands that need kitting, custom packaging and returns.
• US footprint: US locations within an 11-location network across the US, Canada and Europe.

ShipNetwork

ShipNetwork was founded in 2001 and has 10 fulfillment centers across the US. It says it reaches 98% of the US in 1–2 days with KNCT delivery and offers a 100% accuracy guarantee on every order. Its services include EDI, hazmat shipping, temperature-controlled storage, FBA prep and subscription box fulfillment, with integrations including Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, eBay and WooCommerce.

• Best for: brands that need hazmat, temperature-controlled storage, FBA prep or EDI.
• US footprint: 10 fulfillment centers.

Stord

Stord was founded in 2015 and describes itself as “The Consumer Experience Company”. It runs first-party facilities across the US and Canada, plus a partner network, and operates across North America, the UK and Europe. It offers its own Order Management System and Warehouse Management System. It says it delivered to nearly 20% of US homes in 2025.

• Best for: brands that want fulfillment plus their provider’s own order and warehouse management software.
• US footprint: first-party facilities across the US and Canada, plus a partner network.

The largest 3PLs in the US

Armstrong & Associates’ Top 50 U.S. 3PLs list, which ranks the largest US-based 3PLs by gross logistics revenue. Its top names include C.H. Robinson, GXO Logistics, J.B. Hunt Transport Services and Expeditors.

That list measures size, not fit for an online brand. If you sell online and ship parcels, compare providers on the points below.

What to look for when choosing a US 3PL

1. Channel integrations. Confirm native connections to every channel you sell on today and plan to add.
2. Network and coverage. More locations can cut shipping zones and transit times, but only if your volume justifies splitting inventory.
3. Product fit. Oversized, fragile, temperature-sensitive, hazardous and regulated products all narrow the field fast.
4. B2B and retail. If you sell wholesale or into retail, check EDI, pallet and carton handling, and compliance labelling.
5. Pricing model. Ask how storage, pick and pack, packaging and minimums are charged, and get a quote on your real order profile.

Frequently asked questions

What is a 3PL?

A third-party logistics provider (3PL) stores your inventory and picks, packs and ships your orders, so you don’t have to run your own warehouse.

How much does 3PL fulfillment cost in the US?

Costs depend on storage volume, order count, items per order, packaging and destinations, and many providers set monthly minimums. Compare quotes built on your actual order profile.

How do I choose the right 3PL?

Shortlist on product fit and channels first, then compare network coverage, B2B capability and pricing on your real data.

How is this list different from rankings of the largest 3PLs?

Rankings such as Armstrong & Associates’ Top 50 order providers by gross logistics revenue. This guide compares providers serving US ecommerce brands, on what each one offers.

Experience fulfillment by Locad

If you sell across DTC, marketplaces and retail and want one inventory pool behind them, talk to Locad about your order profile.