Ecommerce & Payments

Best Fulfillment Companies in 2026

Twelve ecommerce fulfillment companies compared on network size, regions, published pricing, minimums and specialisms, from ShipBob to Walmart WFS (2026).

A fulfillment company, also called a third-party logistics (3PL) fulfillment provider, stores a seller's inventory in its warehouses and picks, packs and ships each customer order, usually also handling receiving, returns and integrations with online stores and marketplaces. Ecommerce brands use fulfillment companies to avoid running their own warehouse and to place stock closer to customers so that parcels arrive in two or three days at ground-shipping cost.

This list ranks twelve fulfillment companies serving online sellers in 2026: venture-backed networks such as ShipBob, ShipMonk and Stord; marketplace-operated services such as Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Walmart Fulfillment Services; logistics groups such as Flexport; specialists in heavy goods (Red Stag Fulfillment); and regional providers in North America and Europe. Network sizes and pricing are those published by each company in November 2026.

Contents
  1. What is a fulfillment company
  2. History and market
  3. Key features to compare
  4. Pricing models
  5. How to choose
  6. Methodology
  7. The list
  8. Comparison table
  9. Alternatives by use case
  10. Recent developments
  11. Frequently asked questions
  12. See also

What is a fulfillment company

A fulfillment company performs the physical side of ecommerce. Inventory arrives from the manufacturer by container, pallet or carton; the provider receives and counts it, stores it in bins, shelves or pallet positions, and, when an order arrives from the seller's store, picks the items, packs them with the right materials and inserts, buys postage and hands the parcel to a carrier. Most providers also process returns, assemble kits and ship wholesale orders to retailers.

The category is distinct from several adjacent ones. Warehouse management system (WMS) software runs a warehouse but does not operate it; shipping software buys labels and compares carriers; dropshipping suppliers and print on demand companies hold or produce their own products rather than the seller's; and freight forwarders move goods internationally to the warehouse. Several providers in this list, notably Flexport and Stord, combine fulfillment with freight forwarding or software.

History and market

Outsourced fulfillment existed for catalogue and direct-mail retailers well before online shopping; eFulfillment Service, for example, has stored, picked and shipped online orders from Traverse City, Michigan since 2001, and DCL Logistics cites more than 40 years of operations. The modern ecommerce segment was reshaped by Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon programme, which offers sellers free two-day shipping through Prime. Venture-funded networks followed, among them ShipBob, founded in Chicago in 2014, and Stord, founded in 2015.

Consolidation has accelerated. Shopify bought Deliverr for US$2.1 billion and then, in a deal completed in June 2023, transferred its logistics business including Deliverr to Flexport in exchange for a 13% equity stake. In May 2025 Stord acquired UPS's Ware2Go subsidiary, adding 21 fulfillment centers and about 2.5 million square feet. Marketplaces have also opened their networks to off-platform orders: Walmart Fulfillment Services now fulfils orders from Amazon, eBay, Shopify and TikTok Shop, and Amazon's Multichannel Fulfillment serves orders from non-Amazon channels in unbranded packaging.

Key features to compare

Network footprint

The number and location of warehouses determine how many customers can be reached in two days by ground. Red Stag states that two sites reach 96% of the US population in two days; ShipMonk claims two-day ground delivery to 95% of the lower 48 states.

Pricing structure

Most providers charge for receiving, storage (per bin, shelf, pallet or cubic foot), pick and pack, packaging, and postage. Only a few publish rate cards; Walmart does.

Minimums

Monthly minimums are common. ShipMonk sets a minimum from projected order volume and first-item pick fee, reduced by 20%; eFulfillment Service advertises no order minimums.

Integrations

Connections to Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop and ERP systems avoid manual order transfer. ShipBob lists support for more than 200 retail channels.

Product suitability

Heavy, bulky, fragile, hazardous, temperature-controlled or lot-tracked goods need specialist handling. WFS accepts items up to 500 lb but excludes perishables.

B2B and wholesale

Brands selling to retailers need EDI, carton labelling and freight handling; DCL and Stord highlight retail and B2B logistics.

Accuracy guarantees

Published accuracy rates and contractual guarantees vary. Red Stag guarantees zero shrink, zero mispicks and zero late shipments.

Pricing models

Fulfillment pricing is mostly quote-based. ShipBob, ShipMonk, Red Stag, byrd and Shipfusion all direct prospective customers to a custom quote; Red Stag states explicitly that it does not publish a standard rate card for receiving, storage or fulfillment. byrd describes its structure in detail: receipt per parcel or pallet, storage per shelf or pallet per month, an order base price plus a fee per additional pick, packaging, carrier cost and returns fees.

Marketplace programmes publish rates. Walmart Fulfillment Services charges a base fulfillment fee of $3.45 per unit for standard items of 1 lb or less, $4.95 at 2 lb and $5.45 at 3 lb, plus storage of $0.75 per cubic foot per month from January to September; inventory held more than 30 days during October to December incurs an extra $1.50 per cubic foot, and long-term storage after 365 days rises to $2.25 and then $7.50 per cubic foot. Amazon publishes an MCF rate card and calculator, with updated US MCF fees taking effect on 15 January 2027.

How to choose

Small and early-stage brands with modest volume usually look for low minimums and simple integrations: eFulfillment Service advertises no setup fees or minimums, while ShipBob and ShipMonk add multi-node networks as order volume grows. Sellers already using FBA often extend that inventory to other channels through Amazon MCF, and Walmart sellers can do the same through WFS.

Brands with heavy or bulky products should prioritise specialists such as Red Stag. Brands with significant wholesale or retail distribution may prefer Stord or DCL, which combine direct-to-consumer and B2B operations. Importers that want one provider from factory to customer can consider Flexport. Sellers in Europe should compare byrd, which operates 12 fulfillment centers across the EU and UK, with the European nodes of global networks; Canadian sellers can consider Shipfusion's Toronto site.

Methodology

The list covers providers that fulfil direct-to-consumer ecommerce orders for third-party sellers, operate under the named brand in 2026, and publish verifiable information about their network or pricing. Entries are ordered by (1) the scale of the network the company publishes (number of fulfillment centers or square footage), (2) breadth of channels and services offered, and (3) pricing transparency. Specialist and regional providers follow the national networks.

All statistics are as stated by the companies themselves and have not been independently audited. No customer ratings or testimonials were used.

The list

1

ShipBob

Best for: Direct-to-consumer brands scaling across several regions

ShipBob was founded in 2014 by Dhruv Saxena and Divey Gulati and is headquartered at 120 N Racine Ave in Chicago. It operates more than 50 fulfillment centers worldwide, supports more than 200 retail channels, ships to more than 250 destinations including on delivered-duty-paid terms, and states an order accuracy of 99.97%. The company says more than 300 million orders have been fulfilled through its network.

ShipBob combines its warehouses with its own software, including a warehouse management system that it also sells separately, so merchants can see inventory, orders and shipments across nodes and split stock between locations to shorten delivery distance. Customers it names include Bloom, Our Place, Dossier, PetLab, Arrae and Spikeball. Pricing is custom: ShipBob lists standard fee categories (receiving, warehousing, pick and pack, shipping and implementation) and charges extra for kitting, B2B and wholesale orders and returns, but publishes no amounts. Prospective customers therefore need a quote to compare its cost with marketplace programmes that publish rate cards.

Key features

  • 50+ fulfillment centers worldwide
  • 200+ retail channel integrations
  • Inventory distribution across nodes
  • B2B and wholesale fulfillment
  • Returns and kitting services
  • Proprietary WMS

Pricing

Quote-based. Standard fees: receiving, warehousing, pick and pack, shipping and implementation; extra for kitting, B2B/wholesale orders and returns. No amounts published.

Notable customers

Bloom, Our Place, Dossier, PetLab, Arrae and Spikeball, as named on ShipBob's site.

Founded
2014
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, US
Fulfillment centers
50+
Order accuracy (stated)
99.97%

Strengths

  • Large multi-country network
  • Broad channel integrations
  • Own software stack

Limitations

  • No published rates
  • Extra fees for B2B, kitting and returns
  • Implementation fee category
2

Stord

Best for: Mid-market brands mixing DTC and wholesale

Stord was founded in 2015 by Sean Henry (chief executive) and Jacob Boudreau (chief technology officer). Headquartered in Atlanta, it acquired Ware2Go, a UPS-founded ecommerce fulfillment business, in May 2025, adding 21 fulfillment centers and about 2.5 million square feet of capacity; terms were not disclosed. Stord says it delivered to nearly 20% of US homes in 2025 on behalf of its customers.

Stord packages fulfillment with order management and other software, aiming at brands that sell both direct to consumers and to retailers. Named customers include Peak Design, AG1, Native, Tula, American Giant, Legion Athletics, True Classic, goodr, quip and Fatty15. Its about page shows press coverage of funding rounds led by investors including Kleiner Perkins, but the funding-total counter on the page did not display a figure, and scale figures differ between sections of the page ($10B+ versus $15B+ of annual commerce), so those are not repeated here. Pricing is not published.

Key features

  • DTC and B2B fulfillment
  • Order management software
  • Network expanded by Ware2Go (21 centers)
  • Retail compliance and wholesale
  • Carrier and parcel management

Pricing

Quote-based; no rates published.

Ownership and history

Founded 2015 by Sean Henry and Jacob Boudreau. Acquired Ware2Go from UPS on 19 May 2025.

Notable customers

Peak Design, AG1, Native, Tula, American Giant, Legion Athletics, True Classic, goodr, quip, Fatty15.

Founded
2015
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Ware2Go acquisition
May 2025 (+21 centers)

Strengths

  • Large US network after Ware2Go
  • Software and fulfillment combined
  • Strong wholesale capabilities

Limitations

  • No published pricing
  • Integration of acquired network ongoing
  • Oriented to mid-market rather than very small sellers
3

Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment

Best for: Sellers already using FBA who sell on other channels

Multichannel Fulfillment (MCF) lets sellers use Amazon's fulfillment network to pick, pack and ship orders placed outside Amazon, including direct-to-consumer websites, other marketplaces and social platforms. Sellers send inventory to Amazon's fulfillment centers, and the same stock can serve Amazon and non-Amazon orders. Orders ship in unbranded packaging by default. Standard delivery takes three business days and expedited two; Amazon states MCF serves 11 countries.

Amazon publishes an MCF rate card and calculator, and updated US MCF fees take effect on 15 January 2027; eligible sellers can save up to 15% on MCF fees and earn up to $1 of FBA credit per MCF unit. For FBA itself, fees cover picking, packing, shipping, customer service and returns and vary by price, weight and dimensions, with monthly storage charged by cubic foot and aged-inventory surcharges after 181 days. MCF's limitations are Amazon's standard inbound requirements and the dependence on a single network, and brands that want custom packaging must look at other providers.

Key features

  • Fulfils non-Amazon orders from FBA inventory
  • Unbranded packaging by default
  • Standard (3-day) and expedited (2-day) delivery
  • Serves 11 countries
  • Apps and APIs to connect stores

Pricing

Published rate card and calculator; new US MCF fees from 15 January 2027. Discounts of up to 15% and up to $1 FBA credit per MCF unit for eligible sellers. FBA storage charged monthly per cubic foot.

Operator
Amazon
Countries
11
Delivery
2–3 business days

Strengths

  • Uses existing FBA inventory
  • Published fees
  • Unbranded packaging

Limitations

  • Limited packaging customisation
  • Amazon inbound rules apply
  • Fee changes from January 2027
4

Walmart Fulfillment Services

Best for: Walmart Marketplace sellers expanding to other channels

Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) stores sellers' inventory in Walmart fulfillment centers and ships Walmart.com orders in Walmart-branded packaging. Its multichannel option also fulfils orders from the seller's own website, social shops and other marketplaces including Amazon, eBay, Shopify and TikTok Shop, in unbranded packaging. WFS picks, packs and ships in two days or less and accepts returns in Walmart stores or by mail.

Walmart states there are no setup or monthly fees and claims WFS costs about 15% less than other marketplace fulfillment providers, based on its own data for July 2024 to June 2025. Its published rates start at $3.45 per unit for standard items of 1 lb or less, with storage at $0.75 per cubic foot per month outside peak season. Eligible products weigh up to 500 lb and measure up to 120 by 105 by 93 inches; perishable and temperature-controlled goods are excluded, and inventory must ship from the US or be customs-cleared. There is no minimum, though Walmart recommends at least 50 items.

Key features

  • Two-day fulfillment
  • Multichannel orders from Amazon, eBay, Shopify, TikTok Shop
  • Unbranded packaging for multichannel orders
  • In-store returns
  • Catalog Import tool

Pricing

Base fee $3.45/unit (≤1 lb), $4.95 (2 lb), $5.45 (3 lb). Storage $0.75/cu ft/month Jan–Sep; +$1.50/cu ft for stock over 30 days in Oct–Dec; $2.25/cu ft at 366–450 days and $7.50/cu ft beyond 450 days. No setup or monthly fees.

Operator
Walmart
Base fee (≤1 lb)
$3.45/unit
Storage
$0.75/cu ft/month
Max item weight
500 lb

Strengths

  • Published rates
  • No setup or monthly fees
  • Multichannel fulfillment
  • Store returns

Limitations

  • No perishables or cold chain
  • Peak and long-term storage surcharges
  • US-only inventory
5

ShipMonk

Best for: Growing DTC and subscription brands

ShipMonk operates more than 12 fulfillment centers on seven campuses, with US origins in Nevada, Texas, Kentucky and Pennsylvania, and shipping zones covering Canada, the UK and mainland Europe. It states that it works with more than 4,400 brands, has processed more than $30 billion of gross merchandise value, has shipped more than 694 million units, and manages over 3 million square feet. It claims 99.9% order accuracy, two-day ground delivery to 95% of the lower 48 states, more than 100 integrations and SOC 2 compliance.

ShipMonk builds a custom quote for each client and publishes no prices. Its pricing page explains that the monthly minimum is calculated from expected order volume and first-item pick fee, then reduced by 20%; batches of subscription or crowdfunding orders require at least 50 orders; and fragile wrapping, gift messages, container unloading, returns and lot control are charged extra. All statistics are self-reported.

Key features

  • 12+ fulfillment centers on 7 campuses
  • 100+ integrations
  • Subscription and crowdfunding batches
  • Lot control
  • Returns processing
  • SOC 2 compliance

Pricing

Quote-based. Monthly minimum based on projected volume × first-item pick fee, less 20%. Extras: batching below 50 orders, fragile wrap, gift messages, container unloading, returns, lot control.

Fulfillment centers
12+ on 7 campuses
Brands served (stated)
4,400+
Network
3M+ sq ft

Strengths

  • Explains its minimum calculation
  • Large US multi-node network
  • Wide integration list

Limitations

  • No published rates
  • Monthly minimum applies
  • Many services billed as extras
6

Flexport

Best for: Importers wanting freight, customs and fulfillment from one provider

Flexport is a technology-led logistics company offering ocean and air freight, trucking, customs brokerage, ecommerce and B2B fulfillment, trade finance and cargo insurance. It reports more than 13,000 customer companies and a network reaching 135 countries, with 60 office locations. Its fulfillment business derives largely from Shopify Logistics and Deliverr, which Flexport acquired in a deal completed in June 2023; Shopify, which had bought Deliverr for US$2.1 billion the previous year, received a 13% equity stake in Flexport and a board seat.

Flexport describes its fulfillment network as five first-party warehouses with one inventory pool, reaching 83% of the US in three days or less, and claims 99% on-time final-mile delivery. The advantage for importers is a single provider from factory to customer, with inventory visible from ocean freight through to parcel delivery. Pricing for fulfillment is not published.

Key features

  • Freight forwarding and customs brokerage
  • Ecommerce and B2B fulfillment
  • Single inventory pool across warehouses
  • Trade finance and cargo insurance
  • Logistics control tower

Pricing

Quote-based; no fulfillment rates published.

Ownership and history

Acquired Shopify Logistics, including Deliverr, in a deal completed in June 2023; Shopify received a 13% stake in Flexport.

Customers (stated)
13,000+
Fulfillment warehouses
5 first-party
US reach
83% in ≤3 days

Strengths

  • End-to-end freight to fulfillment
  • Customs brokerage in-house
  • Former Shopify logistics capabilities

Limitations

  • Smaller first-party fulfillment footprint than pure 3PLs
  • No published pricing
7

Red Stag Fulfillment

Best for: Sellers of large, heavy or high-value items

Red Stag Fulfillment was founded in 2013 by ecommerce operators and is privately owned by Mollenhour Gross. It manages 1.15 million square feet in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Salt Lake City, Utah, and states that its two sites reach 96% of the US population within two days by ground. Its business is built around big, heavy and bulky products, alongside kitting, omnichannel and standard fulfillment.

Red Stag's headline commitment is "zero shrink, zero mispicks, and zero late shipments, guaranteed". It does not publish a standard rate card for receiving, storage or order fulfillment, and states that figures shown on other websites are not its official rates; all pricing is custom. The two-node network is smaller than national multi-node 3PLs, which matters for lightweight products where more nodes cut parcel zones, but for oversized goods the specialised handling is usually the deciding factor.

Key features

  • Big, heavy and bulky fulfillment
  • Kitting and omnichannel
  • Two-node national coverage
  • Shrink, mispick and late-shipment guarantee

Pricing

Quote-based; no standard rate card published.

Founded
2013
Owner
Mollenhour Gross
Sites
Knoxville, TN and Salt Lake City, UT
Space
1.15m sq ft

Strengths

  • Specialist handling for heavy goods
  • Published accuracy guarantee
  • Two-day ground reach to 96% of US population

Limitations

  • Only two main sites
  • No published pricing
  • Less suited to small lightweight items
8

ShipNetwork

Best for: US brands wanting carrier-cost optimisation

ShipNetwork operates ten US fulfillment centers and states that 98% of the continental US can be reached in one to two days by ground. The former Rakuten Super Logistics domain, rakutensl.com, now redirects to ShipNetwork's site. The company emphasises shipping-cost reduction through carrier routing and a proprietary rate-optimisation system it calls KNCT.

Its home page claims order accuracy above 99.99%, a 97% client retention rate, an eight-year average client relationship and 25 years of fulfillment experience, and says the network can absorb three to five times normal order volume during peaks. These statistics are self-reported; the page's structured-data rating rests on only four reviews. ShipNetwork does not publish prices and requests quotes through a form.

Key features

  • 10 US fulfillment centers
  • Carrier rate optimisation (KNCT)
  • 1–2 day ground to 98% of continental US
  • Peak-volume capacity

Pricing

Quote-based; no prices published.

Fulfillment centers
10 (US)
Ground reach (stated)
98% of continental US in 1–2 days

Strengths

  • Multi-node US network
  • Focus on parcel cost reduction

Limitations

  • No published pricing
  • Self-reported statistics
  • US-only network
9

DCL Logistics

Best for: Hardware and consumer-product brands with retail distribution

DCL Logistics describes more than 40 years of operational expertise and holds ISO 9001 certification. Its services include ecommerce fulfillment, retail and B2B logistics, transportation management, reverse logistics, Amazon fulfillment services and kitting and assembly. Its technology includes eFactory, a cloud-based order management platform, and SelectShip, a shipping optimisation engine.

DCL's site displays customers including GoPro, Therabody, Beats by Dre, Cisco Meraki and Magic Spoon, which reflects a concentration on consumer electronics and premium consumer goods that need both direct-to-consumer and retail distribution. The dcllogistics.com domain now redirects to dclcorp.com. DCL does not publish facility counts or pricing on its home page, so buyers need to request details on its US locations and rates.

Key features

  • Ecommerce and retail/B2B fulfillment
  • Reverse logistics
  • Kitting and assembly
  • eFactory order management
  • SelectShip shipping optimisation
  • ISO 9001 certified

Pricing

Quote-based; not published.

Notable customers

GoPro, Therabody, Beats by Dre, Cisco Meraki and Magic Spoon, as shown on DCL's site.

Operating history
40+ years
Certification
ISO 9001

Strengths

  • Experience with retail compliance
  • ISO 9001 certification
  • Own order-management software

Limitations

  • Facility count not published
  • No public pricing
10

Shipfusion

Best for: Brands selling in both Canada and the US

Shipfusion operates fulfillment centers in Chicago, Las Vegas and York, Pennsylvania, with Dallas listed as coming soon, plus a Toronto site serving Eastern Canada and the US Northeast. It states more than 1 million square feet of warehouse space across North America.

The company claims 99.9% pick accuracy and 99.9% of orders shipped on time, and positions its pricing as transparent with no hidden fees, although rates are only available by custom quote. Its combination of US nodes with a Canadian site is useful for brands that sell into Canada and want to avoid cross-border parcel shipments for Canadian customers. The figures are company statements.

Key features

  • US sites in Chicago, Las Vegas, York PA
  • Toronto site for Canada
  • Custom quotes
  • 1M+ sq ft network

Pricing

Quote-based; no rate tables published.

US sites
Chicago, Las Vegas, York (PA)
Canada site
Toronto
Space (stated)
1M+ sq ft

Strengths

  • Canadian and US coverage
  • Multiple US nodes

Limitations

  • No published rates
  • Dallas site not yet open
11

byrd

Best for: Online sellers in Europe

byrd, operated by byrd technologies GmbH, runs a fulfillment network of 12 centers in the EU and the UK, with location pages for Austria, France, Germany, the UK and Poland. It reports shipping more than 7 million products a year and offers same-day fulfillment for many domestic orders, with delivery typically in one to two days.

byrd prices each business individually but publishes its fee structure in unusual detail: goods receipt per parcel or pallet, storage per shelf or pallet per month, an order base price plus a charge per additional pick, packaging workload and optional materials, carrier costs by service level plus a dispatch service fee, and separate fees for carrier-caused and customer-caused returns. It reserves the right to raise storage costs if the inventory-to-sales ratio stays above a threshold. This makes byrd's cost drivers easy to model even though exact rates require a quote.

Key features

  • 12 fulfillment centers in EU and UK
  • Same-day fulfillment for domestic orders
  • Lot tracking for organic or regulated goods
  • Returns management
  • Peak scaling without surcharge (stated)

Pricing

Quote-based. Charges: receipt per parcel/pallet; storage per shelf/pallet per month; order base price + per-pick fee; packaging; carrier cost + service fee; returns fees.

Fulfillment centers
12 (EU and UK)
Products shipped (stated)
7m+ a year
Operating company
byrd technologies GmbH

Strengths

  • Pan-European footprint
  • Transparent fee structure
  • Fast domestic delivery

Limitations

  • Rates only by quote
  • Storage price can rise with slow-moving stock
  • Europe only
12

eFulfillment Service

Best for: Small brands and startups

eFulfillment Service (EFS) is an ecommerce order fulfillment company based in Traverse City, Michigan, that has stored, picked, packed and shipped online orders since 2001. All orders ship from its Traverse City fulfillment center, which has 200,000 square feet of storage.

EFS advertises no setup fees, integration fees, order minimums, long-term contracts or volume tiers. Its costs consist of monthly storage, a per-order pick-and-pack fee and carrier postage. Orders received by 1 p.m. Eastern ship the same day, and most US addresses are reached in two to four days. It offers more than 40 free integrations and claims 99.9% order accuracy, and says it has been named a Top 3PL by Multichannel Merchant since 2014. Its brand count is stated inconsistently on the site (800+ in one place, 740+ in another). A single location in northern Michigan means longer transit to the West Coast than multi-node networks provide.

Key features

  • No setup fees or order minimums
  • No long-term contracts
  • Same-day shipping for orders by 1 p.m. ET
  • 40+ free integrations
  • 200,000 sq ft storage

Pricing

Monthly storage + per-order pick-and-pack + carrier postage; no setup, integration or minimum fees; exact rates by quote.

Founded
2001
Headquarters
Traverse City, Michigan, US
Storage
200,000 sq ft

Strengths

  • No minimums or contracts
  • Simple cost structure
  • Long operating history

Limitations

  • Single fulfillment site
  • Two- to four-day US delivery
  • Rates by quote

Comparison table

CompanyNetwork (stated)RegionsPublished pricingMinimumsSpecialism
ShipBob50+ centersGlobalNo (fee categories only)Not statedMulti-node DTC
StordIncl. 21 ex-Ware2Go centersUSNoNot statedDTC + wholesale
Amazon MCFAmazon FBA network11 countriesYes (rate card)None statedNon-Amazon orders from FBA stock
Walmart Fulfillment ServicesWalmart FCsUSYesNone (50 items recommended)Walmart + multichannel
ShipMonk12+ centers / 7 campusesUS, Canada, UK, EUNoMonthly minimumSubscription & DTC
Flexport5 first-party warehousesUS + global freightNoNot statedFreight to fulfillment
Red Stag2 sites, 1.15m sq ftUSNoNot statedHeavy and bulky
ShipNetwork10 centersUSNoNot statedCarrier optimisation
DCL LogisticsNot statedUSNoNot statedElectronics, retail
Shipfusion4 sites (+Dallas)US, CanadaNoNot statedCross-border NA
byrd12 centersEU, UKStructure onlyNot statedEurope
eFulfillment Service1 site, 200k sq ftUSStructure onlyNoneSmall brands

Alternatives by use case

  • Early-stage brand, low volume: eFulfillment Service.
  • Scaling DTC brand: ShipBob, ShipMonk or ShipNetwork.
  • Amazon or Walmart sellers adding channels: Amazon MCF or Walmart Fulfillment Services.
  • Heavy and oversized goods: Red Stag Fulfillment.
  • Retail and wholesale distribution: Stord or DCL Logistics.
  • Importers wanting one provider: Flexport.
  • Europe: byrd. Canada: Shipfusion.

Sellers that do not hold inventory can consider print on demand companies or dropshipping suppliers instead; brands running their own warehouse need warehouse management software.

Recent developments

  • May 2025: Stord acquired Ware2Go from UPS, adding 21 fulfillment centers and about 2.5 million square feet.
  • 2025: Stord said it delivered to nearly 20% of US homes during the year for its customers.
  • 2026: Walmart published a WFS cost comparison claiming fees about 15% below other marketplace fulfillment providers, based on July 2024–June 2025 data.
  • January 2027 (announced): Amazon's updated US MCF fees take effect on 15 January 2027.
  • 2026: The Rakuten Super Logistics domain redirects to ShipNetwork.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fulfillment company cost?

Most providers quote individually, charging for receiving, storage, pick and pack, packaging and postage. Walmart Fulfillment Services publishes rates: $3.45 per unit for standard items of 1 lb or less and $0.75 per cubic foot per month for storage outside peak season. Private 3PLs such as ShipBob, ShipMonk and Red Stag require a custom quote.

What is the difference between a 3PL and a fulfillment center?

A fulfillment center is a warehouse where orders are picked, packed and shipped. A third-party logistics (3PL) company is the business that operates one or more of those centers for other sellers, often adding freight, returns, kitting and software. ShipBob, for example, is a 3PL operating more than 50 fulfillment centers.

Can Amazon fulfil orders from my Shopify store?

Yes. Amazon's Multichannel Fulfillment ships orders placed on non-Amazon channels, including direct-to-consumer websites and other marketplaces, from inventory held in Amazon fulfillment centers. Orders ship in unbranded packaging by default, with standard delivery in three business days and expedited in two. Walmart Fulfillment Services offers a similar multichannel option.

Do fulfillment companies have minimum order requirements?

Many do. ShipMonk sets a monthly minimum based on projected volume and pick fees, less 20%. Others, including eFulfillment Service, advertise no order minimums, and Walmart Fulfillment Services has no minimum inventory requirement, although it recommends starting with at least 50 items.

Which fulfillment company is best for heavy or bulky products?

Red Stag Fulfillment specialises in big, heavy and bulky ecommerce products and guarantees zero shrink, zero mispicks and zero late shipments. Walmart Fulfillment Services accepts items up to 500 lb within size limits. General-purpose networks can handle oversized goods but often charge additional handling fees.

Which fulfillment companies operate in Europe?

byrd runs 12 fulfillment centers across the EU and the UK. ShipMonk lists the UK and mainland Europe among its shipping zones, and ShipBob operates fulfillment centers worldwide. Amazon's Multichannel Fulfillment serves 11 countries.

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