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3PL Directories and Marketplaces: Who Pays Each One, and Why It Matters
Every 3PL directory is free for brands. None of them run for free. Here's who pays each one, and what it means for which 3PLs you see.
Read articleSwitching 3PLs After Peak Season: Plan Now, Move in January
December 1 is the Tuesday after Cyber Monday. If you're planning a 3PL switch, here's why January works better, and what to get done during peak.
Read articleHow to Compare 3PL Quotes When Every 3PL Prices Differently
A $2.00 a case quote that came to $2.36 a case. Here's how to put every 3PL quote on the same line items and find what each one will really cost you.
Read articleStord Acquisitions, Rail Gains, and Amazon's Hiring Wave
This week in logistics: Stord expands its network via acquisition, freight continues a shift toward intermodal rail, and record-breaking port volumes collide with aggressive seasonal hiring.
Read articleIndustrial Real Estate, TikTok Returns, and Global Shipping Risk
This week's logistics update covers a massive surge in industrial leasing, new return flows on TikTok Shop, and shifting risks in global ocean freight.
Read articleStord's $400M Boost, Prime Day Trends, and Warehouse Real Estate
From Stord's massive new credit facility to shifting consumer habits during October's Prime Day sales, here is the latest intel on the logistics and fulfillment landscape.
Read articleHow FulfillYN Vets 3PLs and Matches Brands: Our Full Methodology
Every directory calls its 3PLs "vetted." Here's exactly what it means at FulfillYN, from the entry bar for providers to how we run and normalize an RFQ.
Read articleHow to Choose a 3PL for Your Shopify Store
Shopify makes selling easy. The hard part is the handoff between your store and the warehouse floor. Here's how to evaluate a 3PL for a Shopify brand.
Read articleThe Best 3PL Options for Growing Ecommerce Brands, by Brand Type
There's no single best 3PL. There's a best type of 3PL for what you ship, how much, and where it goes. Here's the breakdown we use, by brand type.
Read articleWhich 3PLs Are Easiest to Evaluate? A Scorecard You Can Actually Use
The easiest 3PL to evaluate is the one that tells you the truth fast. Here are the signals to look for, the red flags, and a 100-point scorecard to compare them.
Read articleFulfillYN vs Fulfill.com: Which 3PL Matchmaker Fits Your Brand?
I get asked how we're different from Fulfill.com on almost every first call. Here's the honest answer, including the cases where they're the better choice.
Read articleHow to Switch 3PLs Without Breaking Your Business
Switching 3PLs is expensive. Here's how to tell whether you should, what to check in your contract, how to move inventory, and how to cut over without losing orders.
Read article3PL and Fulfillment Glossary: The Terms in Your Quote, in Plain English
ASN, DIM, FEFO, LTL, SLA. The terms you'll run into when choosing and working with a 3PL, explained in plain English, with what to ask where it matters.
Read article3PL vs Fulfillment Center vs Warehouse vs Dropshipping vs FBA
These terms get used like they mean the same thing. They don't. Here's what each one is, how they compare, and which one your brand actually needs.
Read articleC.H. Robinson/RXO Merger, AI Freight Booking, and Tariff Lawsuits
This week in logistics: C.H. Robinson acquires RXO, Flexport integrates AI agents for booking, courts weigh in on broad import tariffs, and warehouse labor markets continue to cool.
Read articleHow to Choose a 3PL: A 2026 Guide for Brands
Every 3PL says yes. This is the step-by-step process we use to choose a 3PL for brands: define your fit, shortlist by category, price the whole invoice, and check references the right way.
Read articleAmazon's New Hub, Tariff Cuts, and the October Peak Surge
Amazon's latest expansion into multi-channel fulfillment, pending U.S.-China tariff relief, and an October that is poised to outperform Cyber Week are shifting the logistics landscape.
Read article2027 Parcel Rates, Humanoid Robots, and Warehouse Security
This week's logistics update covers FedEx's 2027 rate hikes, the rise of humanoids in the warehouse, and critical security warnings regarding load theft.
Read articleAmazon Shifts Delivery, Shein Builds Warehouses
Amazon plans to handle most of its own deliveries, Shein expands its US footprint, and trucking faces capacity shifts. Here's what it means for your logistics.
Read articleLogistics Update: Software M&A, Temu Shifts, and Rising Rates
This week's logistics intelligence: Extensiv's acquisition, Temu's shift to local warehousing, soaring ocean freight rates, and new cross-border trade tensions.
Read articleDiesel Spikes, Holiday Peak Fees, and Freight Market Shifts
From record diesel prices and impending parcel peak surcharges to shifting automation trends and trade disputes, here is what supply chain leaders need to navigate this week.
Read articleEcommerce Fulfillment: Competing in the Age of Speed
Retail giants are conditioning customers to expect sub-three-hour delivery. Here is how growing brands can strategically respond to rising fulfillment expectations.
Read articleSpeed Fees, Liability Risks, and Tariff Turmoil: Logistics Update
This week's logistics roundup covers the rise of paid-speed fulfillment models, shifting broker liability standards, new North American tariff impacts, and critical infrastructure updates.
Read articleNavigating 3PL Risks: A Guide for Growing Brands
Freight theft is rising in value, canal transit is becoming volatile, and warehouse automation costs are shifting. Here is how growing brands can protect their supply chain.
Read articlePanama Canal Auctions, Fraud Risks, and Automation Shifts
This week's logistics update covers record-high Panama Canal transit fees, the evolution of supply chain fraud, and shifting trends in industrial robotics adoption.
Read articleChoosing a 3PL for International Expansion
Entering a new market exposes your brand to gray-market diversion, customs delays, and product damage. Here is what to require from a 3PL before you expand.
Read article3PL RFQ Guide: How to Compare Providers on Cost
Most 3PL RFQs produce proposals that cannot be compared. Here is how to structure the request, which metrics actually predict cost, and how to measure ROI honestly.
Read articleWhat Is a 3PL? Third-Party Logistics Explained in Plain English
A 3PL stores your inventory and ships your orders for you. What that means, the other names you might know it by, how 3PLs charge, and when it makes sense to use one.
Read article3PL Per-Pallet Rates: The Hidden Fees to Check
The headline per-pallet rate is the most misleading number in a 3PL proposal. Here is where it breaks down, and the exact questions that expose it before you sign.
Read articleData Breaches, Warehouse Vacancy, and 3PL Client Loyalty
This week's industry update covers the Ceva data breach, shifting national warehouse vacancy trends, and new research revealing why 3PL client satisfaction peaks after five years.
Read articleDriver Liability, Automation Bans, and Last-Mile Shifts
A deep dive into the latest legal rulings on driver classification, shifts in last-mile parcel delivery, new FCC restrictions on warehouse robots, and the rise of modular automation.
Read articleWarehouse Fraud, Amazon Shipping & Logistics Market Updates
This week's logistics industry update covers a major warehouse leasing scandal, the competitive impact of Amazon Shipping, and the latest on USPS air cargo struggles.
Read articleBroker Liability, Cold Chain Scramble, and Peak Surcharges
A landmark broker liability ruling, the industry-wide dash for cold chain infrastructure, and the arrival of aggressive holiday peak surcharges dominate this week’s logistics news.
Read articleTrade Fraud Crackdowns, Last-Mile Drones, and Bulk Market Shifts
This week in logistics: The DOJ intensifies trade fraud enforcement, the big-and-bulky market hits a growth plateau, and Zipline scales drone delivery.
Read article3 Hidden Logistics Risks That Are Quietly Killing Your Margins
New parcel pricing, state-level recycling laws, and complex tariff refunds are changing the landscape for growing brands. Discover how these shifts affect your fulfillment strategy.
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