Receiving fees
Charged when inventory arrives — per pallet, per carton, per hour of labor or per container. Floor-loaded containers cost more to receive than palletized ones because they're unloaded by hand. Clear carton labels and an advance shipping notice keep receiving costs down.
Storage fees
Usually monthly, per pallet position, per shelf/bin, or per cubic foot. Slow-moving inventory costs more over time, so reviewing aged stock regularly matters. See our pallet storage cost guide.
Fulfillment (pick and pack) fees
Typically a fee per order plus a smaller fee for each additional item. B2B orders may be priced per carton or per pallet. Custom packing instructions or inserts can add a small per-order charge.
Packaging and shipping
Boxes, mailers and dunnage may be included or billed separately. Postage depends on carrier, weight, dimensions and destination. Right-sized packaging reduces dimensional weight charges.
Value-added services
FBA prep (FNSKU labels, bagging, bundling), kitting, relabeling and rework are usually per unit or per labor hour. Get a sample-based quote for complex projects.
Account fees and minimums
Some 3PLs charge setup, onboarding, software or monthly minimum fees. Ask about them explicitly. Konsey Logistics provides customized pricing for each customer, with no fixed packages and no long-term contracts.
How to compare quotes
Build one realistic month — pallets stored, cartons received, orders, items per order, average package size — and ask each provider to price that scenario. Compare the total, then consider service fit, communication and location.