Receiving and inventory prep
Estimate pallet or box receiving, inspection, labeling, SKU-based receiving surcharges, and inventory validation before your products arrive.
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Estimate your 3PL fulfillment costs
Build a preliminary estimate for the services your ecommerce operation may need. Select quantities for receiving, Amazon FBA prep, pick and pack, packaging, returns, wholesale, pallet work, and special projects before requesting a confirmed quote.
Preliminary estimate
Build your fulfillment estimate
Enter only the services you expect to use. The calculator provides a first approximation before a final workflow review.
Receiving & InventoryEstimate inbound receiving, inspection, SKU surcharges, and inventory validation.+
Pallet Receiving$20.00 per pallet
—Box Receiving$2.00 per boxFor fewer than 100 boxes
—Box Receiving (100+)$0.90 per boxFor shipments of 100 boxes or more
—Pallet Receiving (with disassembling)$30.00 per pallet
—Receiving and inspection$0.50 per unit
—Receiving Surcharge — 3–5 SKUs$0.20 per master carton
—Receiving Surcharge — 6–10 SKUs$0.35 per master carton
—Receiving Surcharge — 11–20 SKUs$0.60 per master carton
—Receiving Surcharge — 21–40 SKUs$0.90 per master carton
—Inventory Validation (Counting All Items)$0.10 per item
—Amazon FBA Prep & TransitPreparation and handling estimates for inventory moving to Amazon FBA.+
Transit to FBA with FNSKU labeling (1000+ Units)$0.30 per unit
—Send to FBA from Prep with labeling FNSKU (Set) (>500)$1.10 per set
—Transit to FBA from Prep with labeling FNSKU (Set) (>500)$1.10 per set
—Send to FBA Oversize/Glass/Hazardous Materials Set$2.80 per set
—Send to FBA Oversize/Glass/Hazardous Materials$1.30 per unit
—Transit Oversize/Glass/Hazardous Materials$1.35 per unit
—Transit Oversize/Glass/Hazardous Materials Set$2.85 per set
—Send to FBA from Prep with labeling FNSKU (Set)$1.45 per set
—Transit to FBA from Prep with labeling FNSKU (Set)$1.45 per set
—Send to FBA from Prep without labeling FNSKU (Unit)$0.50 per unit
—Send to FBA from Prep (Masterbox)$5.00 per master box
—Transit to FBA from Prep without labeling FNSKU (Unit)$0.50 per unit
—Transit to FBA from Prep (Masterbox)$4.75 per master box
—DTC / FBM FulfillmentOrder processing and additional handling for direct-to-consumer orders.+
FBM processing$1.90 per order
—Brand liner$0.50 per unit
—FBM shipping (oversize fee)$1.90 per order
—Shipping paper$0.50 per item
—FBM shipping (processing fee)$0.95 per order
—Additional SKU in Same Order — No Additional Label$0.50 per item
—Additional Documents (PL, CI, Marketing Inserts)$0.25 per item
—Order Modification (Order Already Processing)$5.00 per order
—Returns & DisposalReturn processing, inspection, quantity handling, and disposal.+
Product disposal — per item$1.00 per item
—Product disposal — per unit$0.50 per unit
—Order return (processing fee)$1.90 per return
—Order return (Qty fee)$0.95 per item
—FBA Return processing and inspection$0.95 per return
—Packaging & LabelingLabels, bags, boxes, and product-level preparation.+
Labeling (1000+)$0.30 per unit
—Large polybag$0.60 per unit
—Labeling$0.60 per unit
—Bubble wrap processing$0.95 per quantityFinal billing unit must be confirmed
—Bubble bag / regular postal bag$0.95 per unit
—Polybagging$1.00 per unitPreliminary price-scale estimate
—Individual box$0.95 per unit
—Box (<18 in)$2.85 per box
—Box (>18 in)$4.75 per box
—Kitting, Projects & Additional ServicesOne-time setup, labor, photography, and hands-on projects.+
Pictures$1.00 per picture
—Set up fee$100.00 per account / project
—Working time of 1 employee$55.00 per hour
—Wholesale / B2BWholesale order, item, master-carton, and SKU handling.+
Wholesale Order Cost (Includes 5 SKU)$5.00 per order
—Wholesale Item$0.50 per item
—Wholesale Master Cartons$2.00 per master carton
—Additional SKU Surcharge$2.00 per SKU
—Pallet, Forwarding & FreightMaster-box forwarding, pallet work, and container unloading.+
Box forwarding$3.80 per master boxFor fewer than 100 boxes
—Box forwarding (100+)$3.30 per master boxFor 100–199 boxes
—Box forwarding (200+)$2.80 per master boxFor 200 boxes or more
—Pallet preparation$40.00 per pallet
—Container unloading$475.00 per container
—Pallet Forwarding (Shipped Pallet As Received)$30.00 per pallet
—Cost-plus coordinationEnter the expected third-party or material cost to include the agreed coordination markup.+
PackagingCost + 15%
—LTL Coordination For ClientCost + 20%
—Air / Sea Freight & Container Drayage CoordinationCost + 10%
—Services requiring a custom quoteSelect these items so they are included in your follow-up request.+
Transportation estimate by shipping zoneOptional: enter your own approximate carrier or shipping-label amount. The final transportation cost is set when the label is purchased.+
Shipping zones describe carrier distance bands from the origin to the destination. This calculator does not publish invented zone rates. Use a carrier estimate for planning; the actual transportation charge is determined at the moment the shipping label is purchased.
Plan with clearer numbers
What this 3PL cost calculator helps you estimate
Pick and pack fulfillment
Include FBM processing, order handling, packaging, additional documents, and other work required to prepare an ecommerce order for shipment.
Amazon FBA and returns
Estimate FNSKU labeling, FBA prep, transit handling, oversize or hazardous-material work, return processing, inspection, and disposal.
Shipping zones and transportation
Shipping zone selection provides context for a carrier estimate. Transportation is always approximate here and is determined precisely when the shipping label is purchased.
The estimate is designed for small and growing sellers comparing 3PL fulfillment costs. It does not promise long-term storage, carrier rates, postage, taxes, or services that require a custom review. STIM Group does not require a large monthly order minimum.
Service questions
Helpful details before you get started.
How much does 3PL fulfillment cost?+
3PL fulfillment cost depends on the services your inventory and orders require. Use the calculator to estimate receiving, prep, pick and pack, packaging, returns, wholesale, pallet work, and coordination fees. Carrier charges and postage are reviewed separately.
What is a pick and pack fee?+
A pick and pack fee covers the labor and handling needed to locate products, prepare an order, pack it, and hand it off for shipment. The exact amount depends on the order workflow, products, packaging, and any additional services.
How is storage charged?+
STIM Group does not currently offer long-term storage as a standard service. The calculator therefore focuses on active receiving, preparation, fulfillment, returns, packaging, and project work rather than presenting an unconfirmed storage rate.
How are shipping zones calculated?+
Shipping zones are determined by the distance between the shipment origin and the delivery destination under the selected carrier's zone map. Any transportation amount shown or discussed is an approximation; the final transportation cost is determined when the shipping label is purchased.
Are there monthly order minimums?+
STIM Group is built for new and growing sellers and does not require a large monthly order minimum. A final quote still depends on the products, workflow, handling requirements, and expected activity.
Is the calculator total a final quote?+
No. It is a planning estimate based on the selected services and quantities. STIM Group confirms final pricing after reviewing the products, packaging, order flow, carrier requirements, and any special handling.