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Skip to content A China 3PL service is the team that runs your China warehouse. At Alleasy SCM, our 3PL service operates 6 source-near hubs across Guangdong and Yiwu — 10,000+ square meters, 200,000+ orders shipped to 220+ countries, 24-hour pick-pack SLA, and 99.5% inventory accuracy. This page is the operating-layer view: who runs the 3PL, what the 3PL does end-to-end, and how the 3PL service differs from a freight forwarder, a dropshipping agent, and in-house fulfillment.
The physical layer (the warehouse itself, the racking, the WMS hardware) is covered in our China warehouse services page; this page focuses on the service layer that runs the warehouse — the staff, the SOPs, the carrier contracts, the platform integrations, the customer support, and the 6 core operations that turn your inventory into a delivered order.
Every China 3PL service plan at Alleasy SCM includes 6 core services that cover the full inventory lifecycle, from receiving to returns. These 6 services run on the same WMS, with the same SOP, and with the same SLA across all 6 source-near hubs. The 6 services are: receiving & QC, storage, pick & pack, shipping, value-added services, and returns.
| Dimension | China 3PL Service (Alleasy SCM) | China Warehouse (Facility Only) | Freight Forwarder (Transactional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Operating service: staff, SOPs, WMS, carrier contracts, customer support | Physical facility: building, racking, hardware, fire suppression | One-off shipment booking: pallet, container, LCL, air cargo |
| Recurring vs transactional | Recurring (per-order, per-CBM, per-carton) | Recurring (storage lease) | Transactional (per-shipment) |
| Inventory commitment | Yes (1-3 months of stock per SKU) | Yes (1-3 months of stock per SKU) | No (one-off, no inventory) |
| Pick-pack service | Yes (per-order, multi-SKU, kitting) | Sometimes (depends on operator) | No (bulk freight only) |
| Best for | Cross-border DTC, omnichannel, $20K-$500K monthly GMV | Sellers who want to lease space and operate themselves | Bulk replenishment, B2B samples, project cargo |
| Sister page | You are here | /china-warehouse/ | /shipping-from-china/ |
Every China 3PL service plan at Alleasy SCM includes 6 core services that cover the full inventory lifecycle, from receiving to returns. These 6 services run on the same WMS, with the same SOP. The 6 services are: receiving & QC, storage, pick & pack, shipping, value-added services, and returns.
Carton count verification, SKU scanning against the packing list, 5% sample inspection, photo documentation, and a 48-hour put-away SLA. Receiving fee: $1 per carton, including SKU scanning and QC photo upload to your dashboard. The QC photo is your evidence that the inventory arrived in the condition the supplier promised.
Climate-controlled storage with real-time SKU-level inventory tracking, cycle counts every 30 days, and 99.5% inventory accuracy. FREE for the first 30 days, then $0.50 per cubic meter per day across all 6 hubs. Cycle counts are photo-documented and the variance report is pushed to your dashboard every Monday.
Single-SKU polybag from $0.80/order, multi-SKU bubble wrap + box from $0.20/piece, custom packaging with branded inserts and tissue paper. 24-hour same-day dispatch SLA on all orders received before 2 PM China time. The pick-pack station is the most labor-intensive part of any China 3PL service — this is where SLA and accuracy either hold or break.
Native integration with USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, Royal Mail, Australia Post, Canada Post, plus China-origin carriers. Rates passed through at retail discount. Tracking pushed back to your store/admin within 10 minutes of label generation. The shipping leg is where most of the per-order cost lives — the right carrier mix is the difference between a profitable cross-border order and a margin-negative one.
FNSKU labeling (FREE print + apply), custom retail labels, barcodes, care labels, Amazon FBA prep labels, kitting, subscription box assembly, custom packaging, gift wrap, and seasonal insert handling. Each value-added service is itemized in the tailored quote based on volume — no bundled fees, no hidden surcharges.
Local receiving (US, UK, EU, AU, JP, KR, SG), photo documentation, grading (resellable, refurbishable, scrap), and restocking. For cross-border returns to China, the 3PL provides a local return address in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, or Yiwu. Returns processed within 24-48 hours of receipt, with inventory auto-updated in your store/admin.
China 3PL service pricing at Alleasy SCM is the same at all 6 hubs — no per-hub markup, no regional premium. There is no setup fee, no minimum monthly volume, and no long-term contract. Volume discounts kick in 5,000 orders per month.
| Service Line | Unit | Price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage (Day 1 – 30) | per cubic meter / day | FREE | All 6 hubs |
| Storage (Day 31+) | per cubic meter / day | $0.50 | Volume discount from 5,000 CBM |
| Receiving & put-away | per carton | $1.00 | Includes SKU scanning & QC photo |
| Pick & pack (single-SKU) | per order | From $0.80 | 1 unit, polybag |
| Pick & pack (multi-SKU) | per piece | From $0.20 | 2-5 SKUs, bubble wrap, box |
| FNSKU labeling | per unit | FREE | Print + apply Amazon FNSKU |
| Kitting / Subscription box | per box | From $3.00 | Custom kitting + branded inserts |
| Custom packaging | per order | Tailored quote | Branded box, tissue, insert |
| Returns processing | per return | Tailored quote | Receive, QC, grade, restock |
| Carrier rates (DHL/FedEx/UPS) | per shipment | Retail discount | Passed through; no markup |
Onboarding to our China 3PL service is a 5-step process. The same 5 steps apply to any of the 6 hubs; the assigned hub is the one closest to your supplier location. Most sellers are live in 5-7 business days of signing the MSA.
There are many China 3PL providers in the market. Below: 5 reasons cross-border brands above $20,000 monthly GMV choose Alleasy SCM over a local Shenzhen 3PL, an in-house operation, or a freight-forwarder-plus-warehouse combination.
Most China 3PLs operate from one or two large coastal hubs. We operate 6 source-near hubs across Guangdong and Zhejiang, each within 60-180 minutes of the factory cluster it serves. Lower inbound cost, faster put-away, and the operational flexibility to split inventory across product categories.
One 3PL, 8 sales channels, 1 inventory pool. The WMS treats Shopify, Amazon, eBay, TikTok Shop, Walmart, WooCommerce, Magento, and BigCommerce identically. Sellers running multichannel do not need to split inventory per channel or reconcile per-channel stock.
Same-day dispatch on every order received before 2 PM China time. 99.5% inventory accuracy on cycle counts every 30 days. 10-minute tracking feedback to your store/admin. These are not aspirational — they are the operational SLA the 3PL commits to in the MSA.
The 3PL passes through carrier rates at retail discount on DHL, FedEx, UPS, USPS, Royal Mail, Australia Post, Canada Post. No markup, no bundled fees, no hidden surcharges. The shipping leg is the biggest variable cost in a cross-border order — the right carrier mix is the difference between a profitable order and a margin-negative one.
The same 3PL also operates 8 international warehouses in the US, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. Sellers can start China-only and upgrade to a China + Global hybrid network when the order volume justifies it — without re-onboarding, without switching providers.
The China 3PL service is one of 4 viable fulfillment models for cross-border e-commerce. The right choice depends on your order volume, your target market, and whether you want to hold inventory at the destination. The table below compares the China 3PL service against 3 alternatives: in-house fulfillment, dropshipping agent, and freight forwarder.
| Dimension | China 3PL Service | In-House Fulfillment | Dropshipping Agent | Freight Forwarder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick & pack per order | From $0.80 | $1.50 - $4.00 effective | $2.00 - $5.00 | N/A (bulk freight) |
| Storage | FREE 30 days, $0.50/CBM/day | $20-$30/sqft/month | None (no inventory) | None (no inventory) |
| Inventory commitment | 1-3 months per SKU | 1-3 months per SKU | None (per-order) | None (one-off) |
| Channel coverage | 8 channels (1 inventory pool) | Single channel usually | Single channel | N/A |
| Scalability | High (no hiring, no renting) | Low (you scale by hiring) | High (no inventory risk) | N/A |
| Best monthly GMV | $20K - $500K | $0 - $50K (then 3PL wins) | $0 - $20K (test launches) | Bulk B2B, project cargo |
A modern China 3PL service must plug into the platforms your customers actually buy from. Alleasy SCM supports 30+ direct integrations out of the box:
Order sync, inventory sync, and tracking push-back happen automatically every 15 minutes. No manual CSV uploads, no double-entry.
Alleasy OMS Tutorial: Step-by-step guide to using ourOrder Management System: productsetup, platform authorization, orderprocessing, inventory query.
We’ve been in business since 2021, growing from a 200 m² Shenzhen storage unit to a 10,000+ m² Guangdong warehous network net with 85+ full-time staff. Here’s what differentiates our China 3PL service:
Guangdong warehouse network
A China 3PL (third-party logistics) service is an outsourced partner that handles receiving, warehousing, pick & pack, and shipping for ecommerce brands that source or store inventory in China. Instead of running your own warehouse, you delegate these operations to a specialist provider like AlleasySCM, paying only for the services you use. This typically includes inbound QC, storage fees, per-order pick & pack, shipping label generation, and returns processing.
AlleasySCM’s China 3PL service starts at $0.8 per order for pick & pack. The first 30 days of storage are free. Standard inserts cost $0.20 per unit, label generation free, and returns processing is $0.50 per item. DDP air shipping to the US starts at $4.20 per kg, and sea DDP starts at $1.85 per kg. There are no monthly minimums or setup fees.
A 3PL (third-party logistics) is the broader service provider — they handle multiple supply chain functions including receiving, storage, pick & pack, shipping, returns, and often value-added services. A fulfillment center is typically just the warehouse facility where pick & pack and shipping happen. Alleasy SCM operates as a full 3PL: our Shenzhen facility is both a warehouse AND the operations hub for receiving, QC, kitting, and returns.
Yes. Alleasy SCM offers DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping from China to 200+ countries, including the US, UK, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, and all of the EU. DDP means your customer pays nothing on delivery — we handle all duties, VAT, and customs clearance at origin. We also offer DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) for brands that prefer to keep duties separate from the product price.
Orders received before 2 PM China time (UTC+8) are picked, packed, and dispatched the same business day at a 99.2% on-time rate. Cut-off for next-day air shipments to the US East Coast is 4 PM China time. For urgent same-day dispatch requests, we offer a 6-hour rush service for an additional $0.30 per order.
Yes. AlleasySCM offers direct integrations with Shopify, Amazon FBA/FBM, eBay, TikTok Shop, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, and 30+ other sales channels via our proprietary OMS. We also support custom CSV/EDI/API integrations for enterprise clients. Order sync, inventory sync, and tracking push-back happen automatically every 15 minutes.
Yes. In addition to DTC ecommerce fulfillment, Alleasy SCM handles B2B wholesale orders, including pallet-level shipments, case-level pick, drop-ship to retail distribution centers, and EDI integration with major retailers (Amazon Vendor, Walmart, Target, Costco). B2B pricing is custom-quoted based on volume and packaging requirements.
Running ecommerce fulfillment from China yourself means juggling 6 vendors, paying for empty warehouse space, and waiting 18–25 days for delivery. A specialized China 3PL service replaces all of that with one Shenzhen hub that handles receiving, storage, pick & pack, shipping, and returns — so you ship faster, pay less, and scale without hiring warehouse staff.
One China 3PL Partner From Factory to Front Door.
