How much does eCommerce fulfillment cost in the UK?
When deciding how to fulfil your product orders, there are a number of factors to consider. For all business owners, costs are normally the first thing they think of when it comes to selecting a product or service that helps them solve a problem or improvement their proposition.
Fulfilment costs in the UK vary by provider, due to the different components of eCommerce order fulfilment. Some fulfilment providers will charge fees for integrations, receiving goods, storage and stock replenishment fees, packing costs and of course delivery charges.
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Here’s our handy guide to UK eCommerce fulfilment costs
Look for providers who offer free integration with online marketplaces and sales channels
Storage fees – some eCommerce fulfilment providers like Huboo offer two months free storage, and free stock replenishment
Packing fees – think about how you want your customers to receive your product and what’s important to you. Custom packaging options are available including eco-friendly options, so check with your fulfilment provider for bespoke packing pricing to suit your brand and values
Delivery costs – eCommerce 3PL providers will have preferential shipping costs as they’d likely have negotiated with couriers given the volume of orders they would ship, so you’ll end up paying lower fulfilment costs than if you were doing it yourselves. You can choose between 24, 48, 72 hour services or next day/express which will have different degrees of cost
Package size – the size of your item will also influence costs, with larger items costing more to be delivered compared to small letters
Package size influences Pick and Pack fulfillment cost
Transparent eCommerce fulfilment UK pricing
Some fulfilment providers keep their rates close to their chest, meaning you have to contact them for a quote. At Huboo Fulfilment, we’re up front and transparent with our eCommerce fulfilment pricing. You can find our UK fulfillment pricing here, and you’ll find that we offer the cheapest fulfillment service in the UK.
Remember eCommerce fulfillment pricing will differ between providers, so don’t just settle for the first 3PL you find.
Small business fulfillment costs
Small eCommerce businesses can increase their profit margins outsourcing their fulfillment to reduce costs. Read the article on our blog.
