Houston 3PL · Published September 2026 rates
3PL pricing you can budget against
Choose the service your stock actually needs. Lean starts at $0.50 per FBA unit or $1.75 per FBM order under 5 lb. Full-service handling starts at $0.75 or $2.00, with materials separate. Your quote separates every cost before you send inventory.
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Before you request a quote
Know the cost. Check the fit. Plan your first shipment.
Start with a small shipment or an established operation. There is no minimum volume. Tell us what you sell so we can confirm the handling, space and shipping you actually need.
What will my first month cost?
Example: 500 single-item orders under 5 lb × $2.00 full-service handling = $1,000. At $0.25 per mailer add $125; two full billable pallet-months add $50 and one inbound pallet adds $20. Total: $1,195 BEFORE postage, returns or extra work.
Examples use standard storage in the first three months. Long-stay pallet rates are $28/month in months 3–6 and $32/month after six months. Your written quote separates receiving, storage, handling, materials and shipping. Build your own estimate.
Why are there two handling prices?
Under 5 lb, Lean FBA is $0.50/unit and Lean FBM is $1.75/order when goods arrive pre-packed and ready to label. Full-service handling is $0.75/FBA unit or $2.00/FBM order; materials and postage are separate. These are service tiers, not automatic volume discounts.
Heavier items use different weight bands; over 15 lb or bulky items need a written quote. See the complete rate card.
Can you handle my products and platform?
Share your product type, packed dimensions and weight, sales platform and expected volume. Small batches and returns-only enquiries are welcome. Batteries, liquids, food, supplements, temperature-sensitive, hazardous or oversized items need acceptance and handling requirements confirmed before you ship.
For Shopify, Amazon, Walmart or another platform such as Amboras, tell us how orders and inventory are exchanged. The team confirms the connection or file workflow before onboarding; a platform name alone does not guarantee a supported integration.
How do I send inventory?
- Send your SKU list, dimensions, weights and carton/pallet count.
- Receive the written scope, rates and product-acceptance confirmation.
- Confirm account setup, labeling and receiving instructions with the team before dispatch.
- Send shipment details and tracking; agree the first prep job or order workflow.
Receiving location: 6117 Long Dr, Houston, TX 77087. Confirm inbound instructions before sending goods.
What about shipping and storage dimensions?
For a shipping estimate, send origin and destination ZIP codes, packed dimensions, weight, parcel count and desired delivery speed. Handling prices do not include carrier postage. Storage is charged only by carton or pallet. Bin and shelf storage is included in our standard pick-and-pack rate, with no separate charge. Send product dimensions and quantities so the team can confirm usable space, availability and the applicable carton or pallet storage rate in writing.
After you enquire: a real person from our Houston team replies within one business day, confirms any missing details and sends itemized pricing. You can ask for a written quote without booking a sales call. Unsure of volume? Select “Not sure yet” in the quote form.
Handling: choose Lean or full service
Lean means your goods arrive pre-packed and ready to label and dispatch. Full service covers our prep and packing labor. Materials, carrier postage, receiving and storage are separate in both tiers.
| Weight | Lean FBM / order | Full-service FBM / order | Lean FBA / unit | Full-service FBA / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 lb | $1.75 | $2.00 | $0.50 | $0.75 |
| 5–8 lb | $2.40 | $2.75 | $1.25 | $1.50 |
| 8–15 lb | $3.50 | $4.00 | $1.75 | $2.00 |
| Over 15 lb / bulky | Written quote | Written quote | Written quote | Written quote |
For multi-item FBM orders, add $0.25 × total item count when there are two or more items. Two items add $0.50; three add $0.75. FBA labeling is included; polybags and bubble wrap are charged when used.
For 3,000+ monthly orders, ask the sales team about a volume program. The calculator does not apply an automatic discount.
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Materials and warehouse services
| Service | Published rate | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving | $20/pallet or $5/carton | Charged on every inbound |
| Pallet storage, first 3 months | $25/month | Standard 40 × 48 pallet; confirm duration and occupied space |
| Pallet storage, months 3–6 / 6+ | $28 / $32 per month | Long-stay inventory |
| Carton storage | Confirm your carton rate | Storage is billed by carton or pallet; carton pricing confirmed in your written quote |
| Bin / shelf storage | Included | Included in the standard pick-and-pack rate — no separate bin or shelf storage charge |
| Poly mailer | $0.25 / $0.40 / $0.60 | 8×12 / 14.5×19 / 19×24 |
| Box | $0.40 / $0.65 / $0.90 | 8×6×4 / 11×10×7 / 12×9×9 |
| FBA polybag + suffocation label | $0.20/unit | When needed |
| Bubble wrap | $0.20/unit | When needed |
| Kitting / insert | $0.40/unit / $0.10/insert | You supply insert cards |
| Returns processing | $1.50/unit | Receive, inspect, restock or flag |
| Photos, disposal, special testing | Written quote | Scope and authorization agreed first |
| Carrier postage / freight | At cost | Separate from handling; route, dimensions and weight determine price |
Storage is prorated for the time used; your written quote confirms the billing period and any long-stay rate. Postage passes through at our discounted carrier cost with no markup.
For carton labeling, pallet builds, container unloading, B2B dispatch or special product handling, request the applicable lines from the full schedule of charges. Your signed agreement controls account-specific rates.
What a month can cost
| Monthly example | Calculation | Before postage |
|---|---|---|
| 50 single-item orders | 50 × ($2 handling + $0.25 mailer) + $25 storage + $20 receiving + $1.50 return | $159.00 |
| 100 single-item orders | 100 × ($2 + $0.25) + $50 storage + $40 receiving + $3 returns | $318.00 |
| 300 single-item orders | 300 × ($2 + $0.25) + $100 storage + $80 receiving + $9 returns | $864.00 |
| 500 FBA units | 500 × ($0.75 handling + $0.20 polybag) + $20 receiving + $25 storage | $520.00 |
These examples assume goods under 5 lb, full-service handling, single-item FBM orders, standard storage during the first three months and the receiving quantities shown. FBM examples use a 2% return rate. They exclude postage and special work. They are estimates, not a delivered shipping price.
Calculate your handling and storageCheck the fit before shipping
Send your product type, SKU count, packed dimensions and weight, platform, inventory quantity and expected monthly orders. If volume is unknown, say so. For shipping estimates, add origin/destination ZIP codes and delivery speed. Our team confirms acceptance, integration, receiving instructions and any bin or shelf dimensions before you dispatch.
Visit or contact the team at 6117 Long Dr, Houston, TX 77087. +1 832 759 1368 · sales@kaksourcing.com.
Pricing questions
Is the headline handling price my total shipping cost?
No. Handling, materials, receiving, storage and carrier postage are separate. A single-item full-service order under 5 lb costs $2.00 handling plus its packaging, such as a $0.25 mailer, before postage and other warehouse services.
What is the difference between Lean and full service?
Lean inventory arrives pre-packed and ready to label and dispatch. Full service covers prep and packing labor at the applicable weight rate; materials are charged separately when used.
How are multi-item orders priced?
For orders containing two or more items, add $0.25 multiplied by the total item count. A two-item order adds $0.50; a three-item order adds $0.75.
Can I start with low or unknown volume?
Yes. There is no monthly minimum or setup fee. Choose Not sure yet in the enquiry form. Volume programs at 3,000 or more orders per month are priced by the sales team rather than automatically discounted.
What does return processing include?
$1.50 per unit covers receiving, inspection and restocking or flagging for your decision. Detailed photos, disposal and special work are quoted before work starts. Return postage, storage and re-shipment are separate.
How do I get a shipping estimate?
Send origin and destination ZIP codes, packed dimensions, weight, parcel count and desired delivery speed. Carrier postage is separate and passed through at cost.
How do I choose a bin, shelf or pallet?
Send product dimensions, quantities and storage duration. Storage is billed only by carton or pallet. Bin and shelf storage is included in the standard pick-and-pack rate with no separate charge. Ask for the applicable carton storage rate. Standard pallet storage starts at $25/month. The team confirms usable dimensions, capacity and availability before you ship.
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Get these exact rates applied to your volume
Lean handling under 5 lb: FBA $0.50/unit or FBM $1.75/order for pre-packed goods. Full service: $0.75/FBA unit or $2.00/FBM order. Materials and postage are separate; storage is $25/pallet/month.