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Author: Sean Weeks
20 Best Fulfillment Services for Shopify Stores
Explore the 20 best Shopify fulfillment services. Compare features, pricing, and services to find the right 3PL for your store.
How Do 3PLs Take Orders for Amazon FBA from Clients?
Wondering how 3PLs take Amazon FBA orders from clients? Learn how third-party logistics providers store, prep, and ship your inventory to Amazon—so you can focus on growing your business, not packing boxes.
What Are Shipping Zones? Ecommerce Guide for Fast Delivery
Learn what shipping zones are, how they affect delivery speed & cost, and how ecommerce sellers can optimize fulfillment with 3PLs.
What Does Shipment Exception Mean?
Wondering what a “shipment exception” means on your tracking info? Learn what causes it, how it affects delivery, and what you, or your customers, can do to fix it.
USPS vs FedEx vs SaverShip for Heavy Shipping
Compare USPS, FedEx, and SaverShip for shipping heavy items (5–75 lbs). Learn which offers the best rates, speed, and value for ecommerce sellers.
Cheapest Ways to Ship Auto Parts: A Guide for Ecommerce Sellers and DIY Shippers
Looking for the cheapest way to ship auto parts? This guide breaks down affordable shipping options for heavy parts—USPS, UPS, FedEx & 3PLs like eFulfillment Service.
Top 10 3PLs for Heavy Products
Looking for the best 3PL to ship heavy ecommerce products? Compare 10 top U.S. fulfillment providers—ranked by cost, capabilities, and reliability. See how SaverShip from eFulfillment Service can cut shipping costs by up to 80%.
Amazon FBA Updates 2025: Navigating New Capacity Limits, IPI Changes & Prime Day Prep
Stay ahead of the latest Amazon FBA updates in 2025, including June–July capacity limits, IPI changes, and new storage fees. Learn how FBA sellers can adapt, avoid penalties, and stay in stock with help from a 3PL like eFulfillment Service.