Third Party Logistics
UK Third Party Logistics and 3PL Services
Target 3PL provides warehousing, pick and pack, inventory management and ecommerce fulfilment for UK businesses — all from our Daventry logistics centre.
What Is a 3PL Provider?
A third party logistics (3PL) provider manages warehousing, order processing and delivery on behalf of product businesses. Rather than storing stock yourself, picking and packing orders in-house and managing carrier relationships, you outsource all of that to a 3PL — so you can focus on sourcing, marketing and growing your business.
Target 3PL is a UK 3PL based in Daventry, Northamptonshire — centrally located for fast delivery across the UK. We operate a modern warehouse management system that gives you real-time stock visibility, and we integrate directly with the major ecommerce platforms so order processing is fully automated.
We work with DTC ecommerce brands, marketplace sellers, subscription box businesses and B2B wholesalers. Whether you need consumer fulfilment, flexible storage or full end-to-end order management, we can support your operation.
Our Third Party Logistics Services
A full suite of 3PL services, managed from our Daventry warehouse and powered by our WMS.
Warehousing
Secure, flexible storage at our Daventry warehouse. Stock is tracked in real time through our WMS, with accurate goods-in processes and organised location management.
Inventory Management
Full visibility of your stock at all times. Our WMS tracks every SKU, flags low stock and gives you a live view of inventory levels, movements and incoming goods.
Pick and Pack
Accurate order picking and professional packing for every order. We handle single-item orders, multi-line orders and complex kitted products.
Ecommerce Fulfilment
Direct integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon and eBay. Orders download automatically, are processed and dispatched with tracking fed back to your platform.
Returns and Rework
We process returned parcels, inspect stock and return items to sellable condition. We also offer relabelling, repackaging and quality control for products needing rework.
When Should You Outsource to a 3PL?
Most businesses reach a point where managing logistics in-house becomes a drain on time, space and money. Common trigger points include:
- ✓Order volumes are growing faster than your packing capacity
- ✓You're spending more time on logistics than on the business itself
- ✓You don't have reliable same-day dispatch
- ✓You're running out of storage space or paying for unsuitable premises
- ✓You want to sell on Amazon or additional channels but can't handle the volume
- ✓Returns are piling up and taking up too much time to process
Moving to a 3PL doesn't have to be a big leap. Our Target Flex service lets you start with no minimum volumes and no contract, so you can test the model without commitment.
Why Work with Target 3PL?
48-hour onboarding — live faster than most 3PLs
No minimum volumes via Target Flex
Same-day dispatch on orders before cut-off
Direct integrations: Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay
Organic certified warehouse
Royal Mail, DPD and UPS carrier network
Real-time WMS — full stock visibility
Returns, rework and relabelling services
Trading division of Target Holdings (UK) Limited
3PL for Ecommerce Businesses
Ecommerce businesses are one of our largest customer groups. If you're selling online through Shopify, WooCommerce or a marketplace, outsourcing to a 3PL removes one of the most time-consuming parts of running an online store.
Our ecommerce fulfilment service connects directly to your store. When a customer orders, we pick, pack and dispatch it — often the same day. Tracking goes back to the customer automatically.
We handle everything from individual consumer parcels to bulk pallet shipments to retail buyers. If you're growing into B2B alongside B2C, we can support both from one account.
Flexible 3PL for Smaller or Growing Businesses
Traditional 3PLs often require minimum volumes, long contracts and setup fees that don't suit smaller or growing businesses. Target Flex is our answer to that.
No minimum volumes. No lock-in contracts. Pay for what you use. It's the same professional service — same warehouse, same WMS, same carriers — just without the commitments that make traditional 3PL feel inaccessible.
Whether you're processing 20 orders a month or 2,000, Target Flex scales with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 3PL company do?
A third party logistics company manages the physical storage and movement of goods on behalf of another business. This typically includes warehousing, inventory management, order picking and packing, carrier dispatch and returns handling. Target 3PL provides all of these services from our UK warehouse.
What is the difference between a 3PL and a fulfilment company?
The terms are often used interchangeably. A fulfilment company typically focuses on ecommerce order processing — picking, packing and dispatching individual customer orders. A 3PL is a broader term that also covers freight, distribution and supply chain logistics. Target 3PL covers both, handling direct-to-consumer fulfilment as well as bulk B2B dispatch.
Can a 3PL integrate with Shopify or WooCommerce?
Yes. Target 3PL integrates directly with Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon and eBay. Orders are automatically pulled into our WMS, processed and dispatched without any manual steps required on your side.
When should a business move to a 3PL?
Most businesses consider outsourcing to a 3PL when order volumes make in-house fulfilment expensive or difficult to scale, when they want to free up time and space, or when they need faster delivery times. If you're spending significant time on packing and shipping, a 3PL will almost certainly reduce cost and improve reliability.
How long does 3PL onboarding take?
With Target 3PL, most clients are fully onboarded within 48 hours. We connect to your sales channels, configure your account and get your warehouse location ready to receive stock quickly and without a lengthy setup process.
Looking for a UK 3PL provider?
Get in touch with Target 3PL. We'll come back quickly with a clear proposal tailored to your volumes and requirements.