Third-party logistics –
3PL with Boxflow

3PL means that an external logistics company handles part or all of your warehouse management. You get lower costs, better scalability and access to specialist expertise.

3PL stands for third-party logistics. TPL is a common alternative term for the same service.

The price depends on volumes, order profile, storage space, automation and service level. After an analysis, we provide a clear cost overview.

We take care of deliveries, picking, packing, transport and returns handling in our 3PL warehouses or directly at your own facility. Operations are monitored using clear KPIs.

3PL is suitable for companies that want to streamline their logistics, reduce costs or free up internal resources. It is often used by e-retailers, wholesalers, importers and businesses with varying volumes or rapid fluctuations in demand. The model works for both smaller and larger companies that need scalable and stable logistics operations.

Yes. Many companies with their own warehouses choose 3PL to reduce fixed costs, streamline operations or get support with staffing, technology and processes. We can take over operations at your existing facility or combine it with our own 3PL warehouses, depending on what gives the best results.

The time required depends on volumes, system integrations and the current state of your logistics. A typical implementation takes from a few weeks to a couple of months and includes analysis, planning, process setup and testing. For simpler setups, the start-up period may be shorter.

Yes, scalability is one of the biggest advantages of 3PL. We adapt staffing, capacity and warehouse space according to season and growth. You avoid overcapacity during quiet periods and have secure access to extra resources when volumes increase.

We can integrate with most e-commerce platforms, business systems and WMS solutions. API, EDI and file transfer integrations are standard, and we help set up the connection so that order flows, stock balances and delivery statuses are synchronised automatically.

Operations are monitored using clear KPIs such as delivery accuracy, picking accuracy, lead times, cost per order and capacity utilisation. We report results on an ongoing basis and work with you to improve flows, reduce deviations and create stable logistics operations.

Returns are handled according to a defined process where each item is received, checked and registered before being returned to stock or reported as a deviation. The return flow can be adapted to your requirements, for example quality checks, repackaging or other measures depending on the product type.

Yes. By sharing resources, optimising transport and using modern 3PL warehouses, both energy consumption and emissions can be reduced. Our facilities use energy-efficient systems and enable electrified transport, resulting in a lower carbon footprint than if each company operated its logistics separately.

There is no difference between 3PL and TPL. Both terms are used for third-party logistics, where a company outsources part or all of its logistics to an external partner. 3PL is the most common term internationally, while TPL is sometimes used in Sweden.

Most 3PL arrangements combine fixed and variable costs. Fixed costs often apply to basic services or reserved capacity, while variable costs are based on volume, number of orders or specific activities such as picking, packing and deliveries. This model makes it easy to pay for the capacity you actually use.