{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"3PL warehouse","description":"A 3PL warehouse is a storage and distribution facility operated by a third-party logistics (3PL) provider on behalf of shippers, manufacturers, or retailers. The provider receives inbound goods, manages inventory, picks and packs orders, and arranges outbound shipments—all under contract. Value-added services such as labeling, quality inspection, and returns handling are standard extensions of the core offering. 3PL warehousing differs from dedicated fulfillment operations in that its focus rema","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/3pl-warehouse","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T20:26:59.603114","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third-party_logistics","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/3pl-warehouse","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"3PL warehouse · A 3PL warehouse is a storage and distribution facility operated by a third-party logistics (3PL) provider on behalf of shippers, manufacturers, or retailers. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third-party_logistics"}