US Fulfillment Centers for Ecommerce Brands
A US fulfillment center stores your inventory and ships orders to customers across the United States. Where that warehouse sits decides how many days a parcel takes and what it costs. AMZ Prep runs US fulfillment from 10+ states, coast to coast, for Shopify and DTC brands, Amazon sellers and retail suppliers, with DTC fulfillment from $1.00 per order.
Where we ship from in the US
Part of a 50+ center network across the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and the UAE.
Brands running US fulfillment through AMZ Prep
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Key Takeaways
- US ground parcels are priced and timed by zone. One warehouse on one coast puts the other coast about 5 days away.
- Splitting inventory between two or three regions brings most US customers within 1 to 3 days by ground.
- AMZ Prep ships from 10+ states, including California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Ohio, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, New York and New Jersey.
- DTC fulfillment starts at $1.00 per order and FBA prep at $0.40 per item. Postage is passed through at the carrier price.
- The minimum is 300 orders a month across all channels. Onboarding takes 6 days, and orders received by 3 PM local time ship the same day.
Updated November 2026
Why Warehouse Location Sets Delivery Time More Than the Carrier
US carriers price and time ground parcels by zone, the distance band between warehouse and customer. A faster carrier can't make up for a warehouse 2,500 miles away.
| Customer region | From a West Coast site | From a Central site | From an East Coast site |
|---|---|---|---|
| California, Oregon, Washington | 1 to 2 days | 3 to 4 days | 5 days |
| Texas and the South Central states | 2 to 3 days | 1 to 2 days | 2 to 4 days |
| Ohio and the Midwest | 4 days | 1 to 2 days | 2 days |
| New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania | 5 days | 2 to 3 days | 1 day |
Typical ground transit by region. Exact days vary by carrier, service and ZIP code.
Where AMZ Prep Has US Fulfillment Centers
AMZ Prep runs US fulfillment from 10+ states, grouped into three regions so inventory can sit close to customers on both coasts and in the middle of the country.
Central and South
East and Southeast
Linked states have their own location page. Regional detail is on the West Coast and East Coast fulfillment pages. Selling in Canada too? See 3PL fulfillment in Canada. Looking for Amazon's own warehouses? See Amazon fulfillment center locations.
One Warehouse or Several: How to Split US Inventory
Start with where your orders go. If most customers sit in one region, one well-placed site is enough. If they are spread coast to coast, two or three sites usually pay for themselves in postage and delivery time.
| Setup | Where it helps | What it costs you | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| One site | Simplest to run; one stock count | Long zones and slower delivery to the far coast | Brands whose customers sit mostly in one region |
| Two sites, one per coast | Most of the country within 1 to 3 days | Stock split two ways; reorder planning matters more | National DTC brands with steady sellers |
| Three sites, West, Central and East | Shortest zones for most customers | More inventory in the network; best for high volume | Brands where delivery speed drives conversion |
Before you split
- Pull a year of orders by ZIP code or state
- Check which SKUs sell everywhere and which sell in one region
- Keep slow sellers in one site; split only the fast movers
- Confirm the 3PL shows stock for every site in one dashboard
Amazon inbound from the US network
FBA shipments go out through Middle Mile, which splits each shipment five ways so Amazon charges $0 inbound placement fees. Check-in at Amazon takes 2 to 4 days.
Brands that don't sell on Amazon use the same sites for DTC, marketplace and retail orders.
Which Brands Gain Most From More Than One US Site
Brands whose margin or repeat orders depend on delivery time gain the most from placing stock in more than one region.
| Brand type | Why warehouse location matters |
|---|---|
| Subscription and replenishment | Late deliveries cause skipped renewals and churn |
| Brands running paid ads | Delivery promises shown at checkout affect conversion, so slow zones cost sales |
| Heavy or bulky products | Parcel cost rises with both weight and zone, so long zones hit margin hardest |
| Food, health and beauty | Temperature-sensitive goods need short transit times |
| Brands selling on Amazon and DTC | One US inventory pool feeds FBA inbound and direct orders without splitting stock across providers |
US Warehouse Coverage: AMZ Prep, ShipBob, ShipMonk and ShipHype
How many US locations a 3PL runs decides how close your stock can sit to customers. Here is what each provider lists on its own website.
| Provider | US coverage | Also serves | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMZ Prep | 10+ states, including California, Texas, Ohio, Georgia, New York and New Jersey | Canada, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and the UAE | Published: DTC from $1.00 per order |
| ShipBob | Lists 50+ locations worldwide, most of them in the US | Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, Spain and Australia | Custom quote |
| ShipMonk | Florida, Nevada, Texas, Pennsylvania and Kentucky | Canada, the UK and the Czech Republic | Custom quote |
| ShipHype | Los Angeles and Secaucus, NJ; Dallas listed as coming Q4 2026 | Toronto and Vancouver | Published: pick and pack from $1.17 per order |
From each provider's public website, November 2026. Confirm current locations with each provider. For a wider comparison, see our lists of DTC fulfillment companies in the USA and the best 3PL companies for ecommerce.
What Runs From AMZ Prep's US Centers
Every US site runs on one inventory system, so DTC, Amazon and retail orders draw on the same stock.
DTC and ecommerce fulfillment
Pick, pack and ship for Shopify, Walmart, TikTok Shop and other channels, with branded packaging and inserts. Orders received by 3 PM local time ship the same day. From $1.00 per order.
Learn moreAmazon FBA prep
FNSKU labels, poly bagging, bundling and carton packing in 1 to 3 days. Prepped inventory ready by 3 PM leaves on that day's Middle Mile truck with $0 placement fees.
Learn moreB2B and retail
EDI orders and retailer routing guides for big-box and wholesale accounts, shipped from the same stock as your store.
Learn moreFreight
Middle Mile Plus moves intact pallets and temperature-controlled goods on reefer trailers, priced per pallet.
Learn moreCold storage
Temperature-controlled storage at FDA-registered sites for food, health and beauty products.
Learn moreOversized and returns
Bulky items and returns processing at the same sites, so stock counts stay in one system.
Learn more“Having warehouses near our customers changed everything. Costs went down, delivery got faster, and we could finally expand wholesale in California without paying crazy fees.”
Saved 30% on shipping and reached 2-day delivery across North America.
Read the case studyGet a QuoteWhat US Fulfillment Costs, and Where Location Changes It
Pick and pack costs the same at every US site. Postage is the line that changes with location, because it is priced by zone.
| Line | Does location change it? | AMZ Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Pick and pack | No, same rate at every site | From $1.00 per order |
| Postage | Yes, priced by zone from the shipping site | Carrier price passed through; zone skipping cuts parcel cost 25 to 32% |
| Amazon FBA inbound | Placement fees depend on how stock is routed | $0 placement fees through Middle Mile |
| Storage | Depends on product size and turnover, not the site | Quoted from your products |
Every line is broken down on the ecommerce fulfillment page, and full rates are on the pricing page. You can also estimate costs with the 3PL fulfillment calculator.
How to Check a US 3PL's Network Before You Sign
“Nationwide” can mean one warehouse and a good carrier contract. Ask for the details that show where your orders will actually ship from.
Diggy from AMZ Prep, who runs brand management and sales, on the four questions that come up when a growing brand compares US 3PLs.
| Ask this | What the answer tells you |
|---|---|
| Which states hold your own sites, and which are partners? | Whether “nationwide” means a network or one warehouse with a carrier contract |
| Which site would my inventory go to, and why? | Whether they plan from your order map or from where they have space |
| What is the daily cutoff at each site? | How many of your orders really ship the same day |
| How is stock split between sites, and who decides? | Who carries the risk of a stockout in one region |
| What does moving stock between sites cost? | The hidden cost of rebalancing as demand shifts |
| Can I see every site's stock in one dashboard? | Whether you'll oversell when one site runs out |
| Is postage passed through or marked up? | How much of your shipping bill is carrier cost and how much is 3PL margin |
| How do you send inventory into Amazon FBA? | Whether you'll pay Amazon placement fees or wait weeks for check-in |
For a general checklist, see 3PL services for ecommerce brands.
Getting Started With US Fulfillment
Onboarding takes 6 days, on month-to-month terms.
Not the right fit: brands shipping under 300 orders a month, online or retail arbitrage sellers under 2,500, and sellers who only need returns processing.
Common Questions About US Fulfillment
A warehouse that stores a brand's inventory and picks, packs and ships its orders to customers in the United States. A 3PL runs it on the brand's behalf and charges per order and for storage.
AMZ Prep runs US fulfillment from 10+ states, as part of a network of 50+ fulfillment centers in six countries: the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and the UAE.
Current locations include California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Ohio, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, New York and New Jersey.
It depends on where your stock sits. One site on one coast puts the far coast about 5 days away by ground. Splitting inventory between regions brings most US customers within 1 to 3 days.
Orders received by 3 PM local time at the shipping site go out the same day. Inventory is received and put away within 24 to 48 hours of delivery, and prepped FBA inventory ready by 3 PM leaves on that day's Middle Mile truck.
DTC fulfillment starts at $1.00 per order and FBA prep at $0.40 per item. Postage is passed through at the carrier price, and there are no setup or integration fees.
No. FBA shipments go through Middle Mile, which splits each shipment five ways, so Amazon charges $0 inbound placement fees. Check-in takes 2 to 4 days.
No. Many AMZ Prep brands are Shopify and DTC brands that never sell on Amazon. The same US sites ship DTC, marketplace and retail orders.
Yes. Prep Parcel handles cross-border shipping, and AMZ Prep runs fulfillment centers in Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary for brands that want stock in Canada.
300 orders a month, counting FBA prep, DTC and shipping together. Online and retail arbitrage sellers need 2,500 orders a month.
6 days, covering integration, inventory transfer, SKU setup and test orders. Terms are month to month.
