3PL Warehouse in Los Angeles Near the Port of LA
AMZ Prep operates a 3PL warehouse in the Los Angeles area near the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, the busiest container port complex in the Western Hemisphere. From FBA prep and DTC fulfillment to Seller Fulfilled Prime, cold storage, and cross border shipping, our LA location connects to a 50 plus warehouse national network with 2 day delivery to 60 million West Coast customers and 95 percent of the US population.
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Why Los Angeles Is the Best City for a 3PL Warehouse
Every year, nearly one third of everything Americans buy online enters the country through two ports sitting 20 miles apart in Southern California. The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach together processed over 20 million TEUs in 2025. If your products come from Asia by ocean freight, there is no faster way to get them onto US soil and into a warehouse than through LA.
But LA is not just an import gateway. It is the center of the largest consumer market on the West Coast. 60 million people live within 2 day ground shipping range of a Los Angeles warehouse. That means your inventory is close to customers in California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington without paying for air freight or expedited shipping.
AMZ Prep's Los Angeles area facility combines port proximity with access to a 50 plus warehouse national network. Your LA inventory handles West Coast orders. Your East Coast inventory (New Jersey, Pennsylvania) handles the other half. One dashboard, one partner, nationwide 2 day coverage.
Port Proximity
Under 30 miles to Port of LA/Long Beach. Same day container pickup. Drayage costs $350 to $500 per container versus $800 to $1,200 from the Inland Empire.
West Coast Coverage
1 to 2 day ground delivery to LA, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Portland, and Seattle. 60 million customers in range.
Import Processing
Container receiving, customs clearance, inspection, FBA prep, labeling, and DTC storage all at one facility. Port to shelf in days, not weeks.
National Network
Your LA warehouse connects to 50 plus AMZ Prep facilities. Split inventory strategically so every US customer gets 2 day delivery regardless of location.
From the Port of LA to Your Customer's Door
Container Arrives
Your container arrives at the Port of Los Angeles or Port of Long Beach from overseas manufacturers.
Drayage to AMZ Prep
Short haul trucking to AMZ Prep's LA area facility. Same day or next day pickup. $350 to $500 per container.
Receiving and Inspection
Container unloading, quantity verification, quality inspection, and inventory intake with lot tracking and FNSKU assignment.
Prep, Fulfill, Distribute
FBA prep and inbound to Amazon, DTC order fulfillment, or distribution to other AMZ Prep warehouses nationwide.
Los Angeles 3PL Services
Every fulfillment service you need from a single LA warehouse, connected to a nationwide network.
FBA Prep
FNSKU labeling, polybagging, bundling, carton packing, and shipment plan creation. Port to Amazon FC in days with zero placement fees.
Learn more →DTC Fulfillment
Same day processing, custom packaging, branded inserts, and multi carrier shipping for Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce stores.
Learn more →Seller Fulfilled Prime
Earn the Prime badge while controlling your inventory. AMZ Prep is an Amazon approved SFP partner with 2 day nationwide delivery.
Learn more →Cold Storage
Refrigerated, frozen, and ambient climate controlled zones for food, beverage, supplement, and beauty brands. FDA registered with FEFO management.
Learn more →Freight Forwarding
End to end international freight from factory to LA warehouse. Ocean, air, and rail with customs brokerage, ISF filing, and drayage coordination.
Learn more →B2B Retail Fulfillment
EDI compliant fulfillment for Target, Walmart, Costco, and other retail partners. Routing guide compliance, pallet building, and ASN generation.
Learn more →Oversized Fulfillment
Heavy and bulky product handling for furniture, fitness equipment, and large consumer goods. LTL, white glove delivery, and threshold services.
Learn more →Cross Border
Ship from LA to Canada and Mexico through Section 321 de minimis, Prep Parcel multi carrier, and AMZ Prep's Canadian fulfillment centers.
Learn more →FBA Prep from Los Angeles: Port to Amazon in Days
For Amazon sellers importing from Asia, Los Angeles is the ideal location for FBA prep. Your containers arrive at the Port of LA or Long Beach, get drayed to AMZ Prep's nearby facility, and within days your inventory is prepped, labeled, packed, and shipping to Amazon fulfillment centers nationwide.
The LA FBA pipeline eliminates weeks of transit time that sellers face when routing containers to inland prep centers. AMZ Prep handles every step: container receiving, FNSKU labeling, polybagging, bundling, carton packing, and shipment plan creation. Zero placement fees mean your inventory goes where Amazon needs it without the surcharges that eat into your margins.
AMZ Prep's middle mile program reduces inbound shipping costs to Amazon FCs by up to 30 percent. Instead of shipping individual cartons from LA to Amazon, AMZ Prep consolidates your freight onto full truckloads heading to the same Amazon regions. The result is faster check in times and lower per unit inbound costs.
Los Angeles vs Inland Empire: Where Should Your 3PL Be?
| Factor | Los Angeles Area | Inland Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse rates | $15.96/sqft NNN | $11.65/sqft NNN |
| Drayage from port | $350 to $500 | $800 to $1,200 |
| Distance to port | Under 30 miles | 60 to 90 miles |
| Container pickup | Same day | Next day |
| Labor market | Competitive, higher wages | More available, lower wages |
| Highway access | I-710, I-110, I-405 | I-10, I-15, I-215 |
| Best for | Import processing, fast turns, port proximity | Long term storage, large footprint |
For brands importing from Asia with high velocity inventory, the drayage savings alone justify LA over the Inland Empire. A single 40 foot container costs $450 less in drayage from the port to an LA facility compared to the IE. Over 10 containers per month, that is $4,500 in savings before you even start fulfilling orders.
Los Angeles Cold Storage Fulfillment
AMZ Prep provides temperature controlled fulfillment from the LA area for food, beverage, supplement, and beauty brands entering through California ports. Refrigerated, frozen, and ambient climate controlled zones with FDA registered facilities, FEFO inventory management, and insulated shipping keep your products safe from the Southern California heat and compliant with food safety regulations.
Whether you are shipping shelf stable supplements that need climate control during transit or frozen meals that require cold chain integrity from port to doorstep, AMZ Prep's LA cold storage operation handles it.
Cross Border Fulfillment from Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the ideal launch point for cross border fulfillment into Canada and Mexico. AMZ Prep's LA facility connects to both markets with established shipping lanes, duty optimization programs, and local fulfillment partners on the other side of each border.
Canada via Section 321
Ship from LA to Canadian customers through Prep Parcel and the Section 321 de minimis program. Individual shipments under $800 enter Canada duty free. For higher volume, AMZ Prep also operates fulfillment centers in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary for pre-positioning inventory in Canada.
Mexico via Border Proximity
LA's proximity to the Tijuana and Mexicali border crossings makes it a natural staging point for Mexico bound inventory. Whether you are fulfilling Amazon Mexico orders or building a DTC presence south of the border, AMZ Prep coordinates cross border logistics from LA with customs brokerage and last mile delivery partners.
Los Angeles Metro Area Delivery Coverage
From AMZ Prep's LA area facility, ground shipping covers the entire Southern California region and beyond within 1 to 2 business days.
AMZ Prep Los Angeles Area Fulfillment Center
Los Angeles 3PL FAQ
Does AMZ Prep have a 3PL warehouse in Los Angeles?
Yes. AMZ Prep operates a fulfillment center in the Los Angeles area near the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. The facility handles FBA prep, DTC fulfillment, Seller Fulfilled Prime, cold storage, and cross border shipping. It connects to AMZ Prep's 50 plus warehouse network across the US and Canada for nationwide 2 day delivery.
How much does 3PL fulfillment cost in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles area warehouse rates average $15.96 per square foot NNN. Pick and pack fees, storage rates, and shipping costs vary by product type and order volume. AMZ Prep provides transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Contact us for a custom LA fulfillment quote based on your specific requirements.
What is drayage and how much does it cost from the Port of LA?
Drayage is the short haul trucking of shipping containers from the port to a nearby warehouse. From the Port of Los Angeles or Long Beach to AMZ Prep's LA area facility, drayage costs $350 to $500 per container. Facilities in the Inland Empire pay $800 to $1,200 per container due to the additional 30 to 60 miles of distance.
Can AMZ Prep handle FBA prep from Los Angeles?
Yes. AMZ Prep's LA facility handles the complete FBA prep pipeline: container receiving from the port, FNSKU labeling, polybagging, bundling, carton packing, shipment plan creation, and inbound freight to Amazon FCs nationwide. Zero placement fees. The middle mile program reduces inbound shipping costs by up to 30 percent.
How fast can AMZ Prep deliver from Los Angeles?
From AMZ Prep's LA location, ground shipping reaches Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Portland, and Seattle within 1 to 2 business days. Combined with AMZ Prep's national network, 2 day delivery reaches 95 percent of the US population through strategic inventory splitting.
Is Los Angeles or the Inland Empire better for a 3PL?
For brands importing from Asia with high velocity inventory, Los Angeles offers lower drayage ($350 to $500 vs $800 to $1,200), same day container pickup, and faster port to shelf turns. The Inland Empire offers lower warehouse rates ($11.65 vs $15.96 per sqft) and larger available space. AMZ Prep's California facility balances port proximity with competitive rates.
Does AMZ Prep offer cold storage in Los Angeles?
Yes. AMZ Prep provides temperature controlled fulfillment from the LA area with refrigerated, frozen, and ambient climate controlled zones. FDA registered facilities with FEFO inventory management for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and beauty brands. Learn more about cold storage.
What carriers does AMZ Prep use for LA fulfillment?
AMZ Prep ships from Los Angeles through 17 plus carriers via Prep Parcel including UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, OnTrac, LaserShip, Amazon Shipping, UniUni, SpeedX, Skip, and regional players. Multi carrier rate shopping routes every order through the most cost effective carrier.
Can I ship from Los Angeles to Canada through AMZ Prep?
Yes. AMZ Prep handles cross border fulfillment from LA to Canada through Prep Parcel and the Section 321 de minimis program. Shipments under $800 enter Canada duty free. AMZ Prep also operates fulfillment centers in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary for pre-positioning inventory in Canada.
What marketplaces can AMZ Prep fulfill from Los Angeles?
AMZ Prep's LA location fulfills orders for Amazon (FBA, FBM, SFP), Shopify, Walmart (WFS compatible), TikTok Shop, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and EDI connected retail partners. One inventory pool in Los Angeles serves all channels through AMZ Prep's multi channel WMS.
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