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Estimate your monthly 3PL cost across Canadian markets. Storage, receiving, and fulfillment — built on 2026 Warehouse Bridge network rates. No sign-up, instant result.

Estimated monthly 3PL cost
$7,800 – $17,100
≈ $7.80 – $17.10 per order
Pallet storage $1,400 – $2,250
Receiving / inbound $1,250 – $2,250
Pick, pack & ship $4,900 – $11,850
Account management $250 – $750
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Directional estimate using 2026 Canadian market rates from the Warehouse Bridge network. Excludes peak-season surcharges (Q4 can add 5–30%), one-time WMS integration ($500–$2,500), and volume discounts. See the full 2026 cost guide or the market report.

How much does a 3PL cost in Canada?

All-in 3PL costs in Canada typically run $8 to $18 per order once you stack storage, receiving, and fulfillment together, with pallet storage of $18 to $48 per pallet per month being the biggest single variable. A brand storing 50 pallets and shipping 1,000 orders per month generally budgets $8,000 to $17,000 per month. The spread is driven mostly by city — Toronto and Vancouver sit at the top of the range, while Winnipeg and Edmonton are the lowest-cost markets in the country.

What the calculator includes

The estimate stacks the four cost layers every Canadian 3PL charges:

  • Pallet storage — charged monthly per pallet on hand, $18–$48 depending on market.
  • Receiving — $25–$45 per inbound pallet for unloading, inspection, and put-away.
  • Pick, pack & ship — pick fees per item, pack fee per order, packaging materials, and shipping label, totalling $8–$18 per order.
  • Account management — $250–$750 per month, often reduced or waived at volume.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 3PL cost per month in Canada?

All-in 3PL costs in Canada typically land between $8 and $18 per order once storage, receiving, and fulfillment are stacked together. A brand storing 50 pallets and shipping 1,000 orders per month therefore budgets roughly $8,000 to $17,000 per month, depending on city and order complexity. The per-order figure covers pallet storage ($18–$48 per pallet per month), receiving ($25–$45 per inbound pallet), and pick-pack-ship. Storage-heavy or low-volume operations sit at the low end; complex multi-item orders and premium markets push toward the high end.

What does 3PL pricing include?

Standard 3PL pricing in Canada stacks four cost layers: pallet or bin storage charged monthly, receiving and put-away charged per inbound pallet, pick-and-pack fulfillment charged per order and per item, and packaging plus shipping-label costs. Account management ($250–$750/month) and one-time WMS integration ($500–$2,500) are often separate line items, waived or reduced at volume.

Which Canadian city has the cheapest 3PL rates?

Winnipeg and Edmonton consistently offer the lowest 3PL storage rates in Canada, starting around $18 per pallet per month, versus $28–$48 in Toronto and Vancouver. Lower facility rents in the prairies pass through directly to per-pallet pricing. For national distribution, the cheapest storage market is not always the cheapest total landed cost once outbound shipping distance is factored in.

Is this calculator accurate?

The calculator produces a directional estimate using 2026 Canadian market rates from the Warehouse Bridge facility network. Actual quotes vary with SKU count, order profile, storage dwell time, peak-season surcharges (October–December can add 5–30%), and negotiated volume discounts. Use it to budget and compare, then request a live quote for exact pricing.

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