SHIPLAKES
About
ShipLakes is a Michigan-based 3PL that helps e-commerce brands scale. We offer month-to-month fulfillment with industry-specific pricing, so you only pay for what you use. If you are a startup, pre launch, or small business start with our 90-day free trial—no minimums, no storage fees—and if you love it, lock in savings with a contract or stay on a month to month plan. We handle everything from receiving to shipping to FBA prep, with 99.5% accuracy and same-day fulfillment. Pricing Transparency: - Zero account management fees (most 3PLs charge these) - No monthly minimums for Scale Tier (500+ orders) - FREE receiving services included - Packaging materials included in pick & pack rates Startup-Friendly: - 90-day trial period (pay-as-you-go,) - No minimums during trial - Industry-specific pricing that scales with growth Operational Excellence: - 99.8% order accuracy rate - Same-day shipping (2 PM EST cutoff) - Warren, MI location (Great Lakes corridor) - Specialized in fragile/high-value products - 4+ years experience with health, beauty, fashion brands Partnership Approach: - Owner-operated (direct access to decision-makers) - Personal attention vs. corporate bureaucracy - Flexible contracts (trial/month-to-month/6-12 month) - True partnership focus over transaction processing
Services Offered27
Pallet Receiving
Receiving and unloading LTL pallet shipments
Container Unloading
Unloading FCL/LCL containers (20ft: $150-$500, 40ft: $250-$800)
Small Parcel Receiving
Receiving parcels from carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL)
Returns Receiving
Receiving returns from customers or marketplaces
Poly Bagging
Packaging in transparent poly bags with suffocation warning
Boxing
Packing items in individual boxes (+ box cost)
Bubble Wrap
Wrapping fragile items with bubble wrap
FNSKU Labeling (Amazon)
Applying Amazon FNSKU barcodes
Expiration Labels
Expiration date labeling in MM-DD-YYYY format
Visual Inspection
Checking for visible damage, packaging defects
Detailed Inspection
Thorough quality check, functionality, completeness
Counting & Verification
Counting units, quantity verification
Sorting
Sorting mixed pallets or containers
Unboxing
Unpacking goods from supplier boxes
Pallet Storage
Storing goods on pallets (per month)
Rack Storage
Rack storage for small items (per month)
Short-term Storage
Storage before FBA/WFS shipment (7-30 days free, then monthly)
Climate-Controlled Storage
Temperature and humidity controlled storage (per month)
Temperature-Controlled Storage
Storage for temperature-sensitive products (per month)
Shipment to Amazon FBA
Creating shipment plans, labeling, shipping to Amazon FC (+ freight cost)
Shipment to Walmart WFS
Creating inbound orders, prep and shipping to Walmart FC (+ freight cost)
Small Parcel Shipping (SPD)
Shipping small parcels via UPS, FedEx, USPS (commercial rates + markup)
LTL Freight
Shipping pallet freight (market rates + 10-20% markup)
FTL (Full Truckload)
Shipping full truckloads
Pick & Pack
Picking and packing individual orders
FBM Order Fulfillment
Fulfilling orders directly to customers
Carton Forwarding
Repackaging and forwarding master boxes