Logistics subcontracting · E-commerce and B2B
Logistics subcontracting for e-commerce: hand your logistics to the right warehouse
Receiving, storage, order picking, shipping, returns: subcontracting your logistics frees up time, space and cash, provided you choose the right subcontractor. Log Market compares quotes from 55 vetted logistics warehouses in the UK and Europe for you and supports you up to go-live.
55 vetted warehouses
Quotes on the same basis
E-commerce and B2B
Free for you
What you get
Comparable quotes
Each subcontractor prices your real volumes on the same grid, so you finally compare like with like.
An audited subcontractor
Every warehouse in the network has been visited and audited: equipment, systems, teams, service quality and integrity.
A supported go-live
Contract, stock transfer, shop connection: we follow the go-live with you.
What can you subcontract?
- Receiving and checking your goods.
- Storage on pallets, shelving or in secure areas.
- E-commerce and B2B order picking, packing and personalisation.
- Parcel or pallet shipping with negotiated carrier rates.
- Returns handling and restocking.
- Value-added services: kitting, labelling, marketplace compliance.
You can hand over everything or just part of it: for example keep your own stock and subcontract peak periods or one country.
Subcontracting, outsourcing, 3PL: what is the difference?
These terms describe the same approach: handing all or part of your logistics to a specialist provider, called a logistics provider or 3PL. Subcontracting is common in industry and B2B, outsourcing or fulfilment in e-commerce. For pricing, see our 3PL quotes page.
What to lock down in a logistics subcontracting contract
- The scope of services and a detailed, line-by-line rate card.
- Service commitments: dispatch times, error rate, stock accuracy.
- Penalties and bonuses tied to those commitments.
- Liability and insurance of goods.
- Term, reversibility and exit terms, including recovery of stock and data.
These points determine the real quality and cost of subcontracting. We help you negotiate them, and you sign directly with the chosen warehouse.
Why work with Log Market
Finding a reliable subcontractor alone takes time, and the quotes you receive are rarely comparable. Log Market relies on 55 vetted logistics warehouses, visited and audited, across the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland. We consult those that fit your products and flows, compare their offers and recommend the best one. See our vetted network and our logistics cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions about logistics subcontracting
How much does logistics subcontracting cost?
The price depends on receiving, storage used, orders picked, packaging and shipping. Our calculator gives a first order of magnitude; compared quotes then give you real prices.
From what volume should I subcontract my logistics?
As soon as logistics takes too much of your team's time or your volumes become regular. Many warehouses accept e-merchants from a few hundred orders a month.
Can I subcontract only part of my logistics?
Yes: one country, one product range, peak seasons or only B2B orders. We find the subcontractor suited to that scope.
How long does it take to go live?
Usually from a few weeks to two months, depending on volumes, IT integrations and stock transfer.
How much does Log Market's support cost?
Nothing: the assessment, the selection and the go-live follow-up are free and without commitment.
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