ShippingCowBest 3PL for appliances
An appliance brand should compare a 3PL's weight range, warehouse locations and returns process, since appliances are heavy and returns need a plan. ShippingCow is a US 3PL for heavy parcels in the 50 to 149 lb band, and its certified repair technicians repair small appliances, not large ones.
What to check
| Check | Why |
|---|---|
| Condition logged at intake | Without it, nobody can say whether damage came from the packing or the carrier |
| Damage data by lane and SKU | It tells you which packaging or route to change |
| Heavy-parcel pricing | Units over 50 lb pay Additional Handling at UPS and FedEx on every shipment |
| Repair of small appliances | A board fault is often cheaper to fix than to write off |
Damage is a packaging problem before it is a carrier problem
And the 3PL that packed it is usually the one filing the claim, so nobody tells you which it was. Ask to see intake photos and damage reports by lane before you sign.
Where ShippingCow fits
We fulfill appliances from three US warehouses, photograph condition at intake, and give you damage data by lane and by SKU. Small appliances with boards are repaired on our New Jersey bench and repackaged for resale when they pass retest. Large white goods ship and return, but we do not refurbish them.
Sources
| Source | What we took from it |
|---|---|
| UPS 2026 Tariff and Terms of Service | UPS Additional Handling and Large Package rules, including the 2026 cubic and 110 lb triggers |
| FedEx 2026 surcharge and fee changes | 2026 Additional Handling and Oversize list prices by zone, effective January 5, 2026 |
Rules and list prices as published for 2026, checked on Sep 25, 2026. Carrier contracts change the prices, not the thresholds.
Questions
What should an appliance brand compare when choosing a 3PL? +
Compare the 3PL's weight range, its warehouse locations, and whether it handles returns and repair, since appliances are heavy and returns need a plan. Also check which sales platforms it serves. ShippingCow is a US 3PL for heavy parcels in the 50 to 149 lb band with certified repair technicians for small appliances.
Does ShippingCow repair returned appliances? +
Small appliances with board-level faults can be inspected and repaired by certified repair technicians on ShippingCow's New Jersey bench. Large appliances are not part of that work; ShippingCow ships them and handles the return record.
Which platforms does ShippingCow serve for appliance brands? +
ShippingCow is an Amazon SPN official service provider and an Amazon FIST carrier, plus a Temu official partner warehouse and a TikTok Shop official certified warehouse. It also serves platforms including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Best Buy.
Where does ShippingCow fulfill appliance orders from? +
ShippingCow has US warehouse locations in New Jersey, California and Texas. An appliance brand can ask which location best serves its customers and inventory.
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