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22%

The highest modeled cost was a median 22% above the lowest within an RFP.

298 eligible RFP comparisons · Historical model

2025–26 3PL Pricing Report · Updated October 23, 2026

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A firsthand look at quoted fees, regional differences and the cost of choosing between competing bids. Built from 306 retained RFPs in the 2023 to 2026 archive.

The 22% finding comes from a historical model with approximate profile matching and excluded charges. Read the methodology before applying it to your own quotes.

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