Question 1

How to find my best 3PL Warehousing provider?

Accepted Answer

Once you have created a "Brands/Shippers" account on WareMatch, select "Get Started" on the home page to start completing an RFQ (Request For Quotation) Form. Brands & Shippers can also start creating an RFQ Form by clicking "Create an RFQ" at the top of the home page

Question 2

What is an RFQ?

Accepted Answer

RFQ means Request For Quotation. This form is a series of relevant questions about your business & warehousing operations that are needed for 3PL Warehouses to properly quote your project.

Question 3

When & how do I connect with the warehouse?

Accepted Answer

Once you approve a quote for your project from one of the 3PL Warehouse Operators on WareMatch, our team will make a proper email introduction to you and the selected 3PL Warehouse Operator so that you can coordinate directly with them from there on to finalize contracts, credit checks, and to start a successful partnership together. WareMatch can also make introductions to

Question 4

What does it cost to use WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Nothing! WareMatch is 100% free to use for brands & shippers (aka, anyone searching for a 3PL Warehouse provider).

Question 5

How does WareMatch make money?

Accepted Answer

WareMatch has agreements in place with the 3PL Warehouse Operators, making the platform free for brands to use.

Question 6

How come I need to request a quote from a warehouse that already has pricing on their listing?

Accepted Answer

Any pricing that you see displayed on a Warehouse Operator's listing reflects baseline rates, meaning they are not final / not guaranteed. Warehouse Operators always have an opportunity to quote out a project they receive quote requests for.

Question 7

How do 3PLs bid for my business?

Accepted Answer

3PL Warehouses have the ability to view competing quotations within their dashboard. They can review and amend their quotes to try to win your business.

Question 8

How do I make a listing?

Accepted Answer

Once your account is created as a "warehouse operator", select "List Your Space" at the top of the WareMatch home page – this will direct you to your Warehouse Operator Dashboard. From there, click the blue button on the right of your screen that says "+ Create New Listing" and get started.

Question 9

Why doesn't my listing appear on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Listings must be approved by the WareMatch team once they are created to be activated on the platform. WareMatch's team will be notified as soon as a new listing is created. They will review to ensure no company names are displayed in the listing description or pictures. Listings must exclude all company names.

Question 10

How do I make my listing stand out?

Accepted Answer

Optimize your listing with complete, accurate descriptions, services offered, certifications, capacity, and photos of your facility. Premium listings gain higher visibility in search results and are featured in WareMatch's marketing channels, increasing your chances of being selected by brands.

Question 11

How do brands find me?

Accepted Answer

Brands discover your warehouse through WareMatch's search and RFQ matchmaking tools. When a brand submits a storage or fulfillment request matching your services, your profile appears as a potential provider.

Question 12

How does WareMatch generate leads for 3PL warehouses?

Accepted Answer

WareMatch attracts brands actively searching for logistics partners, then matches them to qualified 3PLs based on location, service type, and capacity through the RFQ system.

Question 13

How do I connect with the brand/merchant?

Accepted Answer

Once your quote is accepted, WareMatch introduces both parties directly, enabling you to finalize details and begin onboarding.

Question 14

When do I connect with the brand/merchant?

Accepted Answer

You'll connect immediately after your quotation is approved. Until then, communication remains managed through WareMatch to ensure fairness and transparency.

Question 15

What is WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

WareMatch is a technology-driven warehousing marketplace that helps businesses connect with third-party logistics (3PL) providers. The platform simplifies the process of finding, comparing, and booking warehousing and fulfillment partners online. In addition, WareMatch equips 3PL providers with digital tools designed to enhance their online visibility and support organic growth.

Question 16

What is a 3PL warehousing marketplace?

Accepted Answer

A 3PL warehousing marketplace is a digital platform where businesses can discover and contract third-party logistics providers for storage, inventory management, and order fulfillment. It centralizes provider discovery, pricing transparency, and booking into a single workflow.

Question 17

How does WareMatch work?

Accepted Answer

Businesses search for warehousing or fulfillment services by specifying their needs. WareMatch displays vetted provider options with transparent pricing and capabilities. Users compare offerings and book solutions that match their capacity, service level, and timeline requirements.

Question 18

Who should use WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

WareMatch serves brands, merchants, and organizations seeking storage, fulfillment, or flexible industrial space. It is designed for any business that needs to source right-fit 3PL partners efficiently.

Question 19

How is WareMatch different from traditional warehouse sourcing?

Accepted Answer

Traditional warehouse sourcing relies on fragmented networks and lengthy negotiations. WareMatch centralizes discovery, standardizes comparisons, and provides pricing transparency, removing friction from the evaluation and selection process.

Question 20

How do I find warehouse space on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Enter your storage or fulfillment requirements into the platform, and WareMatch will match you with qualified providers based on your specific needs. The platform presents available capacity, services, and commercial terms in a standardized format, making it easy to compare options side by side. Users can either explore the marketplace independently or submit their storage and fulfillment requirements directly. WareMatch then generates a curated list of providers best suited to support the project.

Question 21

What types of warehousing can I find on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

WareMatch offers a range of solutions from basic pallet storage to full-service 3PL operations, including inventory management, pick-and-pack, and flexible industrial leasing arrangements.

Question 22

How does WareMatch vet its warehouse providers?

Accepted Answer

Every warehouse provider on WareMatch undergoes a two-step vetting process. First, providers must pay to list on WareMatch, creating an initial quality filter. Second, the WareMatch team manually reviews each provider before activation, confirming a reliable point of contact, clear facility images, an active business website, and a verifiable online presence. No provider goes live until these checks are completed.

Question 23

Does WareMatch operate nationally or regionally?

Accepted Answer

Both. WareMatch connects businesses with providers across diverse geographic markets. Users can filter by region, state, or metro area to find warehousing solutions that align with their delivery footprint.

Question 24

How fast can I get quotes through WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

WareMatch's digital-first workflow reduces back-and-forth communication and shortens quoting cycles. Businesses can evaluate options and accelerate time to engagement with providers.

Question 25

Is pricing transparent on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Warehouse operators can dynamically list and price their space on the platform. This gives prospective tenants clear visibility into availability and commercial terms before initiating contact.

Question 26

Is there a fee to search for warehouses on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Searching, comparing, and evaluating providers on WareMatch is free for businesses. Commercial terms are established directly between the business and the selected warehouse operator.

Question 27

What contract terms are available through WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

WareMatch supports flexible arrangements from month-to-month agreements to long-term leases. Providers set their own minimum terms, which are displayed transparently on their listings.

Question 28

How is billing handled on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Billing structures vary by provider and may include per-pallet, per-order, or square-footage pricing. WareMatch displays these pricing models clearly to support accurate cost forecasting.

Question 29

Can I use WareMatch for multi-location distribution?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Businesses can source multiple warehouse locations through WareMatch to build distributed fulfillment networks. This supports regional delivery speed and inventory redundancy strategies.

Question 30

Can I find last-mile fulfillment centers on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WareMatch includes providers positioned for last-mile delivery, including urban fulfillment centers and micro-warehouses that reduce final delivery times to end customers.

Question 31

Can I find temperature-controlled warehousing on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WareMatch includes providers with climate-controlled and temperature-regulated facilities suitable for pharmaceuticals, food products, and other sensitive inventory categories.

Question 32

What is pick-and-pack fulfillment?

Accepted Answer

Pick-and-pack fulfillment is a 3PL service where warehouse staff retrieve items from inventory and package them for individual customer orders. WareMatch providers offer this as part of full-service fulfillment solutions.

Question 33

What is flexible industrial leasing on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Flexible industrial leasing refers to short-term or adaptable warehouse space agreements available through the platform. This allows businesses to secure capacity without long-term commitments.

Question 34

What is reverse logistics, and does WareMatch support it?

Accepted Answer

Reverse logistics manages the flow of goods from customers back to warehouses for returns, repairs, or recycling. WareMatch providers offer returns processing and refurbishment services as part of their 3PL capabilities.

Question 35

Do WareMatch providers handle kitting and assembly?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many WareMatch providers offer value-added services, including kitting, assembly, labeling, and custom packaging to support complex fulfillment requirements.

Question 36

How does WareMatch handle compliance and certifications?

Accepted Answer

Providers on WareMatch maintain industry-specific certifications such as FDA registration, organic handling, or hazmat compliance. These credentials are visible in provider profiles for qualified evaluation.

Question 37

Does WareMatch also handle the contract or just the introduction?

Accepted Answer

WareMatch streamlines discovery, comparison, and booking. The platform aligns buyer and provider needs so both parties can engage confidently and move to a contract faster.

Question 38

How can I list my warehouse on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Warehouse operators can present their services in a standardized, comparable format on the platform. Go to "I am a 3PL operator" in the navigation bar and select "List your space." Once you've checked out, you can begin listing your capacity, capabilities, and dynamic pricing to reach demand more efficiently.

Question 39

What are the benefits of listing on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Operators gain access to businesses actively seeking warehousing solutions. The marketplace format reduces sales friction, shortens the quoting process, and helps showcase capacity to qualified demand.

Question 40

Can I set my own pricing on WareMatch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Warehouse operators can dynamically list and price their space, giving prospective tenants clear visibility into availability and commercial terms.

Question 41

Does WareMatch support cross-docking operations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shippers can filter specifically for cross-docking capabilities when browsing the marketplace, or select it as a requirement when submitting an RFQ. In both cases, WareMatch surfaces only the providers who offer that service.

Question 42

What is WareMatch's white-label product?

Accepted Answer

WareMatch gives 3PLs a branded presence on the marketplace and a set of embeddable tools they can deploy on their own websites. The result is a fully white-labeled lead generation and inquiry system, built on WareMatch infrastructure, but presented under the 3PL's own brand.

Question 43

What can I customize on my WareMatch listing?

Accepted Answer

You can build out listings for each of your service locations, detailing your specific capabilities, including warehouse specs, services offered, certifications, geographic coverage, and more. Each listing is yours to control and update, and functions as a permanent, structured representation of what you actually offer.

Question 44

How do the shareable listing links work?

Accepted Answer

Each listing generates a direct link that you can distribute however you want — in email signatures, on LinkedIn, in pitch decks, or in outreach campaigns. When a shipper clicks that link, they're taken directly to a structured RFQ form tied to your listing. The inquiry comes to you, pre-qualified and scoped to the capabilities you've listed.

Question 45

Can I embed WareMatch tools on my own website?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can embed your individual listing, your full portfolio of locations, and/or the WareMatch RFQ form directly into your existing website. It renders under your brand, with no WareMatch branding visible to the end user. For 3PLs without a strong web presence, this is a fast way to add a professional, functional inquiry flow without building anything from scratch.

Question 46

What's the difference between embedding a listing, a portfolio, and the RFQ form?

Accepted Answer

Listing: A single service location with its full capability profile. Portfolio: All of your active WareMatch listings in one view, useful if you operate multiple facilities. RFQ form: A standalone inquiry form that captures structured shipper requests without displaying listing details — useful for general contact pages or campaign landing pages.

Question 47

What happens when I receive an RFQ?

Accepted Answer

Inquiries come in as structured requests, meaning the shipper has already provided details on their requirements before the conversation starts. You're not fielding generic contact form messages — you're receiving scoped project briefs that map to what you've listed as your capabilities.

Question 48

What if I receive an RFQ I can't accommodate?

Accepted Answer

If a project falls outside your capacity, geography, or service offering, you can tap into WareMatch's broader 3PL network to refer or redirect the project. You're not leaving the lead on the table — you have a network to work with.

Question 49

Do shippers need to be WareMatch users to submit an RFQ through my listing?

Accepted Answer

It depends on where the RFQ is submitted. Shippers browsing WareMatch.com directly will need an account. However, if a shipper submits an RFQ through your white-labeled listing link or your embedded form, no account is required.

Question 50

Is this useful if I already have an established sales process?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The white-label tools are additive to an existing process. Shareable listing links can replace or supplement the one-pagers and capability decks you're already sending. The structured RFQ flow reduces back-and-forth in early-stage conversations. And the embed options let you upgrade your existing website without a development project.

Question 51

How is WareMatch's white-label product priced?

Accepted Answer

There are two components. The software license is $150/month, which gives you access to the full white-label suite, including branded listings, embeddable tools, and shareable RFQ links. Each listing you create is an additional $75/month. There are no limits on the number of listings you can run. For enterprise pricing, contact us directly.

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