Category
Warehousing
Experience
Local Expertise. Global Reach
Rating
Bonded
Warehousing
Bonded
Warehousing
Duty suspended, cash flow protected. Store goods under HMRC authorisation and let us handle clearance
Duty suspended, cash flow protected. Store goods under HMRC authorisation and let us handle clearance
Customs warehousing
Store Smarter. Scale Faster.
Store Smarter. Scale Faster.
33 Fulfilment is officially HMRC-authorised to operate as a bonded warehouse. That means your goods can be stored securely in our facility without the immediate need to pay customs duties or VAT—freeing up cash flow, reducing risk, and giving you the flexibility to scale globally.
Where Logistics Meets Brand Loyalty
Benefits of Bonded Warehousing.
Benefits of Bonded Warehousing.
Free your cash flow, cut costs, and move faster. With bonded warehousing, duties wait until you’re ready, exports can leave tax-free, and your goods stay secure in HMRC-approved storage—ready to hit the market when you are.
Duty & VAT Deferred
Export Advantage
Cash Flow Improved
Speed to Market
Secure Storage
Defer Duties & VAT
You only pay when goods are released into free circulation, giving you maximum flexibility and control over payment timing.
Duty & VAT Deferred
You only pay when goods are released into free circulation, giving you maximum flexibility and control over payment timing.
Export Advantage
Cash Flow Improved
Speed to Market
Secure Storage
Shipping smarter, growing faster
How it Works:
Free your cash flow, cut costs, and move faster. With bonded warehousing, duties wait until you’re ready, exports can leave tax-free, and your goods stay secure in HMRC-approved storage—ready to hit the market when you are. We can handle customs clearance via our trusted agents, ensuring smooth compliance from start to finish.
01.
Goods
Arrive
Goods arrive at our HMRC-authorised warehouse.
02.
Docs
Submitted
Documentation is validated and entered into our bonded system.
03.
Stored in
Bond
Stock is stored safely in bond, with complete tracking.
04.
Clearance
Docs
Outbound clearance is validated and entered into our systems.
05.
Goods
Released
When you’re ready, release goods into circulation or export duty-free.
Why choose 33F
Customs Clearance Support
At 33F, every delivery is a promise kept — on time, every time. We move your goods with care, precision, and reliability, ensuring safety at every stage of the journey. Backed by a dedicated team that thrives on solving challenges, we don’t just transport freight — we keep your business moving forward with confidence
Require customs clearance support?
We can handle customs clearance via our trusted agents, ensuring smooth compliance from start to finish.
Our services
Warehousing
Warehousing
Explore the full breadth of our in-house transport services, delivering on your brand promises
Testimonials
We provide reliable, efficient, and innovative logistics solutions tailored to your business needs.
“Highly recommend for any brand or company looking for a fulfilment partner that brings in expertise and a desire to help you grow your business.
Leah, Founder - Realm Shoes
"Professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in our success — 33 Fulfilment understood our brand and made the transition seamless"
Tina G., Head of Logistics - Masia
"We’ve been able to scale smarter, reduce returns costs, and improve efficiency across our fulfilment operations thanks to 33 Fulfilment."
Shireen S., COO - Just Hype
"The efficiency and professionalism of Logis have exceeded our expectations. Their seamless service has made shipping stress-free and reliable!"
Emma T., Logistics Manager
"Thanks to Logis, we’ve improved delivery times and minimized disruptions. Their dedication to excellence has made them a trusted partner!"
Lucas M., Operations Supervisor
"Logis delivers outstanding service with unmatched reliability. Their expertise and innovative solutions have greatly optimized our operations!"
Olivia S., Supply Chain Director
Testimonials
We provide reliable, efficient, and innovative logistics solutions tailored to your business needs.
“Highly recommend for any brand or company looking for a fulfilment partner that brings in expertise and a desire to help you grow your business.
Leah, Founder - Realm Shoes
"Professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in our success — 33 Fulfilment understood our brand and made the transition seamless"
Tina G., Head of Logistics - Masia
"We’ve been able to scale smarter, reduce returns costs, and improve efficiency across our fulfilment operations thanks to 33 Fulfilment."
Shireen S., COO - Just Hype
"The efficiency and professionalism of Logis have exceeded our expectations. Their seamless service has made shipping stress-free and reliable!"
Emma T., Logistics Manager
"Thanks to Logis, we’ve improved delivery times and minimized disruptions. Their dedication to excellence has made them a trusted partner!"
Lucas M., Operations Supervisor
"Logis delivers outstanding service with unmatched reliability. Their expertise and innovative solutions have greatly optimized our operations!"
Olivia S., Supply Chain Director
Testimonials
We provide reliable, efficient, and innovative logistics solutions tailored to your business needs.
“Highly recommend for any brand or company looking for a fulfilment partner that brings in expertise and a desire to help you grow your business.
Leah, Founder - Realm Shoes
"Professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in our success — 33 Fulfilment understood our brand and made the transition seamless"
Tina G., Head of Logistics - Masia
"We’ve been able to scale smarter, reduce returns costs, and improve efficiency across our fulfilment operations thanks to 33 Fulfilment."
Shireen S., COO - Just Hype
"The efficiency and professionalism of Logis have exceeded our expectations. Their seamless service has made shipping stress-free and reliable!"
Emma T., Logistics Manager
"Thanks to Logis, we’ve improved delivery times and minimized disruptions. Their dedication to excellence has made them a trusted partner!"
Lucas M., Operations Supervisor
"Logis delivers outstanding service with unmatched reliability. Their expertise and innovative solutions have greatly optimized our operations!"
Olivia S., Supply Chain Director
Frequently asked questions about 3PL
Frequently asked questions about 3PL
Frequently asked questions
about 3PL
What is a Fashion 3PL, and how can it help my brand?
A Fashion 3PL, also called Fashion third party logistics, is a specialist fulfilment partner that stores your inventory, picks/packs orders and ships them to your customers on your behalf. For fashion brands, a good partner will also handle size or colour variations, fragile packaging, high return rates and peak season volumes, so you can scale without building your own warehouse team.
What does 3PL ecommerce fulfilment include for clothing and fashion?
3PL ecommerce fulfilment typically includes goods in and stock checks, warehousing, pick/pack, shipping and returns processing, plus ongoing inventory reporting so you can reorder confidently. For Clothing third party logistics, it can also include extra services like polybagging, kitting, relabelling and branded packaging to protect presentation and reduce returns.
Do you support 3PL apparel fulfilment for fast-growing apparel brands?
Yes, 3PL apparel fulfilment is designed for brands that need speed, accuracy and flexibility as order volume increases. The right setup supports rapid SKU growth, multiple sales channels and reliable dispatch performance without you having to manage staffing, storage or carrier contracts on a day to day basis.
How do I choose between apparel fulfilment companies for my fashion brand?
When comparing apparel fulfilment companies, look for a. proven fashion handling (garments, accessories, returns), b. transparent pricing, c. clear SLAs for dispatch and accuracy and d. the ability to scale during launches and peak periods. If you’re evaluating fashion third party logistics, ask what cut-off times are, how they handle returns/refunds workflow and even how they prevent picking errors such as size or colour mix-ups.
Partner with 33 F for 3PL ecommerce fulfilment
Looking for reliable, efficient and scalable fashion third party logistics solutions? Let us handle your operation with precision and care.
📦 Simple & Fair
⏳ Value That Stacks
🚛 Brand-led Operation
Partner with 33 F for 3PL ecommerce fulfilment
Looking for reliable, efficient and scalable fashion third party logistics solutions? Let us handle your operation with precision and care.
📦 Simple & Fair
⏳ Value That Stacks
🚛 Brand-led Operation
Partner with 33 F for 3PL ecommerce fulfilment
Looking for reliable, efficient and scalable fashion third party logistics solutions? Let us handle your operation with precision and care.
📦 Simple & Fair
⏳ Value That Stacks
🚛 Brand-led Operation
Logistics statistics and facts
UK parcel volumes are increasing
Measured parcels across the UK increased by 8.3% to 3.9 billion items in 2023–24 (1).
Choose 33F and avoid delivery problems
Delivery problems are common, so fulfilment quality matters. 67% of people reported having a delivery issue in the past six months, with common issues including delivery delays (27%) and parcels left in inappropriate locations (23%) (2).
Returns are a major hidden cost
Returns are a major hidden cost in fashion fulfilment, that’s why specialist 3PL matters. Online returns for apparel are typically 30–50%, which brings fulfilment cost and complexity (3).
Retail uses the highest share of warehouse space
In Q3 2025, retail occupiers took the highest share of UK Big Box warehouse space at 42% (4).
Logistics statistics and facts
Logistics statistics and facts
What is a Fashion 3PL, and how can it help my brand?
A Fashion 3PL, also called Fashion third party logistics, is a specialist fulfilment partner that stores your inventory, picks/packs orders and ships them to your customers on your behalf. For fashion brands, a good partner will also handle size or colour variations, fragile packaging, high return rates and peak season volumes, so you can scale without building your own warehouse team.
What does 3PL ecommerce fulfilment include for clothing and fashion?
3PL ecommerce fulfilment typically includes goods in and stock checks, warehousing, pick/pack, shipping and returns processing, plus ongoing inventory reporting so you can reorder confidently. For Clothing third party logistics, it can also include extra services like polybagging, kitting, relabelling and branded packaging to protect presentation and reduce returns.
Do you support 3PL apparel fulfilment for fast-growing apparel brands?
Yes, 3PL apparel fulfilment is designed for brands that need speed, accuracy and flexibility as order volume increases. The right setup supports rapid SKU growth, multiple sales channels and reliable dispatch performance without you having to manage staffing, storage or carrier contracts on a day to day basis.
How do I choose between apparel fulfilment companies for my fashion brand?
When comparing apparel fulfilment companies, look for a. proven fashion handling (garments, accessories, returns), b. transparent pricing, c. clear SLAs for dispatch and accuracy and d. the ability to scale during launches and peak periods. If you’re evaluating fashion third party logistics, ask what cut-off times are, how they handle returns/refunds workflow and even how they prevent picking errors such as size or colour mix-ups.
UK parcel volumes are increasing
Measured parcels across the UK increased by 8.3% to 3.9 billion items in 2023–24. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/postal-services/monitoring-reports/2023-2024/post-monitoring-report-2023-24.pdf?v=384016
Choose 33F and avoid delivery problems
Delivery problems are common, so fulfilment quality matters. 67% of people reported having a delivery issue in the past six months, with common issues including delivery delays (27%) and parcels left in inappropriate locations (23%). https://www.ofcom.org.uk/post/deliveries-and-charges/best-and-worst-parcel-firms-for-customer-service-satisfaction-revealed-2024
Returns are a major hidden cost
Returns are a major hidden cost in fashion fulfilment, that’s why specialist 3PL matters. Online returns for apparel are typically 30–50%, which brings fulfilment cost and complexity. https://www.jll.com/en-uk/guides/is-ecommerce-now-net-positive-for-physical-retail
Retail uses the highest share of warehouse space
In Q3 2025, retail occupiers took the highest share of UK Big Box warehouse space at 42%. https://www.avisonyoung.co.uk/news-item/-/article/2025/10/31/third-consecutive-quarter-of-take-up-growth-for-big-box-market-but-supply-challenges-linger