International fulfillment from five regions, shipped to 150+ countries
Store inventory in Los Angeles, Chicago, Canada, the UK, Europe and Australia. We pick and pack every order the same day and deliver it like a local brand would, without you opening a single warehouse abroad.
- Storage, pick and pack, and postage in one quote
- Duties paid upfront or on delivery, your choice
- No minimum order volume
Get your free international quote
What is international fulfillment?
International fulfillment means a 3PL stores your inventory in or near the countries where your customers live, then packs and ships each order locally. Rapid Fulfillment runs fulfillment centers in the US (Los Angeles and Chicago), Canada, the UK, Europe and Australia, ships the same day, and reaches 150+ countries through Rapid Global Post.
- Fulfillment regions
- United States (Los Angeles, Chicago), Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia
- Shipping reach
- 150+ countries through 40+ carriers
- Order processing
- Same-day pick, pack and ship
- Duties
- DDP (paid at checkout) or DDU (paid on delivery)
- Cold storage
- Refrigerated 2–8°C and frozen (US)
- In business since
- 2015
Where are Rapid Fulfillment's warehouses?
Five fulfillment regions on one account and one inventory system. Each order ships from the region closest to your customer, so it arrives faster and costs less to deliver.
United States
Headquarters in Los Angeles with refrigerated and frozen storage, plus a Chicago warehouse closer to the Midwest and East Coast.
12924 Pierce St, Pacoima, CA 91331
Chicago, Illinois
Canada
Ship to Canadian customers domestically, without cross-border delays at checkout.
United Kingdom
Domestic delivery across Britain from England's logistics corridor.
Challenge House, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6DP
Europe
Fulfill EU orders inside the EU, so shoppers avoid import surprises.
Australia
Local delivery for Australian customers instead of long international transit.
How does Rapid ship to 150+ countries?
Through Rapid Global Post, the international shipping service from our parent company, RapidXO. Every order is routed to the best-value carrier for its destination, weight and speed, and our pooled volume gets you rates one brand can't negotiate alone.
- DDP or DDU by market. Collect duties at checkout so customers pay nothing at the door, or let them pay on arrival.
- Customs built in. Commercial invoices and HS classification support go with every parcel.
- Tracking door to door. You and your customer see every scan.
- Automatic with Shopify. International orders are routed and labeled for you.
Carriers include DHL Express, DHL eCommerce, FedEx, UPS, USPS, Canada Post, Purolator, Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, GLS, PostNL, Australia Post, NZ Post, Japan Post, SF Express and Aramex.
*Compared with shipping on your own. Savings vary by destination, weight, size and service level. Source: RapidXO.
What's included in international fulfillment?
Everything it takes to sell across borders, run by one team on one system.
International warehousing and inventory
Split stock across our five regions and see every unit in real time. We receive bulk inbound freight from your factory or US stock, count it, and make it live for orders.
- Pallet, shelf and bin storage in every region
- Real-time inventory counts by location
- Refrigerated (2–8°C) and frozen storage in the US
Same-day pick, pack and ship
Orders flow in from your store and marketplaces, get routed to the nearest region with stock, and leave the building the day they arrive. More on our ecommerce fulfillment.
- Multi-warehouse order routing
- Custom packaging and inserts available
- Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Amazon, TikTok Shop and more
Customs, duties and returns
We prepare the customs paperwork for every shipment and let you choose who pays duties in each market. Returns come back to a local warehouse and are inspected and restocked instead of written off.
- Commercial invoices, HS codes and declared values
- DDP or DDU shipping through Rapid Global Post
- Local returns processing and restocking
Rapid Fulfillment is not a licensed customs broker. For bulk imports we work alongside your broker or freight forwarder.
Already getting international orders?
See what it would cost to fulfill them locally. Your free quote covers storage, fulfillment and shipping for every market you sell in.
How do you start international fulfillment with Rapid?
Four steps from first conversation to your first international order.
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Request a quote
Share your products, monthly orders and target countries. We'll recommend regions and price each one.
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Connect your store
Link Shopify, Amazon, TikTok Shop or your cart. Orders come in and tracking goes back automatically.
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Send inventory
Ship bulk stock to the regions you choose. We receive, count and make it live.
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Ship worldwide
Orders are routed to the nearest region, packed the same day and tracked to the door.
Is local fulfillment better than shipping everything from the US?
Once a country brings you steady orders, usually yes.
| Shipping every order from the US | Rapid international fulfillment | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | International transit on every order | Domestic delivery from a local region |
| Postage | International parcel rates every time | Bulk freight in, local delivery out |
| Duties | Surprise charges at the customer's door | DDP or DDU, decided by you |
| Returns | Expensive cross-border returns | Returned and restocked locally |
| Support load | More "where is my order?" tickets | Fast, trackable delivery |
Who uses Rapid for international fulfillment?
US brands expanding into the UK
Fulfill British orders locally from Milton Keynes.
Overseas manufacturers selling in the US
Import in bulk and fulfill US orders from Los Angeles or Chicago.
Subscription and DTC brands
Reliable recurring shipments in every market you serve.
Marketplace and multichannel sellers
One inventory pool for your store, Amazon and TikTok Shop.
International fulfillment questions
Can't find your answer? A specialist can walk you through it.
Get my free quoteWhat is international fulfillment?
International fulfillment is when a third-party logistics (3PL) company stores your inventory, packs your orders and ships them to customers in other countries, usually from warehouses in or near those countries. Rapid Fulfillment does this from fulfillment centers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia.
Where are Rapid Fulfillment's warehouses?
Rapid Fulfillment has fulfillment centers in five regions: the United States (headquarters at 12924 Pierce St, Pacoima, CA 91331, plus a warehouse in Chicago, Illinois), Canada, the United Kingdom (Challenge House, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6DP), Europe and Australia.
How much does international fulfillment cost?
It depends on your storage needs, order volume, order size and destination countries. Our standard US rates are published. For international programs, request a free quote and we'll price storage, pick and pack, and postage for each market.
Do you handle customs and duties?
Yes. We prepare customs documentation for every international shipment, including commercial invoices, HS codes and declared values. Through Rapid Global Post you can ship DDP, where duties are collected at checkout and your customer pays nothing on delivery, or DDU, where the customer pays on arrival. Rapid Fulfillment is not a licensed customs broker, so for bulk imports we work with your broker or freight forwarder.
Can I store inventory in more than one country?
Yes. You can split inventory across any of our five regions. Each order is routed to the region that can deliver it fastest, and you can see stock levels for every location in real time.
How many countries can you ship to?
More than 150. Rapid Global Post routes each international order across 40+ parcel, postal, express and last-mile carriers, including DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail, Canada Post and Australia Post.
Is there a minimum order volume?
No. There's no minimum monthly order volume, so you can test a new market before committing a lot of inventory. Very low-volume accounts may have a small monthly account fee, listed on our pricing page.
Can you ship temperature-sensitive products?
We offer refrigerated (2–8°C) and frozen storage at our US fulfillment center. International cold-chain shipping depends on the product and destination, so include those details in your quote request.
How fast can I start shipping internationally?
As soon as your store is connected and your inventory is received, orders ship the same day they come in. Request a quote and we'll give you a realistic launch timeline for each region.
Sell worldwide without the shipping headaches
Tell us what you sell and where your customers are. We'll build a plan with storage, fulfillment and shipping costs for each market, free.
