3PL – Third‑Party Logistics
We offer flexible third‑party logistics (3PL) solutions for businesses importing, storing, and distributing goods to other companies in Norway. A tailored warehousing solution combined with smart logistics improves your supply chain efficiency and increases profitability.
Looking for a reliable 3PL partner?
As your 3PL (Third‑Party Logistics) provider, we ensure your goods are handled with care and managed by experienced logistics professionals. We can take responsibility for all or part of your supply chain.
As a full-service logistics provider, we offer the expertise, facilities, and systems required to support your operations.
Key benefits of our 3PL solutions
- Strategically located warehouse facilities
- Nationwide distribution network
- Automated, high‑performance storage solutions
- Advanced WMS with full visibility
- Seamless IT integrations
- Flexible 3PL solutions tailored to your business
- Expert logistics support
5 reasons to outsource warehousing and logistics
- Flexible cost model aligned with usage
- Access to experts and reliable professional support
- Modern automated warehouses with efficient handling
- Professional logistics gives you a competitive advantage
- No staffing or HR challenges
Our facilities
We offer warehouse capacity centrally located in the Oslo and Eastern Norway region. Smaller terminals across the country provide options for short-term storage.
The type of goods determines the appropriate storage solution, including:
- short- or long-term storage
- high or low inventory turnover
Smaller goods such as spare parts, interior products, or garments may use vertical lift systems or AutoStore. Pallets, IBC containers, or similar units are stored in racking systems.
All our facilities are designed to support an efficient and scalable 3PL setup.
We store your goods based on criteria such as weight, volume, height, turnover frequency, product type and hazardous classification.
Small items and long goods are stored in shelves or racks, while pallet goods are stored in racking systems adapted to the product size.
Goods are secured according to warehouse regulations using wrapping or strapping to ensure safety.
A vertical lift module is an efficient storage solution for small goods. It is cost-effective, fast, and improves picking quality.
Our modern systems include visual screens and laser guidance to support accurate picking.
AutoStore is a modular, cube-based storage system operated by an advanced WMS.
Goods are stored in bins, and robots retrieve items based on orders. This solution is ideal for small to medium-sized goods with high turnover.
Read mor about our AuroStore solutions
We offer storage on open areas, both indoors and outdoors.
We provide a complete 3PL solution for e-commerce businesses, managing logistics from start to finish.
Our solution includes:
- Efficient lead times
- Seamless checkout integration
- Real-time tracking
- Combined import and distribution services
ColliCare operates approved bonded warehouses in accordance with applicable regulations.
Strict requirements apply regarding:
- what goods can be stored
- how long goods can remain in storage
- customs regulations governing the facilities
Cross docking
Cross-docking enables more efficient logistics flows by eliminating unnecessary storage costs.
How it works:
- We receive shipments from your suppliers
- Goods are repacked, consolidated, labelled and scanned
- A single shipment is sent directly to your customer
This results in a cost-effective and efficient solution, both for you and your customers.
WMS (Warehouse Management System)
A robust WMS is essential for efficient goods flow and logistics control.
The system provides:
- Full visibility of inbound and outbound goods
- Accurate order sequencing (FIFO – First In First Out)
- Advanced location management
- Efficient use of warehouse space
The system is user-friendly, enabling fast onboarding and smooth operations.
IT system integration
For optimal workflow, integration between your ERP system and our WMS is highly beneficial.
Orders registered in your system can automatically transfer to our WMS, allowing fast and efficient processing.
An integrated IT setup creates strong conditions for an optimal 3PL solution.
What is 4PL?
In some cases, your company may require more than a 3PL solution.
4PL (Fourth‑Party Logistics) goes further by managing, developing, and optimising your entire logistics function.
4PL can include:
- Strategic logistics planning
- Dedicated logistics consultants
- System integration and process development
With 4PL, you can focus on your core business while the logistics partner manages the full supply chain.
Customer service
We prioritise close customer relationships and provide a dedicated customer service team for warehouse and 3PL clients.
There is no phone menu – you get direct access to a dedicated contact person.
Our service includes:
- Dedicated contact person with logistics expertise
- WMS access for real-time overview of orders and stock
- Documentation of inbound goods
- Fast registration of incoming goods
- Scanning of all outbound orders
- Daily transport to distribution hubs
- Live tracking with flexible search options
Sustainability in warehousing
- Clear environmental targets for our warehouses
- Full waste sorting and recycling
- Environmentally friendly electric equipment
FAQ – Warehousing, 3PL and logistics
When you outsource your warehouse operations, you only pay for what you use – there are no fixed costs.
Pricing is based on your activity level and specific needs. You typically pay for storage space used and the services performed, such as handling, picking and packing.
This makes warehousing costs flexible and scalable, especially for seasonal or growing businesses.
Third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing means outsourcing your storage and logistics operations to a professional provider.
3PL is a good fit if you have varying storage needs or require flexible warehouse capacity. Your storage costs will adapt to your usage and seasonality, while a professional team handles order processing, picking and packing.
AutoStore is an automated warehouse solution where robots operate within a grid-based storage system.
Goods are stored in bins and retrieved automatically, ensuring fast, accurate and space-efficient order handling. The system is modular and controlled by an advanced warehouse management system (WMS).
Automated warehouse elevators, also known as vertical lift modules, are storage systems designed for small or low-volume goods.
These computer-driven systems retrieve items quickly and precisely, making them a cost-effective and reliable solution that improves picking efficiency and reduces handling time.
A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is software used to manage and optimise warehouse operations.
With a WMS, you can:
- place and track orders
- monitor stock levels
- gain full visibility of inventory status
The system ensures efficient warehouse processes and better control of your logistics flow.
Yes, we offer a wide range of value-added services to support your supply chain.
These include:
- pick & pack
- labelling and relabelling
- repacking and kitting
- quality control
- returns handling
- cross-docking and consolidation
Yes, our warehouse systems can be integrated with your ERP or order management system.
This enables seamless data exchange, automatic order processing, and a more efficient workflow across your logistics operations.
Yes, our warehousing solutions are designed to scale with your business.
We offer flexible capacity that can increase or decrease based on demand, making it easier to manage seasonal variations and growth without investing in your own infrastructure.
4PL (Fourth‑Party Logistics) is a more advanced logistics solution where a provider takes responsibility for managing and optimising your entire supply chain.
While a 3PL focuses on specific logistics services such as warehousing and distribution, a 4PL acts as a strategic partner. This can include coordinating multiple logistics providers, managing systems and data, and improving overall supply chain performance.
With a 4PL solution, you can focus on your core business while your logistics partner handles planning, integration and continuous optimisation.
