Glossary
Shipping markup
Definition
On cost-plus shipping, what the 3PL adds to its carrier cost when it bills you, as a stated percentage or a fee per label that belongs in the contract. On a 3PL's own shipping rate card, the margin is inside the price and isn't shown separately.
Where the guide uses it
- How to audit a 3PL invoice: a step-by-step checklist
- How 3PLs bill LTL and FTL freight on B2B orders
- How carrier rate increases (GRIs) reach your 3PL invoice
- How 3PLs bill shipping: pass-through, markup or their own rate card
- How to read a 3PL invoice: summary, line items and detail files
- How to check 3PL shipping charges against carrier invoices
- How to verify a cost-plus shipping markup against your contract