Comprehensive guide to shipping methods, carrier options, international logistics, and temperature-controlled shipping.
3PL SHIP partners with leading carriers to provide reliable, cost-effective shipping for pharmaceutical and supplement products.
Cost-effective for non-urgent orders. Transit time: 3-7 business days depending on zone.
Faster delivery with 2-3 day service. Recommended for time-sensitive products.
Next-day delivery for urgent orders. Required for certain temperature-controlled shipments.
3PL SHIP handles all aspects of international logistics including customs documentation, duty calculations, and regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical products.
Automated customs documentation and declarations for smooth clearance
GDP-compliant handling and documentation for international pharmaceutical shipping
Automatic calculation and collection of duties, taxes, and fees
Certain pharmaceutical products may have shipping restrictions based on destination country regulations. Our system automatically flags restricted shipments during order creation.
View Compliance GuideSpecialized packaging and shipping for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products with continuous temperature monitoring.
Insulated packaging with gel packs for vaccines, biologics, and sensitive supplements
Dry ice packaging for frozen biologics and specialty pharmaceuticals
Specialized ultra-low temperature shipping for research materials and sensitive compounds
Climate-controlled packaging for products requiring controlled room temperature
All temperature-controlled shipments include data loggers that record temperature throughout transit. Temperature excursion alerts are automatically sent if thresholds are exceeded.
Learn More About Cold ChainActual weight vs dimensional weight (length × width × height ÷ 139 for domestic)
Distance from our facility to destination (Zones 1-8 for domestic, international zones vary)
Ground, expedited, or overnight service with varying costs
Temperature-controlled packaging, signature requirements, insurance, etc.
3PL SHIP's high shipping volumes allow us to negotiate deeply discounted rates with carriers—savings we pass directly to you. Most customers save 30-50% compared to retail carrier rates.
Shipping zones represent the distance packages travel from our FDA-registered facility to the destination. The farther the package travels, the higher the zone number and shipping cost.