Flexible, Scalable 3PL Logistics Solutions in New Zealand

Third Party Logistics Built Around Your Business

Carroll's is a family-owned third party logistics (3PL) provider with two warehouses in Auckland and delivery across New Zealand. We take care of your warehousing, inventory management, pick and pack, and nationwide delivery, set up to suit how your business actually runs.

Our activity-based pricing means you pay for what you use, not for fixed capacity, so your costs follow your volumes through quiet months and peak seasons. We work with businesses holding 100+ pallets and processing 500 to 25,000+ orders a month.

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2388

pallet spaces available now

Suitable for: Grocery Items, Consumer Items, Courier Size Orders, Nationwide Delivery. High volume B2B/B2C

* 100 pallet minimum inventory

1863

pallet spaces available now

Suitable for: Industrial Items, Consumer Items, Courier Size Orders, Nationwide Delivery. Bulk pallet in/pallet out clients.

* 100 pallet minimum inventory

High-Volume Pick, Pack & Dispatch

We specialise in high-volume pick and pack for small items and courier-size orders, fulfilling for both B2B and B2C customers. Each order is scanned at every stage, from picking to packing, with scan pack automation and our Warehouse Management System tracking every unit. It's how we deliver 99.6% order accuracy at volume.

Shipping mixed bundles or single-unit orders? See our multi-SKU fulfilment service.

  1. Real-time visibility of your orders and inventory, 24/7.
  2. Order and shipping updates for your customers.
  3. Local and nationwide delivery in 1-3 days.
  4. Secure systems to protect your customer data.
  5. Two Auckland fulfilment centres, plus nationwide
    carrier partners.
  6. Our own trucking fleet, from small parcels to coils of steel.
     
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3PL for Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Building Materials, Electronics, Clothing, Hardware, Steel, Oils, Plumbing, Electrical, Packaging, Consumer Goods

Temperature-Controlled Warehousing at 15-25°C

Our temperature-controlled warehousing holds sensitive stock at a steady 15-25°C, protecting pharmaceuticals, supplements, beauty products and speciality foods from heat and temperature swings.

Find out more about our temperature-controlled logistics.

Our 3PL services also include:

  1. White glove’ services including onsite assembly.
  2. 500 to 25,000+ picks per month.
  3. Batch matching and traceability.
  4. Rework, labelling and repacking.
  5. Rack and shelf configurations to suit your products.
  6. High level of inventory visibility
    and tracking.
  7. Returns handling, from testing
    and assessment to reporting
    and disposal.

Stored in our Auckland warehouses
and delivered as far as Invercargill in
1-3 days.

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Real-Time Inventory Management and Reporting

Our secure online portal lets you check stock levels, track orders and run reports 24/7, with full EDI integration so orders and stock updates flow straight between our systems and yours.

You always know what you have and where it is, so you can plan reorders with confidence and give your customers accurate delivery times.

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Auckland Warehouses Built for Nationwide Distribution

Our two Auckland warehouses sit close to the country's main freight routes. Our Mangere Bridge site is near Auckland Airport, Wiri Inland Port and the Ports of Auckland, and our Rosedale site in Albany is close to the Northern and Western Motorways.

Less time between warehouse and freight hub means lower freight costs and faster delivery to your customers.

The technology behind every order:

  1. RF barcode scanning, with 99.6% order accuracy.
  2. Scan pack automation that checks every order
    before dispatch.
  3. Full EDI integration with your systems.
  4. Full-time in-house IT support.
  5. KPI reporting on your account.
  6. Track and trace on every delivery.
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Why Outsource Your Warehousing to Carroll's
 

Running your own warehouse ties up capital in leases, staff, equipment and compliance. Outsourcing to Carroll's turns those fixed costs into a flexible cost that moves with your business.

  1. Remove the costs of running your own warehouse, including labour, health and safety, ACC levies and
    MPI compliance.
  2. Expand or reduce your space in line with seasonal and business demand.
  3. Pay on an activity-based model: no activity, no charge.
  4. Free up working capital and avoid fixed-term leases.
  5. Benefit from facilities, equipment and systems shared across many clients.
  6. Track your costs clearly, with reporting on stock movements and sales activity.

Frequently Asked Questions about 3PL Logistics with Carroll's


What is 3PL?
3PL (third-party logistics) means outsourcing your warehousing, order fulfilment and delivery to a specialist provider instead of running it in-house. Carroll's designs a bespoke 3PL solution around your business, covering storage, pick, pack and dispatch, and nationwide delivery.

What's the minimum amount of stock needed to use a 3PL warehouse in Auckland?
Carroll's 3PL service requires a 100 pallet minimum inventory across its North Shore and South Auckland warehouses. If your stock volume is lower than this, it's worth checking directly what options are available.

Does Carroll's offer temperature-controlled warehousing?
Yes. Carroll's facilities maintain a consistent 15°C to 25°C environment, suited to temperature-sensitive goods like pharmaceuticals and specialty foods.

What industries uses 3PL warehousing?
3PL warehousing supports a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, building materials, electronics, clothing, hardware, steel, oils, plumbing, electrical, packaging and general consumer goods. Carroll's provides 3PL services across all of these categories in Auckland.

How much does 3PL warehousing cost in New Zealand?
Carroll's uses an activity-based cost model, so pricing is based on what you actually use rather than a fixed cost regardless of volume, meaning no activity means no charge. This lets costs scale up and down with seasonal and business demand.

Can I track my inventory in real time with a 3PL provider?
Yes. Carroll's secure online portal gives 24/7 visibility of stock levels, order status and reporting, backed by barcode RF scanning that delivers 99.6% order accuracy.

Where's a well-located 3PL warehouse in Auckland?
Carroll's operates two facilities, one in South Auckland near the airport, inland port and seaport, and one on the North Shore close to major motorway routes, positioning stock close to New Zealand's key freight hubs for faster, lower-cost delivery

 

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