Flexible 3PL Warehousing & Storage Services

Able Logistics offers full third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing solutions across the South Island, New Zealand, with facilities in Christchurch and Dunedin providing businesses with scalable, integrated storage and distribution services. Whether you need short-term storage or a fully managed logistics operation, Able Logistics has the infrastructure and experience to support your business.

What Is 3PL Warehousing?

Third-party logistics means outsourcing your warehousing, inventory management, and distribution to a specialist provider. Rather than investing in your own facility and staff, you access professional logistics infrastructure through Able Logistics, allowing you to scale operations up or down in line with real business demand without fixed overhead costs.

Full Warehouse Management System

Our full Warehouse Management System (WMS) gives clients complete, real-time visibility of their stock at any time. Every stock movement is recorded as it happens, and clients can access an online portal to view inventory levels, track orders, and review historical movements without needing to contact our team. The WMS is fully integrated with our transport operation, providing a seamless end-to-end view of your supply chain.

Container Devanning

As an MPI-approved transitional facility, Able Logistics is authorised to receive imported goods directly from international shipping containers. Container devanning, the process of unloading and unpacking containers into storage, is handled efficiently by our team and immediately reflected in the WMS so your stock is visible from the moment it enters our facility.

Pick & Pack Services

Our pick-and-pack service handles order fulfilment on your behalf. Our warehouse team selects items from stock according to customer orders, packages them correctly, and prepares them for despatch. This service suits businesses of all sizes and removes the overhead of managing in-house fulfilment.

3PL Warehousing FAQs

  • What is the difference between 3PL and simply renting warehouse space?

    With standard warehouse rental, you manage your own stock and fulfilment. 3PL outsources those management functions too, including inventory tracking, pick and pack, and distribution, all supported by our WMS and transport network.

  • How does the WMS give me visibility of my stock?

    Every stock movement in our facility is recorded in real time. As a client, you have login access to view current inventory levels, order status, and movement history at any time from any device.

  • What does 'MPI-approved transitional facility' mean?

    It means Able Logistics is authorised to receive imported goods from shipping containers before biosecurity clearance is complete, streamlining the import process and reducing delays for businesses bringing products into New Zealand.

  • Can I use pick and pack if my order volumes are small?

    Yes. We work with businesses across a range of order volumes and tailor our pick and pack service to suit your specific needs. Contact us to discuss what works best for your situation.

Find out more about our 3PL warehousing solutions by calling 03 349 2496.