Prep center · Richmond, TX

Cims 3PL

Richmond, TXFounded 2022cimsuppliers.com ↗+1 832-945-8268

Reviewed · 2026-09-29

Full 3PL

General fulfillment operation with a verified FBA prep service. Never ranked and never counted in our prep-specialist stats.

Editor summary

Cims 3PL is a small ecommerce fulfillment warehouse in Richmond, Texas, in the Houston suburbs, run by CIMS 3PL LLC, a Texas company registered in May 2022. It publishes an FBA prep rate card: $1.25 per unit covers receiving and inspection, FNSKU labeling, polybagging and bubble wrap, with new FBA-compliant cartons at $4 each, carton labels at $2 each, and outbound loading to Amazon at $2 to $3 per box or $30 to $35 per pallet. Pallet storage is $30 a month and DTC order fulfillment runs $1.75 to $2.50 an order depending on monthly volume, with returns, kitting, bundling and subscription boxes also offered. The site lists one location. Cautions: the homepage quotes FBA prep at $1.50 per unit while the pricing page says $1.25, so confirm the rate in writing before shipping. The About page claims eight years of logistics services, but archived copies show this domain ran an online salt lamp store in 2018 and 2019, and the 3PL site first appears in January 2022. The website gives only 'Richmond, Texas' with no street address. Its client testimonials are signed with initials only, so we did not use them.

Operating since:: 2022 (4 yrs)

At a glance

2022Founded4 yrs operating

11Servicesprep + adjacent

Services offered

FNSKU labeling: Amazon's per-seller-per-SKU barcode applied before inventory enters an FC. Required for FBA.
Inspection: Per-unit visual and functional QC. Catches damage before Amazon's receive team does.
Bundling: Bundling multiple SKUs into a single buyable unit (e.g., starter packs, gift sets).
Prep: Receiving, labeling, repackaging your inventory to Amazon's exact specs before each shipment.
Polybagging: Suffocation-warning polybagging for soft, fragile, or multi-pack items per Amazon's prep policy.
Bubble wrap: Bubble-wrap protection for fragile units (glass, ceramic, electronics) before shipment.
B2B fulfillment: Amazon B2B / wholesale prep including palletization and case-pack requirements.
Long-term storage: Bulk storage beyond Amazon's 6-month long-term limit, often cheaper than FC overage fees.
Returns processing: FBA / FBM returns processing: receive, inspect, regrade, restock, or dispose.
Kitting: Combining loose components into a single SKU before sending to Amazon. Reduces FBA fees.
DTC fulfillment: Direct-to-consumer pick-pack-ship fulfillment for Shopify, WooCommerce, and other DTC channels.

Pricing

$$mid

FBA Prep tab on https://cimsuppliers.com/pricing/ (captured 2026-09-29): FNSKU labeling + polybagging + bubble wrap + receiving and inspection $1.25/unit; new FBA-compliant boxes $4/box; box labeling $2/box; extra work $40/man hour. Outbound loading to an Amazon warehouse or another 3PL: $3/box under 10 boxes; $2.50/box or $35/pallet for 10-49 boxes or 1-4 pallets; $2/box or $30/pallet above that; palletization $15/pallet; shipping labels $3/label. Receiving $2-$3/box or $30-$35/pallet; inspection and count $0.20/item; pallet storage $30/month; DTC fulfillment $2.50/order under 500 orders a month, $2/order at 500-1,500 and $1.75/order above 1,500, plus $0.25-$0.30 per extra pick; returns $2.50/return. The homepage states '$1.5/unit for FBA prep' (https://cimsuppliers.com/); confirm which rate applies.

Retrieved 2026-09-29

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FAQ

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Where is Cims 3PL located?

Cims 3PL operates in Richmond, TX.

What services does Cims 3PL offer?

Cims 3PL offers 11 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, Bundling, Prep, Polybagging, Bubble wrap, B2B fulfillment, Long-term storage, Returns processing, Kitting, DTC fulfillment. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.

What does Cims 3PL charge?

Cims 3PL fBA Prep tab on https://cimsuppliers.com/pricing/ (captured 2026-09-29): FNSKU labeling + polybagging + bubble wrap + receiving and inspection $1.25/unit; new FBA-compliant boxes $4/box; box labeling $2/box; extra work $40/man hour. Outbound loading to an Amazon warehouse or another 3PL: $3/box under 10 boxes; $2.50/box or $35/pallet for 10-49 boxes or 1-4 pallets; $2/box or $30/pallet above that; palletization $15/pallet; shipping labels $3/label. Receiving $2-$3/box or $30-$35/pallet; inspection and count $0.20/item; pallet storage $30/month; DTC fulfillment $2.50/order under 500 orders a month, $2/order at 500-1,500 and $1.75/order above 1,500, plus $0.25-$0.30 per extra pick; returns $2.50/return. The homepage states '$1.5/unit for FBA prep' (https://cimsuppliers.com/); confirm which rate applies.

Is Cims 3PL currently accepting new clients?

Cims 3PL indicates they are accepting new clients as of our last review. Capacity changes seasonally, especially during Q4 prep season. Confirm directly via their website or phone before committing volume.

Does Cims 3PL handle hazmat?

We have not recorded a yes or no on hazmat for Cims 3PL. If you sell batteries, aerosols, flammables, or lithium cells, confirm in writing with Cims 3PL which hazard classes they take before committing volume; many prep centers do not handle these categories.

How long has Cims 3PL been operating?

Cims 3PL has been operating since 2022 (4 years as of our last review). Newer operator; cross-check recent reviews and named-staff tenure for added signal.

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