Logistics group fulfilmentcrowd expands its US network

PE-backed firm teams up with Royal Fulfillment for centres in New Jersey, Chicago and Los Angeles

Logistics tech specialist fulfilmentcrowd is expanding its US network with new centres in New Jersey, Chicago and Los Angeles.

Chorley-based fulfilmentcrowd has teamed up with American group Royal Fulfillment on the centres designed to “support high-volume eCommerce and B2B distribution across the United States” and to offer coast-to-coast coverage for brands serving the US market. They will replace the group’s two previous US sites.

Last year fulfilmentcrowd secured an investment from private equity group Palatine, which said it wanted to help the logistics group continue its growth in the UK, Europe, Australia and the US.

Royal Fulfillment is a family-run operator with more than 18 years of industry experience. Its centres can handle both direct-to-consumer and large-scale retail distribution, and the business has worked with major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart and Sephora.

Fulfilmentcrowd says its expanded US network will give its customers access to a wider range of US shipping services, including through carriers such as USPS, FedEx and DHL

Lee Thompson, CEO at fulfilmentcrowd, said: “The US is a critical growth market for many of our clients. With this three-centre network, we’re aiming to reduce operational friction at scale, giving global brands the ability to operate domestically across the US with speed, flexibility and cost control built in.”

He added: “This is about more than just adding locations. These centres add to a network that already reflects how modern brands operate: omnichannel, fast-moving and customer-first. Now we can support these requirements across the entire United States.”