3PL for Bulky Freight, Managed End-to-End
Linehaul, cross-docking, sorting and last-mile delivery under one relationship, with one point of contact. PicUp manages the freight from origin to the customer's door.
What is third-party logistics (3PL)?
Third-party logistics means outsourcing the movement, handling and delivery of goods to a specialist provider instead of running that infrastructure in-house. A 3PL typically covers linehaul transport between cities, cross-docking to consolidate and re-route freight, sorting and picking, and final delivery to the end customer.
PicUp manages this as one connected service. Linehaul and cross-docking are delivered through a vetted partner network under PicUp's management, and last-mile delivery is run on PicUp's own driver network. The client holds one relationship and deals with one team. PicUp manages every leg and is the client's single point of contact.
PicUp does not offer warehousing, storage or inventory management. Freight moves through the network in transit. It does not sit in it.
How the network fits together
PicUp's managed 3PL network, from interstate linehaul through to last-mile delivery.
| Stage | What happens | Where | Run by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul | Interstate freight transport between major hubs | Melbourne ↔ Sydney, Melbourne ↔ Brisbane, Sydney ↔ Brisbane | Vetted partner network, managed by PicUp |
| Cross-dock | Freight is received, consolidated and re-sorted for onward delivery | Metro Melbourne, Metro Sydney and Metro Brisbane | Vetted partner network, managed by PicUp |
| Sorting and picking | Orders are sorted and picked for dispatch | Metro Melbourne, Metro Sydney and Metro Brisbane | Vetted partner network, managed by PicUp |
| Last-mile delivery | Final delivery to the customer, including bulky and room of choice | Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane metro (standard). Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula, Northern Rivers NSW, Newcastle, Central Coast and Wollongong by request, regional surcharge quoted per lane. | PicUp driver network |
Cross-dock and sorting are not sold as standalone services.
They form part of the full linehaul-to-last-mile chain PicUp manages for each client.
One relationship, one point of accountability
Running linehaul, a cross-dock and last-mile delivery through three separate vendors means three contracts, three tracking systems, and three parties pointing at each other when freight goes missing. PicUp manages the full chain, so the freight has one accountable owner from the moment it leaves origin to the moment it reaches the customer.
That matters most for bulky and oversized freight. Handoffs between providers are where damage, delay and lost items happen. Fewer failure points, fewer conversations, one number to call.
Tracking runs end to end. Every consignment carries through the chain with proof of delivery captured at the final drop, per stop, including photo capture and recipient confirmation. Clients see status across every leg in one place rather than reconciling three vendor portals.
Case study: A leading Australian baby furniture brand
Before PicUp, this client ran freight through three separate providers: a linehaul carrier, a cross-dock operator, and a last-mile courier. Three invoices, three tracking systems, and three parties to chase whenever something slipped through a handoff. Supply chain bottlenecks were a constant drag on service to customers.
PicUp consolidated the chain into a single partnership: one point of accountability, one invoice, one team managing linehaul, cross-dock and last-mile delivery end to end. The brand now ships nursery and baby gear from Brisbane to Sydney 2–3 times a week, 5–10 pallets per run. PicUp cross-docks and sorts in Sydney, then delivers to the customer the next business day after the truck arrives, every shipment tracked with scan events at each stage.
First month of operation: 99%+ DIFOT. PicUp now runs all of this client's deliveries across Queensland metro and NSW metro, and is expanding into Victoria metro from Q4 2026.
Built to plug into your systems
For clients moving consistent volume, PicUp integrates directly with your order management or e-commerce platform so consignments flow through automatically. No manual uploads, no spreadsheet handoffs. For lower, less predictable volume, our on-demand delivery tier covers self-serve bookings without integration.
Commercial terms are set per client. Talk to the team about lane volumes and PicUp will build the pricing around them.
Current network
Linehaul runs between Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, through partner carriers managed by PicUp. Cross-docking and sorting operate across metro Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
Last-mile delivery covers Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane metro as standard. The Gold Coast , Sunshine Coast, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula, Northern Rivers NSW, Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong are available by request, with a regional surcharge quoted per lane. Talk to the team to confirm fit.
Built for businesses moving bulky freight at volume
This is not a fit for one-off parcels, light e-commerce, or businesses needing stock held in a warehouse.
It is built for retailers, wholesalers and suppliers shipping furniture, appliances, homewares and large-format goods interstate who need the final mile delivered without managing multiple vendors.
Common questions
Does PicUp have examples of this working for a client?
Yes. A leading Australian baby furniture brand previously managed linehaul, cross-docking and last-mile delivery through three separate providers. PicUp consolidated this into one partnership, running 2–3 linehaul shipments a week from Brisbane to Sydney and handling 400–600 last-mile deliveries a week across Queensland and NSW, at 99%+ DIFOT in the first month.
Is PicUp a 3PL?
Yes. PicUp manages the full third-party logistics chain for bulky freight. Linehaul and cross-docking run through vetted partners under PicUp's management, and last-mile delivery runs on PicUp's own Driver network, so the client holds one relationship with one point of contact.
Does PicUp offer warehousing or storage?
No. PicUp provides cross-docking, which is transit handling and consolidation. It does not hold stock, manage inventory or offer long-term storage.
Does PicUp deliver to Melbourne?
Yes. Linehaul, cross-docking and last-mile delivery are all live in Melbourne for business freight.
Does PicUp offer cross-docking as a standalone service?
No. Cross-docking is part of the managed linehaul-to-last-mile chain and is not sold separately.
What is the minimum volume?
There is no fixed minimum, but the service is built for businesses moving consistent bulky freight volume. Talk to the team and PicUp will confirm fit on the first call.
What areas does last-mile delivery cover?
Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane metro are covered as standard. The Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula, Northern Rivers NSW, Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong are available by request, with a regional surcharge quoted per lane.
What is linehaul?
Linehaul is interstate freight transport between major hubs, moving goods between cities before they reach a cross-dock or local delivery network.
What is cross-docking?
Cross-docking is the process of receiving, consolidating and re-sorting freight for onward delivery, without holding it in storage.
Talk to the team about your freight
Tell PicUp the lanes, the volume and the type of freight. The team will come back with a network plan and pricing.
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