3PL Competitor Offers Per-Cubic-Foot Pricing

Mobix Logistics, founded in 2003, operates not just in California but also has key warehouse locations in Utah and North Carolina, offering a strategic network for national distribution. The company's emphasis on operating its own facilities without third-party management is a core part of its value proposition, promising streamlined operations and cost savings. The per-cubic-foot pricing model enters a market where standard 3PL storage fees typically range from $0.40 to $0.60 per cubic foot per month. By simplifying the cost structure, Mobix directly counters the complex, multi-fee invoices common in the industry, which often include separate charges for receiving, picking, packing, and shipping. This strategy is a direct challenge to Amazon FBA's complex and often punitive fee system. E-commerce sellers frequently face escalating FBA storage fees for aged inventory, which can reach over $7.00 per cubic foot, making a predictable, usage-based model highly attractive for managing inventory flow and avoiding penalties. The move is timed with a shift in the Southern California industrial market. The Inland Empire's vacancy rate climbed to over 7.5%