Germany · Austria
E-commerce fulfilment in Germany: a 3PL for Europe's largest market
Germany is the largest e-commerce market in the EU and one of the most demanding. Log Market points you to vetted logistics warehouses in Germany that deliver fast, handle high return volumes and meet local rules. You contract directly with the 3PL you choose.
55 warehouses in 9 countries
Germany · Austria
Logistics and shipping
Direct contract with the 3PL
What you get
Warehouses on the ground
A shortlist of vetted warehouses suited to your products, close to your customers in Germany.
Comparable offers
Logistics and shipping priced on your real volumes, on the same grid.
One point of contact
The same support for every country, and a direct contract with the 3PL.
Why hold stock in Germany?
German customers expect fast delivery, precise tracking and easy returns. Return rates are among the highest in Europe, especially in fashion: processing returns locally changes your margins.
Our warehouses in Germany
Our vetted warehouses are spread across Germany to reach the whole country and Austria quickly. They include Bad Säckingen, on the Swiss border, ideal for storing in the EU while serving Switzerland quickly. They include Bad Säckingen, on the Swiss border, ideal for storing in the EU while serving Switzerland quickly. We choose the location based on where your customers are and how your stock arrives.
What to know before selling in Germany
- Packaging Act (VerpackG): every seller must register with the LUCID register and join a take-back scheme before selling.
- Electrical and electronic equipment requires a specific registration (ElektroG).
- High return rates: local returns processing is often decisive.
- Product information and customer service in German.
- VAT: OSS for EU distance sales; German VAT registration if you store stock locally. UK brands face customs on every parcel without EU stock.
Shipping and delivery
DHL leads the market, alongside Hermes, DPD, GLS and UPS. Packstations and parcel shops are widely used. Pallets move by groupage or LTL. We compare offers on your real volumes.
How the assessment works
You describe your sales and products in five minutes. We shortlist the right warehouses, compare their logistics and shipping offers on the same grid and give you a reasoned recommendation. You contract directly with the 3PL you choose. Our support is free.
See also: e-commerce fulfilment in Europe and how we vet our 3PL providers.
Frequently asked questions about e-commerce fulfilment in Germany
Do I need a warehouse in Germany to sell there?
Not at first: stock in France or the Benelux reaches Germany in 2 to 4 days. A local warehouse pays off once Germany is a significant market, especially with many returns.
What must I do before selling in Germany?
Register with LUCID for packaging, with ElektroG for electrical products, provide information in German, and register for German VAT if you store stock locally.
Can you handle my returns in Germany?
Yes, network warehouses inspect, repack and restock your returns locally, which speeds up refunds.
How much does Log Market's support cost?
Nothing: the assessment, the selection and the go-live follow-up are free and without commitment.
Further reading
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