3PL warehouse and fulfilment in Germany. For online brands, marketplaces and retail.
Use a 3PL warehouse in Germany to store your stock and ship to customers across Germany and the EU, without leasing a building or hiring staff. Waredock handles pick & pack, returns, B2B orders and marketplace fulfilment for Amazon.de, Zalando, OTTO and Kaufland, all on one platform.
Fulfilment services in Germany. From one warehouse, every channel.
Everything you need to sell to German customers, from single parcels to retail pallets.
eCommerce fulfilment (D2C)
Storage, pick & pack and same-day dispatch for orders from your webshop, with tracked delivery and branded packaging options.
Learn moreB2B & retail fulfilment
Pallet and carton shipments to retailers and wholesalers, with retailer labelling, advance shipping notices and display builds.
Learn moreMarketplace fulfilment
Fulfilment for Amazon.de, Zalando, OTTO, Kaufland and eBay.de, with each marketplace’s delivery and packaging rules built in.
Learn moreReturns & refurbishment
Returns portal, grading and restocking, so returned items are back on sale quickly. Refurbishment for items that need work.
Learn moreKitting & value-added services
Bundles, gift sets, branded inserts, light assembly and gift wrap, done in the warehouse before dispatch.
Learn moreCross-border EU shipping
Reach Austria, Benelux, France, Poland and Denmark by road from Germany, with tracked parcel and pallet services.
Learn moreWhy a 3PL warehouse in Germany? Europe’s biggest eCommerce market, in the middle of the map.
Central gateway to European shoppers
Germany borders nine countries, so a German warehouse reaches France, Benelux, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and Denmark by fast ground shipping.
World-class infrastructure
Dense motorway and rail networks, major cargo airports and experienced carriers mean predictable transit times and robust capacity.
Quality that lowers returns
German operations are known for accuracy and process discipline, which means fewer picking errors, fewer returns and smoother reverse logistics.
Demanding, loyal shoppers
German consumers expect fast delivery, clear returns and German-language service. Meeting those expectations from a local warehouse builds repeat purchases.
German logistics hubs in our network.
Connecting to warehouses in key regions gives you fast delivery options, a wide choice of carriers and resilient capacity.
Berlin
Germany’s largest city and a fast-growing eCommerce hub linking Central and Eastern Europe, with dense parcel networks and strong D2C demand.
Warehouse in Berlin GermanyHamburg
One of Europe’s busiest ports with strong road and rail links, ideal for import-focused brands and the gateway to the Nordics.
Warehouse in Hamburg GermanyFrankfurt
The centre of Germany, next to one of Europe’s largest cargo airports, with fast carrier reach across the country and to Benelux and France.
Warehouse in Frankfurt GermanyMunich
Serves southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with high purchasing power, reliable carriers and efficient cross-border parcel flows.
Warehouse in MunichFast delivery across Germany.
Next-day delivery is standard for most German parcels with major carriers such as DHL, DPD and GLS. Choose the carriers and service levels that fit your customers, from economy to express, with tracking on every order.
Selling in Germany: what to know.
- VAT registration. Storing stock in a German warehouse generally means registering for VAT in Germany.
- Packaging law (VerpackG). Businesses that put packaged goods on the German market must register in the LUCID packaging register and join a packaging scheme.
- Electronics (ElektroG). Electrical and electronic products need registration with stiftung ear before you sell them in Germany.
- Legal notice (Impressum). Webshops selling to German customers need a complete legal notice and German-language terms.
- Returns culture. German shoppers return often, especially fashion, so fast returns processing protects margins.
From first request to every order shipped. Five steps.
- 01
Tell us what you ship.
About 3 minutes.
- 02
Get your proposal.
Within 2 business days.
- 03
Connect and onboard.
Free store and marketplace integration.
- 04
Send your stock.
To our warehouse in Germany.
- 05
Ship, track and return.
Orders go out every day.
Brands we fulfil for. In the categories that ship the most.
Fulfilment in Germany: common questions.
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What does eCommerce fulfilment in Germany include?
Receiving and storing your stock, picking and packing orders, shipping with German carriers, handling returns, and B2B shipments to retailers. Waredock also offers kitting, branded inserts and marketplace fulfilment.
Can you fulfil Amazon.de, Zalando and OTTO orders?
Yes. Waredock connects to Amazon, Zalando, OTTO, Kaufland and other marketplaces as well as Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento and Shopware, so all orders ship from the same German stock.
How fast is delivery from a German warehouse?
Next-day delivery is standard for most German parcels with major carriers, and neighbouring countries such as Austria and the Benelux are typically reached in a few days by road.
Do I need a German VAT number to use a warehouse in Germany?
Generally yes. Storing your own goods in Germany usually requires German VAT registration. Ask your tax adviser about your specific situation.
What is a 3PL warehouse in Germany?
A 3PL (third-party logistics) warehouse stores your goods and handles fulfilment for you: receiving, storage, pick and pack, shipping and returns, with stock visible in real time. With Waredock you use warehouse space in Germany without leasing a building or hiring staff.
Can I rent warehouse space in Germany short term?
Yes. You can store pallets or shelf stock for a season, a product launch or overflow, and pay per pallet or shelf location used, without a long lease.
How do I choose a 3PL in Germany?
Compare location and delivery times, shop and marketplace integrations, B2B capabilities, returns handling, service levels and the full cost per order for your order profile, not just headline rates.
How much does fulfilment in Germany cost?
Indicative 2026 market prices in Germany are about €8–25 per pallet per month and €1.50–4.00 per order for pick and pack, plus shipping; see our guide to fulfilment costs. Your price depends on your products, volumes and carriers. Tell us what you ship and we send a proposal within 2 business days.
