Logistics

No ecommerce without logistics. Because whenever a consumer orders something online, that product has to be shipped from one place (one of many warehouses and fulfilment centers in Europe) to another (the consumer’s house, a pick-up point, et cetera). So logistics (and logistics companies) play a very important…

Fulfillment company Helpship acquired by euShipments

By Pleuni - June 8, 2023 - Subject(s): Acquisition, Logistics.

Romanian ecommerce fulfillment provider Helpship has been acquired by euShipments, a Bulgarian logistics company for online sellers. Thanks to the acquisition, euShipments can strengthen its presence in the Romanian market.

Swiss ecommerce faces shortage warehouse locations

By Arjan - June 5, 2023 - Subject(s): Logistics.

Online retailers in Switzerland are facing a shortage of suitable logistics locations within the country. They are outsourcing warehousing or seeking solutions across the border, according to the Swiss Handelszeitung.

Germany: Amazon unpackaged returns possible in parcel lockers

By Pleuni - June 5, 2023 - Subject(s): Logistics.

German consumers will soon be able to place unpackaged returns for Amazon in DHL parcel lockers. Amazon and DHL have been working together on unpackaged returns since October 2022. Now, the service is being expanded.

Amazon uses AI to detect damaged items

By Pleuni - June 5, 2023 - Subject(s): Logistics, Marketplaces.

Ecommerce giant Amazon is implementing artificial intelligence in twelve warehouses. The technology will screen items for damage before being shipped. This will reduce the amount of damaged items sent out and speed up picking and packing.

Wolt expands further in Europe

By Arjan - May 15, 2023 - Subject(s): Cross-border, Launch, Logistics.

While other flash delivery companies are downsizing or merging, Wolt is expanding its coverage area. With its launch in Vienna and Reykjavik, the Finnish company is now active in 25 countries, almost all of them in Europe. Wolt delivers orders for both restaurants and retailers.

Otto partners with AI-startup Covariant

By Ecommerce News - May 9, 2023 - Subject(s): Logistics.

The Otto Group is partnering with Covariant, a company specializing in AI-driven warehouse robots. With the partnership, Otto wants to automate its fulfilment activities and increase its operational efficiency. Otto's German fulfilment locations will be robotized first.

About You introduces minimum order amount

By Ecommerce News - March 14, 2023 - Subject(s): Logistics.

From now on, fashion e-tailer About You only offers free shipping with a minimum order amount of 30 euros. Customers with smaller orders will have to pay 4,90 euros delivery costs. The new fees are already in effect in Germany, but will eventually be introduced in all markets.

BigBuy reached turnover of €105 million in 2022

By Pleuni - March 9, 2023 - Subject(s): Logistics.

Spanish wholesale platform BigBuy has generated a turnover of 105 million euros in 2022. The company managed around 2 million orders in that same year. Additionally, it has increased its workforce by 20 percent.

Barcelona to tax logistics companies

By Ecommerce News - March 1, 2023 - Subject(s): Logistics.

Barcelona’s City Council aims for 40 percent of online purchases to be delivered to pick-up points instead of at home in 2023. To achieve this, Barcelona introduced an annual tax for logistics companies that offer home delivery.

Salesupply opens new fulfillment center in Germany

By Pleuni - February 20, 2023 - Subject(s): Launch, Logistics.

Dutch fulfillment company Salesupply has opened a second location in Germany. The new center is fully automated, resulting in lower costs, a faster picking and packing process and more efficient storage. The growing demand for the business’ solutions required a new location in the country.

Alibaba’s logistics arm joins DHL in Poland

By Ecommerce News - February 13, 2023 - Subject(s): Logistics.

The logistics arm of Alibaba, Cainiao, is joining parcel carrier DHL in Poland. Both companies will invest 60 million euros in a parcel locker network. Through the partnership, Cainiao aims to grow its presence in Europe.

About You limits free delivery

By Ecommerce News - January 13, 2023 - Subject(s): Logistics.

About You wants to introduce a minimum order value for free shipping in all of its markets this year. The German fashion platform is hoping to cut costs by having fewer orders with low values in the future. About You is currently testing the minimum order value in some of its markets.

Amazon to close 3 warehouses in the UK

By Ecommerce News - January 11, 2023 - Subject(s): Logistics, Marketplaces.

Amazon plans to close three distribution centers in the United Kingdom, the company’s biggest market in Europe. After investing heavily during the pandemic ecommerce boom, the retail giant is experiencing a dip in demand.

Lidl opens distribution center in the Netherlands

By Pleuni - December 8, 2022 - Subject(s): Launch, Logistics.

German supermarket Lidl has opened its European distribution center in Roosendaal, in the Netherlands. Eventually, all of Lidl’s online orders in Europe will be fulfilled through this center. In order to do this, it will gradually expand its work force and inventory.

Instabox Netherlands declared bankrupt

By Ecommerce News - November 9, 2022 - Subject(s): Logistics.

The Dutch branch of Instabox has been declared bankrupt. Instabox, known for its red parcel lockers, only recently declared to join forces with parcel deliverer Budbee under the name Instabee.