# Your E-Commerce Fulfillment Partner for Italy

Ship from our warehouse and scale smartly in Italy with international & tech-driven fulfillment services

## Your 3PL Partner for the Italian E-Commerce Market

Online shopping in Italy has rapidly become a mass phenomenon, closing a few years' gaps with other EU countries and maintaining growth into 2022. Today, an **e-commerce sector ranked 5th in the continent** and 14th globally makes opening or expanding an online store in Italy an inviting prospect.

As in all mature markets, the quality of your e-commerce fulfillment in Italy is a key factor in standing out from the competition. That's where byrd's 3PL services come in. With our Italian fulfillment solution, we bring you closer to your end customers and **reduce delivery times and costs**. Gain access to a [network of fulfillment centers](/content/en/european-fulfillment-network/index.html) across Europe and a state-of-the-art digital platform.

## Overview

### Warehousing

- [Picking & Packing](/content/en/european-fulfillment-network/italy#picking-and-packing/index.html)
- [Customizable packaging](/content/en/european-fulfillment-network/italy#packaging/index.html)
- [Certificates](/content/en/european-fulfillment-network/italy#certificates/index.html)

### Shipping

- [Worldwide shipping from Italy](/content/en/european-fulfillment-network/italy#worldwide-shipping/index.html)
- [Features of the delivery service](/content/en/european-fulfillment-network/italy#features/index.html)

### Our Platform

- [What our customers say](/content/en/european-fulfillment-network/italy#/index.html)
- [These companies trust in byrd](/content/en/european-fulfillment-network/italy#customer-logos/index.html)
- [Your benefits with byrd](/content/en/european-fulfillment-network/italy#advantages/index.html)

## Capabilities of Our Order Fulfillment Centers for Italy

When you make a sale, your products stored in byrd's logistics centers are processed and shipped **on the same day**. The warehouse is fully racked and equipped to store bulky, fragile, and biological goods.

### Picking & Packing

With byrd's fulfillment management platform, your **orders are transmitted to the warehouse in real time**. Packages are picked, packed and delivered to the courier on the same day.

### Customized Packaging for Italy

Recognizable packaging is [a great way to](https://blog.getbyrd.com/en/customized-packaging) **distinguish yourself from the competition**, and we are ready to meet your every request. You can choose the materials you prefer, in addition to those already in stock such as:

- Filling material
- Bubble wrap
- Sustainable FM

### Certifications

Like all the hubs in our international fulfillment network, our fulfillment warehouses for Italy are qualified to handle all major product categories. Our partners operate with a full commitment to sustainability and actively participate in projects to reduce environmental impact.

- ISO 9001; ISO 45001; ISO 14001
- [HACCP](https://blog.getbyrd.com/en/haccp-guide) systems
- [Handling & storage of dangerous goods](https://blog.getbyrd.com/en/shipping-dangerous-goods)
- BIO/Organic certificate
- LQ Handling
- ADR 1.3 (SV 188)
- WGK
- Food license IFS
- Pest control
- Handling of fragile goods and bottles

## Enable Next-Day Shipping with the Best Logistics Companies for Italy

Online shoppers' expectations in Italy are also tuned to the shipping services offered by industry leaders. [Fast delivery](https://www.postnord.com/siteassets/documents/media/publications/e-commerce-in-europe-2020.pdf) is key for 42 percent of Italian consumers, while 35 percent are willing to pay more for next-day delivery. However, not all stores can provide the **speed, security, and convenience** guaranteed by the likes of Amazon and Zalando.

Here, too, our fulfillment services in Italy can enable you to bridge the gap. With byrd, you get access to a network of carriers that includes the [most established companies in the Belpaese](https://blog.getbyrd.com/en/parcel-delivery-italy), and you can ensure next-day delivery after purchase across the national territory.

### Worldwide shipping

Do you want your products to reach Italy and every corner of the world efficiently? Our network of couriers spans Europe and will allow you to ship to any destination without having to worry about customs clearance or bottlenecks during peak periods.

### Shipping service features

Given the growing market and high competitiveness, an important goal for online stores in Italy is to ensure an optimal buying experience. For this reason, byrd's local shipping service includes **serial number tracking**, which is particularly valuable for e-commerce companies.

We also take care of the return logistics: Your customers can [use our company portal](/content/en/returns-portal/index.html) and returns are handled automatically.

## Why Choose byrd's E-Commerce Fulfillment Services for Italy

Besides getting closer to your customers with our warehousing and shipping services for Italian customers, with byrd you can manage the entire fulfillment of your store with **all-in-one software**. Our cloud-based platform integrates with all major e-commerce systems in just a few clicks and allows you to monitor and optimize your logistics in real time.

## These brands are already shipping successfully with byrd

Retailers from all sectors, sizes, and countries already trust byrd with their logistics

| Logo | Brand |
|------|-------|
|  | [Nutra](/content/en/references/index.html) |
|  | [SellerX](/content/en/references/index.html) |
|  | [Toys](/content/en/references/index.html) |
|  | [Refurbed](/content/en/references/index.html) |
|  | [Ceva](/content/en/references/index.html) |
|  | [Foodora](/content/en/references/index.html) |
|  | [Brainzyme](/content/en/references/index.html) |
|  | [Campari](/content/en/references/index.html) |

## The advantages of having byrd as a 3PL partner for Italy

### **Seamless Connection**

With the byrd API you can smoothly integrate your existing ERP and merchandise management systems

### **Fair Prices**

Advantageous conditions & low costs for high-quality services

### **Same-Day Fulfillment**

For orders placed before 12:00, we hand over the packages to parcel services on the same day

### **Next-Day Delivery**

Your customers in Italy will receive their parcel the very next day

### **Eco-Friendly Shipping**

Send your packages with climate friendly alternatives

### **Effective Scaling**

Explore new markets outside Germany without risk and grow at your pace

### **Customizable Packaging**

Choose from numerous packaging options and seize branding opportunities

### **Returns Portal**

Returns are no longer a problem with byrds. Use our customizable [returns portal](/content/en/returns-portal/index.html)

## Our Other Fulfillment Locations in Europe

Our fulfillment network helps your business grow, both in the Italian online market and internationally. Our warehouse network in Europe covers all major markets and allows you to process orders quickly and efficiently. You can use individual logistics warehouses or strategically distribute your goods to avoid delays, be closer to your customers or expand to new European markets.

| **Country** | **Storage Area** | **Delivery Services** |
|-------------|------------------|-----------------------|
| **France**  | 3.600 m2         | Colissimo, Delivengo, La Poste (Lettre Suivie), Mondial Relay, Delivery to pick-up points (Point Retrait Colissimo) |  
| **Germany** | 50.000 m2       | DHL, DHL Express, DHL Warenpost/Kleinpaket, DPD, GLS, Seven Senders, Deutsche Post, Post AT, CO2-Neutral |  
| **Austria** | 2.500 m2        | Next day shipping, Austrian Post, DHL, DHL Express, DPD, GLS |  
| **UK**      | +90.000 m2      | Royal Mail, DPD, Parcel Force |