3PL Fulfillment from China to Germany: Your Supply Chain Through One Partner
As a 3PL provider, Eva Solutions takes on your complete logistics from China to the end customer in Germany — sourcing, import, warehousing, shipping, and returns through a single partner.
- Third-party logistics (3PL) along the entire chain China → Germany
- Sourcing and quality control in China, fulfillment in the warehouse in Germany
- Import, customs clearance, and import VAT from one source
- Integration with Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon (FBM and FBA)
- Our own office in China and a German team — one point of contact instead of three providers
What Is 3PL Fulfillment?
3PL stands for third-party logistics — outsourcing your logistics to an external provider. Instead of running warehousing, picking, shipping, and returns yourself, you hand these tasks to a specialized 3PL provider and focus on purchasing, marketing, and sales.
Unlike a pure freight forwarder, which handles only the transport, 3PL fulfillment covers the entire operational flow of goods: goods receipt, warehousing, pick & pack, shipping, returns management, and integration with your shop system.
1PL, 2PL, 3PL, and 4PL Compared
3PL is the first tier at which operational logistics is fully outsourced — with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
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1PL — First-Party Logistics
You store, pack, and ship entirely yourself.
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2PL — Second-Party Logistics
An external transport provider (forwarder, carrier) handles individual tasks such as delivery.
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3PL — Third-Party Logistics
A partner handles warehousing, order processing, shipping, and returns — integrated with your shop and marketplaces.
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4PL — Fourth-Party Logistics
Additionally, the strategic management of the entire supply chain and the coordination of multiple providers.
3PL from China to Germany: The End-to-End Model
Many 3PL providers start only at the German warehouse. Eva Solutions covers both ends of the chain — with our own office in China and a team in Germany.
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Sourcing and Quality Control in China
Manufacturer search, supplier vetting, and quality control on site, before the goods leave the country — with photo and video documentation.
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Consolidation and Export
Bundling of partial deliveries from several factories in our warehouse in China, export packaging, and shipping documents — one shipment instead of many individual parcels.
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Freight and Customs Clearance
Shipping by sea freight, air freight, rail, or truck to Germany, including export and import handling.
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Warehousing and Fulfillment in Germany
Storage, pick & pack, shipping to the end customer, and returns management — the goods are already in the country and therefore reach the customer quickly.
This creates a continuous supply chain without interface losses between sourcing agent, forwarder, and fulfillment warehouse.
Services in 3PL Fulfillment
Our 3PL service covers the entire order processing.
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Goods Receipt and Storage
Quantity control and barcode capture in the warehouse management system (WMS).
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Inventory Management
Real-time stock levels, stocktaking, and defined service-level agreements (SLA).
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Pick & Pack
Barcode-based picking, neutral or branded packaging.
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Shipping
Via DHL, DPD, GLS, and UPS with automatic shipment tracking.
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Returns Management
Receipt, inspection, restocking, and reporting.
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Shop Integrations
Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay, and more via REST API.
Import and Customs: 3PL Across the EU Border
In cross-border fulfillment, the goods must be imported cleanly into the EU before the German warehouse is supplied.
- Customs Clearance Declaration of the goods on import into the EU, including tariff classification and import documents.
- EORI Number A prerequisite for every commercial import; we support registration and handling.
- Import VAT and Customs Duties Correct calculation and payment.
- DDP Delivery On request, duty-paid and taxed all the way to the German warehouse, so there are no surprises at the border.
Because the goods and customs are already handled on receipt in Germany, the later shipping to your customers runs as pure domestic shipping — fast and without renewed customs formalities.
Benefits of 3PL Fulfillment
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Scalability
Warehouse space and shipping volume grow with your business — from start-up to established retailer, including during peak season.
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Cost Efficiency
No warehouse costs of your own, no permanently tied-up staff. Through our shipping volume, you get carrier terms that individual retailers rarely reach.
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Time Savings
You manage product, marketing, and sales — we take on the entire flow of goods.
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One Point of Contact for the Entire Chain
No coordination between import agent, forwarder, and fulfillment warehouse. Fewer interfaces mean fewer errors and lower total costs.
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Transparency
Real-time insight into stock levels, shipping status, and return rates via our dashboard — end-to-end visibility along the supply chain.
Who Is 3PL Fulfillment Right For?
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E-Commerce Retailers with a China Connection
Anyone who sources goods from China and sells in Germany bundles import and fulfillment with one partner instead of several.
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Amazon Sellers
3PL for your own shop and multichannel sales, in parallel with your FBA strategy — including FBA preparation.
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Shopify and WooCommerce Shops
Automatic integration of shop and warehouse, so orders are processed without manual intervention.
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Wholesale and B2B
Order processing for business customers, including pallet and part-pallet shipping.
Costs: What Affects the 3PL Price?
Flat rates say little — what matters is a calculation based on your actual quantities.
- Storage Fees
- By occupied space and storage duration.
- Pick & Pack
- Per item or per order.
- Shipping Costs
- By weight, parcel size, and destination region.
- Import and Customs
- Freight costs, customs duties, and import VAT.
- Additional Services
- Branded packaging, inserts, FBA preparation.
You pay for what you actually use — all items are discussed transparently before the contract starts.
Why Eva Solutions as Your 3PL Partner?
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Both Ends of the Supply Chain
Our own office in China and a warehouse in Germany — we manage sourcing, import, and fulfillment, not just the final leg.
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Our Own Export License and Lawyers in China
Export handling and contract review directly at the source — without reliance on third-party providers.
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A German Company with a Team on the Ground
Reachable during business hours and a personal point of contact instead of an anonymous hotline.
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Channel-Independent
One warehouse for your own shop, Amazon, and marketplaces — not tied to a single sales channel.
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Transparent Processes
Real-time data on stock, shipments, and returns — you keep an overview at all times.
- Usually within 24 hours on working days
- A first, non-binding assessment of your project
Four locations in China
Offices and warehouses in the north and south of China – where we collect and check goods and prepare them for export.
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Harbin
Head office and warehouse
Logistics park in Harbin where our warehouse is located
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Guangzhou
Office and warehouse
Guangzhou: the building that houses our warehouse
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Shenzhen
Office and warehouse
Shenzhen: the building that houses our office and warehouse
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Sanya
Office, IT and technology
Yazhou Bay Science & Technology City in Sanya, home to our office
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 3PL fulfillment mean?
3PL (third-party logistics) refers to outsourcing logistics to an external provider: warehousing, picking, shipping, and returns. Unlike a freight forwarder, which handles only the transport, 3PL covers the entire operational flow of goods — integrated with your shop.
What is the difference between 3PL and FBA?
FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) handles orders through Amazon only. A 3PL provider serves all channels — your own shop, Amazon, eBay — from one warehouse. Both can be combined: 3PL for your own shop, FBA preparation for Amazon.
How does 3PL fulfillment from China to Germany work?
We source and check the goods in China, consolidate them, ship by sea, air, or rail freight, handle the import into the EU, and store them in Germany. From there, orders go to your customers as domestic shipping — all through one partner.
Who takes on customs and import VAT?
Eva Solutions handles the customs clearance on import into the EU, calculates customs duties and import VAT, and supports EORI registration. On request, we deliver duty-paid and taxed (DDP) all the way to the German warehouse.
Do I need an EORI number to import from China?
Yes. An EORI number is mandatory for every commercial import into the EU. We support you with the application if you don't have one yet.
Which shop systems can be integrated?
Direct integrations exist for Shopify, WooCommerce, and Amazon, with further platforms via REST API. Orders, stock levels, and tracking data are synchronized automatically.
Are there minimum quantities?
We work with companies of varying sizes. Get in touch — we'll find a solution that fits your volume and grows with it.
What does 3PL fulfillment cost?
The cost is made up of storage fees, pick & pack, shipping, and import and customs costs. There are no flat rates — we prepare a transparent calculation based on your actual quantities.
Can I combine 3PL with my own warehousing?
Yes. Many retailers store part of their range themselves and outsource peaks or individual product groups to 3PL. We agree the split with you individually.
Ready for predictable fulfillment from China?
Send us your volume and channels — we'll prepare a transparent 3PL calculation and a clear process plan.
Need every detail in one place? Download the questionnaire, fill it in and send it to contact@versendex.de.
Planning a project in China?
Send us your enquiry with the product, quantity and destination. We'll work out which steps you need and come back to you with a proposal.