Growing internationally: logistics for exporting from Sweden
Plan logistics for selling from a Swedish warehouse to other markets: delivery promise, item data, EU vs non-EU customs and VAT, export flow and returns.
Logistics guides and articles
Practical explanations of how outsourced warehousing and fulfillment work in Sweden – from choosing a 3PL partner to receiving, picking, returns and system integration.
Looking for a definition? See the logistics glossary.
International Expansion
Guides for companies outside Sweden planning stock, imports and distribution through a Swedish warehouse.
Importing goods to Sweden from outside the EU – logistics and 3PL setup
Importing into Sweden is a customs and a logistics process. Who does what – seller, forwarder, customs party, 3PL, goods owner – and how goods reach stock.
EU market entry logistics – using Sweden as your distribution base
How to plan logistics for entering the Swedish and EU market from abroad: workstreams, responsibilities, process and when Sweden makes sense for stock.
A warehouse near the E4 – why geography matters for logistics in Sweden
How warehouse location affects lead times and delivery precision in Sweden – and why a site near the E4 between Gävle, Uppsala and Stockholm helps.
Fulfillment in Sweden: the benefits of a local warehouse
Why stock in Sweden can shorten delivery times to Swedish customers, simplify returns and improve control – for Swedish and foreign online retailers.
Choosing a 3PL
What third-party logistics is, what it costs, and how to choose and move to a 3PL partner.
Moving from your own warehouse to a 3PL: a complete guide for online retailers
When to leave your own warehouse, the benefits of 3PL and how to move step by step: data, integration, physical move, pilot and follow-up – plus a checklist.
3PL pricing: what affects the cost of ecommerce logistics?
How 3PL is priced, the biggest cost drivers, how to calculate a monthly cost and compare quotes with your own warehouse – and why flexible pricing matters.
3PL for small ecommerce businesses – why outsourcing can make sense earlier than you think
Why third-party logistics can suit smaller online stores too: when it makes sense, the benefits, what to look out for and what to ask a 3PL partner.
Experience in 3PL – why knowledge and routine matter more than many think
How a 3PL partner's experience shows in daily routines – structure from the start, fewer errors, calm handling of change – and the questions that reveal it.
Service and close collaboration in 3PL – why customer focus matters more than you think
Personal service in 3PL: why clear communication and customer focus decide how well the partnership works, and what to look for when comparing providers.
Tailored warehouse solutions – why flexibility matters for small and large companies
Why standard warehouse setups rarely fit everyone, what a tailored 3PL solution means for small and large companies, and what to ask a warehouse partner.
Ecommerce Fulfillment
How ecommerce orders, deliveries, peaks and returns are handled in an outsourced warehouse.
Peak season in ecommerce: how to prepare your warehouse for Black Friday and Christmas
A step-by-step plan for ecommerce peaks: usable forecasts, campaign calendar, inbound timing, slotting, staffing, packaging, returns and follow-up.
Delivery accuracy in warehousing – why the customer experience is decided in the last steps
What delivery accuracy means, which warehouse steps decide it – order data, picking, packing, labelling, dispatch – and how scanning and a WMS keep it high.
Faster shipping, happier customers – why logistics speed drives growth
Why delivery speed shapes customer satisfaction and repeat purchases – and what decides how fast orders ship: location, structure, peak capacity and systems.
Ecommerce returns: how to build an efficient returns flow and cut costs
How to design an ecommerce returns flow that saves money and keeps customers happy: policy, identification, inspection, fast restocking, KPIs and a checklist.
How ecommerce fulfillment works – what's included, step by step
What ecommerce fulfillment includes, step by step – from needs analysis and receiving to picking, packing, shipping and returns – and when to outsource.
B2B Logistics
Pallet and carton flows, planned deliveries and the differences between B2B and B2C warehousing.
Pallet goods and carton goods in outsourced logistics – what companies need to consider
Pallet goods vs carton goods: the different storage, handling and workflows each needs in a warehouse, and what to ask a 3PL that must handle both.
B2B logistics with planned deliveries – how to get better control
Planned B2B deliveries give better control of outbound: clearer overview, even workload, fewer mistakes and higher delivery precision. What a good setup needs.
B2B vs B2C logistics: what is the difference in the warehouse?
B2B vs B2C logistics: how order profile, picking, packing, delivery, documents and returns differ – and how one 3PL warehouse serves both from shared stock.
Warehouse Operations
Receiving, picking, scanning, stocktaking, loading and other day-to-day warehouse processes.
Stocktaking in the warehouse and 3PL – better control of stock balances
Why stocktaking matters for accurate stock balances, why deviations occur, full vs cycle counts, how scanning helps and what to ask a 3PL about stock control.
Peak and off-peak seasons in warehouse logistics – building a flexible solution
Peak and off-peak seasons in warehouse logistics: the risks of fixed capacity, what a good setup looks like in high and low season, and what to ask a 3PL.
Security in third-party logistics – why safe warehouse handling matters
Security in 3PL: reliable receiving, stable warehouse handling, safe picking and dispatch, scanning and follow-up – and what to ask your 3PL partner.
Item setup and stock listing – building a more structured warehouse
Item setup and stock listing are the foundation of a structured warehouse: faster picking, fewer errors, reliable stock balances and easier growth.
Order intake, order registration and customer registration – where warehouse precision begins
Why receiving and registering orders and customer data correctly decides picking accuracy, delivery precision and follow-up in a 3PL warehouse.
Inventory management and pick lists – better structure in the daily warehouse flow
How inventory management and pick lists create order in the warehouse, faster picking and higher delivery precision – and what to ask a 3PL about it.
WMS & Integrations
Warehouse management systems and connecting webshops and ERPs to a 3PL.
Connecting your webshop to a 3PL: how Shopify and WooCommerce integrations work
How a webshop and 3PL integration works: the data that must flow, Shopify and WooCommerce with Ongoing WMS, common problems and a go-live test plan.
WMS for ecommerce: what a warehouse management system does – and why we use Ongoing WMS
What a WMS does for ecommerce and 3PL visibility, how data flows between your webshop and Ongoing WMS, and what to check before go-live.
Discuss your logistics setup
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