As ecommerce continues to grow at an accelerated pace in the United Kingdom, customer expectations for fast, reliable, and low-cost delivery are higher than ever. For international sellers, gaining a competitive edge in the UK market depends heavily on efficient fulfilment and warehousing solutions.
Whether you’re a D2C brand, Amazon seller, or multichannel merchant, having a trusted UK-based logistics partner enables faster shipping, simplified returns, and compliance with local consumer protection laws. At Fraser Bond, we help global ecommerce businesses establish and optimise their UK fulfilment and warehousing operations to ensure smooth, scalable market entry.
UK-based storage means next-day or 48-hour delivery is possible for most locations—crucial for conversion rates and repeat purchases.
Domestic fulfilment significantly reduces international courier fees, customs delays, and VAT complications for UK-bound orders.
UK consumers expect free and easy returns. Local warehouses simplify the reverse logistics process and maintain customer satisfaction.
To comply with UK distance selling rules, you must offer timely delivery, clear returns policies, and local contact for complaints or inquiries.
If selling on platforms like Amazon UK (FBA) or eBay, having local fulfilment is often required for Prime eligibility or buyer protection compliance.
Outsource your entire order fulfilment process to a UK-based logistics firm. They store, pick, pack, and dispatch your products on your behalf.
Best for: Brands selling on their own site, multiple marketplaces, or requiring customised packaging.
Store your goods in Amazon's fulfilment centres. They manage all aspects of shipping, returns, and customer service.
Best for: Sellers focused on the Amazon marketplace and seeking Prime-eligible listings.
Some fulfilment providers integrate with Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and other platforms for real-time inventory and order syncing.
Best for: Brands with omnichannel sales looking to unify operations.
When selecting a fulfilment provider, consider:
Location – Proximity to major UK transport hubs (e.g. London, Midlands, Manchester)
Technology – Integration with your ecommerce platform and inventory tools
Scalability – Capacity to handle seasonal peaks, product range growth, or B2B orders
Returns Management – In-house reverse logistics and restocking
Customer Support – Dedicated account manager and local service team
Experience with International Sellers – Familiarity with customs, VAT, and compliance
Fraser Bond vets and introduces fulfilment partners based on your product type, sales volume, and business model.
Custom packaging and inserts
Kitting and bundling
B2B order handling and pallet shipping
Same-day dispatch or cut-off windows
Returns restocking and refund coordination
Real-time inventory dashboards
We work with fulfilment providers offering value-added services that enhance the customer experience and brand consistency.
Bonded Warehousing – Defer VAT and import duties until goods are sold
Temperature-Controlled Storage – For cosmetics, food, or pharmaceuticals
Multi-Location Warehousing – Strategic placement to reduce shipping times
Storage Pricing Models – Evaluate by pallet, shelf, bin, or SKU count
Fraser Bond helps you choose the most cost-efficient warehousing model while maintaining high service standards.
We provide end-to-end logistics support for global sellers entering the UK market:
Fulfilment partner identification and vetting
Introductory calls, proposal comparisons, and SLA reviews
Integration support with your ecommerce tech stack
Custom logistics strategy for Amazon + D2C sales
Tax, customs, and VAT advisory integration
Ongoing performance tracking and optimisation
Our goal is to ensure your fulfilment setup is fast, flexible, and scalable—delivering a customer experience that builds loyalty and supports long-term growth.
Efficient, localised fulfilment is critical to ecommerce success in the UK. With rising consumer expectations and competitive delivery standards, global brands must have a logistics strategy that delivers speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
Fraser Bond helps international ecommerce sellers set up smart UK warehousing and fulfilment operations—backed by local expertise, trusted partners, and integrated services that simplify your market entry.
