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We are thrilled to announce the addition of a new fulfillment location to byrd's European fulfillment network in Poland. Strategically positioned near the German border this location brings significant cost savings and expanded market reach to brands shipping to Germany and beyond. You can find all the details on our fulfillment in Poland page.
The Rising Cost Pressure in E-Commerce Logistics
Let's be honest: the past few years have not been easy on e-commerce margins. The inflation shock triggered by the conflict in Ukraine already pushed logistics costs to record highs, and ongoing disruptions in the Middle East have added further fuel to the fire. Major carriers such as DHL have responded with additional surcharges, squeezing brands that are already operating on thin margins.
Cost sensitivity among online retailers has reached a new level. We hear it every day from our clients: keeping fulfillment affordable without compromising delivery quality has become critical. byrd was built to solve exactly this challenge, and our new Poland location is the latest expression of that commitment.
Key Highlights at a Glance
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15–25% lower fulfillment costs compared to Germany
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Same-day fulfillment: orders placed by 5:30 pm (local time) ship the same day
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Shipping with DHL to Germany, with DHL and GLS within Poland, and with GLS to the rest of the EU and the UK
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50,000 m², more than 50,000 pallet positions, over 50 loading docks and around 1,000 people on site, operating from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
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One inventory, one contract and one dashboard for customers in Poland, Germany and across the EU
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Seamlessly integrated with byrd's WMS from day one
Why we are expanding to Poland now
It is no secret that labor costs in Germany are among the highest in Europe. Poland, on the other hand, offers access to a highly skilled and experienced logistics workforce at significantly more competitive rates. At the same time, Poland has developed rapidly as both an economy and a technology hub, making it an ideal environment for a tech-driven fulfillment operation.
The location near the German border is deliberate. We ship to Germany with DHL, so your customers get DHL tracking just as they are used to. Transit times are slightly longer than from a warehouse in Germany and follow DHL's standard transit times. Orders placed by 5:30 pm (local time) still ship the same day, and all of this at a fraction of the cost.
Poland's central European location also opens the door to additional high-growth e-commerce markets. From our new warehouse, brands can efficiently serve not only Germany but also the Baltic states and other emerging Eastern European markets.
We are proud to expand our existing partnership with a trusted global logistics provider for this new location. This approach allows us to combine decades of operational expertise with byrd's technology layer, creating a fulfillment setup that is both scalable and reliable from day one.
Seamlessly integrated with byrd's Network
What truly sets byrd and this expansion apart is the technology behind it. The Poland warehouse runs on byrd's own WMS (Warehouse Management System), meaning it integrates natively into the byrd platform. For brands already working with byrd, the new location can be added to their existing setup, with the following advantages:
Poland as an additional location
You don't have to move everything at once: many merchants start with one market or product line in Poland and leave the rest where it is. How your inventory and orders are split across locations is something we agree on together with you before you start.
One platform for every location
All inventory, orders, and shipments visible in a single dashboard in real time.
Shipping to Germany, Poland and across Europe
From Poland, byrd ships to Germany with DHL, within Poland with DHL and GLS, and to the rest of the EU and the UK with GLS. Transit times to Germany follow DHL's standard transit times, at no extra shipping cost.
State-of-the-art WMS
byrd's proprietary WMS drives operations on the ground, guaranteeing the same quality standards across the entire network.
What you should know before you start
VAT
If you hold stock in a Polish warehouse, you need a VAT registration in Poland, usually together with Intrastat reporting.
Returns
Returns from customers in Germany go back to the Polish warehouse, where they are inspected and, depending on their condition, restocked or refurbished.
Product range
The Poland location stores products at ambient temperature and, in addition to standard fulfillment, also handles dangerous goods, fragile and heavy items, and bottles.
"We are incredibly excited about this new chapter for byrd. Fast-growing brands are under more cost pressure than ever, and our Poland location gives them a real lever to reduce fulfillment costs by 15 to 25 percent compared to Germany without sacrificing the delivery performance their customers demand. This is exactly the kind of solution we set out to build when we founded byrd and we can't wait to see the impact it has for our customers."
— Petra Dobrocka, Co-Founder & CCO, byrd