ShipBob alternatives in Spain and Europe (2026): 6 providers compared

Actualizado el 20 October 2026

Short answer: if you are looking for a ShipBob alternative to sell from Spain or within Europe, the options most often compared are Bolian, Amphora Logistics, Bigblue, byrd, Logisfashion and Celeritas. Bolian fits if you want a Spanish provider with its own warehouse in Barcelona, B2C and B2B from the same stock and shipping to mainland Spain, the islands and Europe. Bigblue and byrd fit if you prefer a network of warehouses in several European countries; Amphora, if your plans include Italy or the United States.

ShipBob is a good option for many brands, especially those selling in North America and Australia. This article is not about ruling it out, but about helping you see what other options you have depending on where your customers are.

Disclosure: this article is published by Bolian, which is included in the list. All third-party information comes from each company’s official website and is linked under “Sources”.

What does ShipBob offer in Europe?

ShipBob is a fulfillment provider headquartered in Chicago. According to its website, it has more than 50 fulfilment centres in the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe and Australia, all running its own warehouse management software. In the UK and the EU it lists sites in Heywood and Birmingham (UK), Weert and Waddinxveen (Netherlands) and Alcalá de Henares (Madrid).

It ships to more than 250 destinations, offers DDP shipping, handles B2B and retail orders and integrates with Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay, Squarespace and Wix, among others. In beauty it highlights batch control with FEFO and GMP-certified centres.

Why do brands look for ShipBob alternatives in Spain?

The usual reasons have nothing to do with the quality of a particular provider, but with how well its network fits your business:

Your market is Spain. If most of your orders go to mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands or the Canary Islands, a provider with local experience of those shipments matters more than a global network.
You sell to Spanish retail. Carton or pallet orders to pharmacies, department stores or distributors, with their paperwork.
You want a contact close at hand. Visiting the warehouse, speaking Spanish with the person who manages your account and resolving issues in the same time zone.
Your expansion is European, not global. If you are not going to sell in the United States or Australia in the short term, a global network may not be decisive.
You need additional services such as co-packing, kits or specific handling.

What ShipBob alternatives are there in Spain and Europe?

1. Bolian Logistics

Bolian is the ecommerce fulfillment provider of Grupo Akoma, a Barcelona logistics group with more than 35 years of experience. According to its website, the group runs four of its own facilities in the province of Barcelona, reports 73,000 m² of storage capacity and holds ISO 9001 certification.

It prepares B2C and B2B orders from the same warehouse, ships to mainland Spain in 24-48 hours, handles the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla with specific lead times and distributes to the EU and the UK with carriers such as DHL, GLS, DPD and UPS. It integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Magento, Amazon and Miravia. Its published case studies include Promofarma (10,000 SKUs and peaks of more than 10,000 orders a day on Black Friday), Pierre Fabre and Planeta DeAgostini.

Best fit if… your main market is Spain, you sell online and to retail or pharmacies, and you want a provider with its own warehouse and team in Barcelona. More on our 3PL fulfillment in Spain page.

2. Amphora Logistics

Amphora is headquartered in Barcelona and combines fulfillment with in-house software (WMS and OMS). It reports more than 100,000 m² of its own warehouses in Spain, Italy, Poland and the United States (Las Vegas, Atlanta and Miami, according to its hub map), more than 500 client brands and an account manager per client. It has pages for cosmetics, fashion and supplements and integrations with Shopify, PrestaShop, WooCommerce and Amazon.

Best fit if… you want a provider based in Spain that also has hubs in Italy and the United States, and software is a key factor.

3. Bigblue

Bigblue operates nine fulfilment centres in France, the UK, Spain and Germany, with more than 50 carriers and more than 600 brands, according to its website. It handles B2C and B2B from a central inventory and offers customer-experience features (delivery dates, tracking, returns). It is designed for brands shipping from 500 to more than 150,000 orders a month.

Best fit if… you want a multi-country European network with a strong presence in France.

4. byrd

byrd has more than 12 fulfilment centres in Germany, Austria, France, the UK and Poland, works with more than 20 carriers and integrates with Shopify, Shopware, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Amazon, eBay and Mirakl, among others. It has sector pages and a dedicated page for brands switching 3PL.

Best fit if… your customers are mainly in Germany, Austria or central Europe.

5. Logisfashion

Logisfashion has been operating since 1996, with its roots in fashion, and has sites in Spain (Guadalajara, Toledo, Barcelona and Girona), Latin America and China. It offers its own WMS and many value-added services on the product.

Best fit if… you are a fashion or lifestyle brand with physical stores or expanding into Latin America.

6. Celeritas

Celeritas offers logistics solutions in Spain and Portugal, with two ISO 9001-certified centres, B2C and B2B service, marketplace integration and a network of almost 9,000 pickup points, especially geared to deliveries and returns.

Best fit if… your priority is Spain and Portugal with many returns via pickup points.

How do they compare with ShipBob?

Provider	Warehouses (per its website)	Outside Europe	B2C + B2B	Best fit if…
ShipBob	50+ centres; in Europe, the UK, the Netherlands and Madrid	US, Canada and Australia	Yes	Global sales with a single provider
Bolian	Group with 4 own sites in Barcelona; 73,000 m²	International shipping with customs paperwork	Yes, same warehouse	Spanish market, retail and pharmacy, islands
Amphora Logistics	Spain, Italy, Poland and the US	US	Yes	Based in Spain with hubs in Italy and the US
Bigblue	France, UK, Spain and Germany	International shipping	Yes	European network focused on France
byrd	Germany, Austria, France, UK and Poland	—	Multichannel online	Central Europe
Logisfashion	Spain, Latin America and China	Latin America and Asia	Yes	Fashion and retail with stores
Celeritas	2 ISO 9001 sites on the mainland	Coverage via partners	Yes	Spain and Portugal with pickup points

How do you move from ShipBob to another 3PL without stopping sales?

A well-planned switch of provider should not be noticeable in your store. The usual steps are:

Inventory and data. Export SKUs, barcodes, batches and expiry dates, plus your order history for the last few months to size the operation.
Parallel integration. Connect your store and marketplaces to the new provider before moving any stock.
Phased transfer. Move the fastest-selling SKUs first, or split stock for a few days so you never stop shipping.
Receiving and counting. Agree how stock is counted on arrival and how discrepancies are resolved.
Cut-over. Set the date when orders stop going to the previous provider.

During the transition, check three indicators every day: orders waiting to ship, stock differences between the store and the new warehouse, and returns still arriving at the previous provider. Allow a few weeks’ margin to receive those late returns and to close the inventory with the outgoing provider. If you sell on marketplaces, also check that the handling times set up on each channel match the new provider’s, so your shipping metrics are not penalised.

Avoid switching in the weeks before Black Friday or Christmas. If you want to know how long it would take in your case, at Bolian we can look at it in a demo using your data.

What should you ask before signing with your chosen alternative?

Written delivery times for every country and zone you sell to (including the islands).
A migration timeline with dates for stock receipt and the first order.
How it integrates with your store, marketplaces and ERP, and who maintains the integration.
The returns process and how long it takes for a return to get back into stock.
Batch and expiry management if your product requires it.
A peak plan and client references in your sector.
Exit terms: notice period and return of your stock if you switch again.
A visit to the warehouse where your products will be stored.

Frequently asked questions

Does ShipBob have a warehouse in Spain?

Yes. Its locations page lists a site in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), as well as sites in the UK and the Netherlands.

What is the best ShipBob alternative for a Spanish brand?

It depends on where your customers are. For a mostly Spanish market with online and retail sales from the same stock, Bolian is a particularly good fit. For a multi-country European network, Bigblue or byrd; with hubs in Italy or the US, Amphora.

Can I combine a 3PL in Spain with another in the United States?

Yes. Many brands have one provider per continent and connect both to the same store. What matters is that each provider’s inventory syncs with your platform.

How long does it take to switch 3PL?

It depends on the number of SKUs and the integration. For a standard store it is a matter of weeks. Ask for a written timeline before signing.

Which integrations should I check when migrating?

Your store’s (Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Magento…), those of the marketplaces you sell on and, if you have one, your ERP’s. Also check the returns tool you use.

Can a Spanish provider ship across Europe?

Yes. Bolian, for example, publishes delivery times from Barcelona of 24-48 hours to France and Portugal, 48-72 hours to Italy and Germany and 3-5 working days to the rest of the EU.