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# The Best 3PL Companies in Italy to Optimize Your Logistics (2026)
[](https://blog.amphoralogistics.com/en/author/ines) Inés Martínez
October 21, 2026
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Italy is a market with great potential for ecommerce, but also a demanding one when it comes to delivery times and returns. As orders grow, preparing parcels, controlling stock and managing returns stops being simple. A good **3PL in Italy** can take over these tasks and make growth easier.
We have compared the main **3PL companies in Italy**, with verifiable data and linked sources.
## **What is a 3PL operator and why is it key for selling in Italy?**
A **3PL logistics operator in Italy** receives the goods, stores them, prepares orders, organizes shipments to the end customer and manages returns. It also provides the technology to control orders and inventory.
### **Differences between 3PL and other logistics models**
- **2PL:** transport of goods between points (parcel delivery).
- **3PL:** storage, picking, packing, transport and returns.
- **4PL:** coordination of several operators within a wider logistics chain.
## **Factors to consider when choosing a 3PL company in Italy**
### **Transport coverage, storage and returns management**
A good provider should cover the whole order journey: receiving, storage, preparation, transport and reverse logistics. Also check:
- **Warehouse location:** a hub in northern Italy (Milan) shortens delivery times to the main consumption centers and to the rest of Europe.
- **Technology and integrations** with your online store and marketplaces.
- **Capacity during demand peaks.**
- **Carrier network**, both domestic and international.
## **Top 3PL companies in the Italian market**
### **1. Amphora: its own hub in Milan and an international network to scale**
**Amphora** is a technology company specialized in ecommerce logistics, founded in 2020, that helps brands manage, optimize and scale their operations internationally. More than 500 brands trust it.
Its **Milan logistics hub, with more than 9,000 m²**, has strengthened its operational capacity in Europe and is part of a network of **more than 100,000 m²** with hubs in Barcelona, Milan, Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Amphora handles **more than 6 million parcels a year** and integrates with **more than 50 ecommerce platforms** and **more than 90 carriers**.
What sets it apart from a traditional operator is that its technology is born from operations: Amphora develops in-house the tools it uses to manage warehousing, orders, transport, returns and post-purchase in a single platform, and applies artificial intelligence to optimize processes and anticipate incidents. The company's ambition is to establish Barcelona and Milan as one of the main gateways into Europe for global brands.
Its growth has been recognized in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Spain, and it has received the José Manuel Lara Award for business ambition and purpose.
**Best for:** brands that want to sell in Italy from a local hub while scaling to the rest of Europe with the same partner.
[Amphora's ecommerce fulfillment services](https://amphoralogistics.com/services/fulfillment)
### **2. Hive: a pan-European network with a presence in Italy**
**Hive**, founded in Berlin in 2020 \[1\], operates fulfillment centers in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Poland and the Netherlands, and works with more than 500 brands \[2\]. Its model combines its own technology with a network of operational partners \[3\].
**Best for:** D2C brands with sales spread across several European countries.
### **3. Mailship: pan-European fulfillment with operations in Italy since 2022**
**Mailship** is a pan-European ecommerce fulfillment 3PL. According to its website, it started operating in Central Europe (Czech Republic and Slovakia), entered the Italian market in 2022 and has **3 logistics centers and 90,000 m² of operational space**, more than 500 online stores as clients and more than 40,000 parcels shipped per day \[4\]. It offers a web platform to manage inventory and orders in real time \[4\].
**Best for:** high-volume online stores selling in Central Europe and Italy.
### **4. eLogy: ecommerce logistics from Rome**
**eLogy** was founded in 2019 in Rome \[5\]. It offers storage, picking & packing, shipping and returns, with 24/48-hour deliveries and cash-on-delivery service across Europe \[6\]. According to the press, it has operations in Rome, Treviso, Barcelona and Poland \[5\].
**Best for:** ecommerce businesses that need cash on delivery in Italy and Europe.
### **5. MOMOKA: fulfillment in Abruzzo with a focus on food**
**MOMOKA** has been operating since 2019 with warehouses in Città Sant'Angelo (Pescara), one of them with HACCP procedures for food and beverages \[7\]. Its service includes a call center, customer care and claims management, and it integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Magento, Amazon and TikTok Shop \[7\].
**Best for:** food brands that need lot-level traceability.
### **6. SAVE: a logistics operator with three warehouses in Italy**
**SAVE Servizi e Logistica** has 30 years of experience in logistics and operates three warehouses in Italy: Melzo (Milan), Viadana (Mantua) and Fiano Romano (Rome) \[8\]. It offers ecommerce logistics, publishing logistics and fulfillment for Amazon and eBay \[8\].
**Best for:** companies with publishing catalogs or selling on Amazon and eBay.
### **7. AWRobotics: an automated warehouse in Rome**
**AWRobotics** operates a warehouse in Rome with its own robotic technology for picking and storage \[9\]. It offers same-day preparation for orders received before 2 p.m. and a variable-cost-only model with no fixed fees \[9\].
**Best for:** small and medium-sized ecommerce businesses looking for a model without fixed costs.
### **8. DHL Fulfillment Network: DHL Supply Chain's network**
The **DHL Fulfillment Network** is DHL Supply Chain's ecommerce service \[10\]. In Italy, DHL Supply Chain reports 51 warehouses and offices and 825,000 m² \[11\], with integrations for Shopify, WooCommerce, Adobe Commerce and PrestaShop \[11\].
**Best for:** companies looking for the network of a large multinational logistics group.
### **9. Asendia: fulfillment and international shipping**
**Asendia** offers order management and storage, picking, real-time tracking and returns management services in Italy, with automated vertical warehouses \[12\]. It has fulfillment centers in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Asia \[12\].
**Best for:** brands whose main focus is international shipping.
### **10. MBE Fulfillment (Mail Boxes Etc.): a franchise network for SMEs**
**MBE Fulfillment** is Mail Boxes Etc.'s logistics solution for SMEs, delivered through its network of more than 500 franchise centers in Italy \[13\]. It includes order management, picking, packing, custom packaging and returns \[13\].
**Best for:** low-volume SMEs that value having a physical location nearby.
## **Comparison table**
| **Company** | **Origin / HQ** | **Logistics presence in Italy (according to sources)** | **Technology** | **Focus** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Amphora** | Spain (2020) | Own hub in Milan (more than 9,000 m²) within a network of more than 100,000 m² | Proprietary platform | International ecommerce; fashion, cosmetics, lifestyle |
| Hive | Germany (2020) | Center in Italy within a network in 7 countries | Proprietary platform + partners | European D2C brands |
| Mailship | Central Europe | Operations in Italy since 2022 | Proprietary web platform | High volume |
| eLogy | Italy (2019) | Rome, Treviso | AI-powered software | Cash on delivery |
| MOMOKA | Italy (2019) | Città Sant'Angelo (PE) | ERP/WMS | Food |
| SAVE | Italy | Melzo, Viadana, Fiano Romano | — | Publishing, Amazon/eBay |
| AWRobotics | Italy | Rome | Proprietary robotics | SMEs, no fixed costs |
| DHL Fulfillment Network | Multinational | 51 warehouses and offices (DHL Supply Chain Italy) | CMS integrations | Large accounts |
| Asendia | Multinational | Automated vertical warehouses | Integrated WMS | International shipping |
| MBE Fulfillment | Multinational | More than 500 franchise centers | MBE LAB+ | SMEs |
## **Advantages of hiring 3PL logistics services in Italy**
- Reduced internal workload.
- Flexible capacity when volumes change.
- Volume-negotiated shipping rates.
- Professional returns management.
### **How to optimize shipping costs and delivery times in Italy**
Optimization starts by analyzing where your stock is and where your customers are. Keeping inventory in a northern Italian hub, such as Amphora's in Milan, brings products closer to Italian consumers and to the rest of Europe. Next, it pays to cut unnecessary movements inside the warehouse and automate repetitive tasks.
## **Is it time to outsource your logistics to a 3PL partner?**
Outsourcing makes sense when logistics takes up too much time or limits growth, or when you need more capacity without building your own infrastructure. Before choosing a **3PL in Italy**, analyze your orders, stock, destinations and special requirements.
You can check [Amphora's fulfillment pricing](https://amphoralogistics.com/pricing-fulfillment) to assess a solution tailored to your business.
## **Frequently asked questions**
**What is the best 3PL in Italy for an ecommerce business?**
If you are looking for a hub in Italy and want to scale to other markets with the same partner, Amphora combines its Milan hub (more than 9,000 m²) with an international network of more than 100,000 m² and proprietary technology.
**Is an Italian 3PL or an international one better?**
A local operator may be enough if you only sell in Italy. If you sell in several countries, a 3PL with a European network saves you from managing several providers and systems.
## **Bibliography**
1. 1. TechCrunch — "E-commerce logistics startup Hive buzzes following $34M investment" (11/10/2021): [https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/10/e-commerce-logistics-startup-hive-buzzes-following-34m-investment/](https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/10/e-commerce-logistics-startup-hive-buzzes-following-34m-investment/)
2. Hive — Pan-EU: [https://www.hive.app/product/hive-pan-eu](https://www.hive.app/product/hive-pan-eu)
3. Hive — "Hive raises €28.2 million": [https://www.hive.app/blog/hive-raises-28-million](https://www.hive.app/blog/hive-raises-28-million)
4. Mailship — About us: [https://www.mailship.com/en/about-us/](https://www.mailship.com/en/about-us/)
5. Adriaeco — "eLogy: la giovane start-up di logistica per ecommerce cresce a ritmi vertiginosi" (03/06/2023): [https://www.adriaeco.eu/2023/03/06/elogy-la-giovane-start-up-di-logistica-per-ecommerce-cresce-a-ritmi-vertiginosi/](https://www.adriaeco.eu/2023/03/06/elogy-la-giovane-start-up-di-logistica-per-ecommerce-cresce-a-ritmi-vertiginosi/)
6. eLogy — Official website: [https://elogy.io/en/home-2/](https://elogy.io/en/home-2/)
7. MOMOKA — Official website: [https://www.momokacorp.com/](https://www.momokacorp.com/)
8. SAVE Servizi e Logistica — Chi siamo: [https://www.savelogistica.it/chi-siamo/](https://www.savelogistica.it/chi-siamo/)
9. AWRobotics — Official website: [https://www.awrobotics.it/](https://www.awrobotics.it/)
10. DHL — "DHL Fulfillment Network, il servizio di e-commerce di DHL Supply Chain…" (2023): [https://www.dhl.com/it-it/home/stampa/stampa-archivio/2023/dhl-fulfillment-network-il-servizio-di-e-commerce-di-dhl-supply-chain-puo-contare-su-di-un-nuovo-sito-web-in-italiano.html](https://www.dhl.com/it-it/home/stampa/stampa-archivio/2023/dhl-fulfillment-network-il-servizio-di-e-commerce-di-dhl-supply-chain-puo-contare-su-di-un-nuovo-sito-web-in-italiano.html)
11. DHL — Il DHL Fulfillment Network in Italia: [https://www.dhl.com/it-it/microsites/supply-chain/fulfillment-network/our-network/fulfillment-in-italy.html](https://www.dhl.com/it-it/microsites/supply-chain/fulfillment-network/our-network/fulfillment-in-italy.html)
12. Asendia Italia — Servizi di evasione degli ordini: [https://www.asendia.it/e-commerce/servizi-evasione-ordini](https://www.asendia.it/e-commerce/servizi-evasione-ordini)
13. Mail Boxes Etc. — MBE Fulfillment: [https://www.mbe.it/it/mbe-fulfillment](https://www.mbe.it/it/mbe-fulfillment)
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