What VCA Logistics + Services does

VCA Logistik + Services Gmb & Co. KG is a German contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment provider headquartered in Großostheim (Rhine-Main region), operating as the fulfillment arm of the diversified 7Days / PVG Unternehmensgruppe (group-level 1,600+ employees, 26 locations, 100,000+ m² of warehouse space across Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland). The company runs a full-service logistics stack covering end-to-end fulfillment (warehouse management, pick-and-pack, shipping, returns), contract logistics (dedicated storage concepts), same-day and next-day delivery via its own vehicle fleet, transport management with customs clearance, value-added services (display construction, branded packaging, gift wrapping), and customer support. Its technology base is a modern warehouse management system integrated with major shop systems — Shopify, WooCommerce, Shopware, Magento, Amazon, eBay — plus automation via Zapier and Make, providing real-time inventory, order, and shipment status to merchants.

VCA targets small and medium-sized e-commerce merchants as its primary customer segment, with vertical specialization in cosmetics, supplements and superfoods (HACCP-certified for food-safety compliance and bio-certified for organic handling), pet supplies, and baby and children's products. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative: bespoke, individually priced service packages rather than standardized rate cards, with lead capture via website inquiry forms and direct phone/email. Content marketing (VCA Insights / E-Comm Mastery blog), SEO, LinkedIn and Instagram organic social, industry-event participation, and Google Ads/remarketing round out the demand-generation layer.

The business model is operationally transactional: revenue derives from per-order/per-unit fulfillment fees, contract-storage and managed-services retainers, premium same-day/next-day delivery charges, freight and customs transaction fees, and professional-services style fees for value-added packaging and dedicated customer support. Customer concentration is intentionally diffuse — 12,000+ customers and partners across the group — and pricing is customized to each engagement, supporting revenue diversification but limiting visibility into contract values or pricing power at the deal level. Recent strategic activity has centered on capability expansion (HACCP and Bio certifications in 2025, Amazon FBM, Switzerland/UK export line) and on employer-brand positioning (2024 "Logistik | ist weiblich – Strategie" award).

Name

VCA Logistics + Services

Legal name

VCA Logistik + Services GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://vca-logistik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

VCA Logistics + Services is a German contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment provider serving small and medium-sized online merchants, with end-to-end fulfillment, same-day/next-day delivery, contract logistics, and transport management across Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Logistics & E-commerce Fulfillment

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Seller Fulfillment & Merchant Logistics (FBM/Independent Sellers) (TLAAAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Courier, Pickup & Delivery (Non-commercial) (HSACAIAD), Internal Logistics & On-site Courier Services (BPABAEAH)

Keywords

• Contract logistics
• E-commerce fulfillment
• Same day delivery
• Transport management
• Warehouse management

Headquarters

HQ city

Großostheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fulfillment Services: Comprehensive fulfillment services including warehouse management, picking, packing, and customer delivery. Revenue is generated through per-order or per-unit fees for handling, storage, and shipping, typically structured as transaction-based pricing.
2. Contract Logistics: Tailored storage solutions and contract logistics services, providing dedicated warehouse space and customized logistics concepts for B2B clients.
3. Same Day / Next Day Delivery: Express delivery services using an owned vehicle fleet, generating revenue as a premium service tier on top of standard fulfillment or as a standalone offering.
4. Transport Management: Domestic and international transport management including customs clearance, billed as a service fee per shipment or as a managed freight service.
5. Value Added Services: Additional services including display construction, personalized packaging, gift packaging, product inserts, and custom branding — billed as per-service fees or bundled packages.
6. Customer Support Service: Dedicated customer support and project management services for e-commerce clients, charged as a service or retainer fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VCA Logistics + Services is a full-service logistics partner providing end-to-end e-commerce fulfillment, contract warehousing, same day/next day express delivery via its own fleet, transport management with customs clearance, and customer support services. Its offerings are tailored to small and medium-sized e-commerce businesses and brands, with vertical expertise in cosmetics, supplements & superfoods, pet supplies, and baby/children's products, supported by modern warehouse management technology and certified handling (HACCP, bio/organic).

Product overview

VCA Logistik + Services is a full-service logistics partner operating as part of the 7Days/PVG Unternehmensgruppe. Its core offering is Fulfillment — encompassing warehouse management, order processing, pick-and-pack, and customer delivery — supplemented by Contract Logistics (customized storage solutions), Same Day/Next Day delivery with a proprietary fleet, Transport Management (national and international freight with customs clearance), and Customer Support Services. Value-Added Services include display construction, personalized packaging, and gift packaging. The company also offers specialized solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises, Cosmetics, Supplements & Superfoods, Pet Supplies, and Baby & Children's products. Its logistics network spans multiple locations across Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland with approximately 100,000 m² of warehouse space and 26 sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fulfillment End-to-end fulfillment service covering warehouse management, order processing, picking, packing, and customer delivery, designed to create a seamless shopping experience for e-commerce merchants and brands.
• Amazon Prime by Seller Fulfillment Fulfillment service specifically designed to meet Amazon Prime requirements, enabling sellers to use VCA as their own fulfillment operation while maintaining Prime eligibility.
• Multichannel Fulfillment Unified fulfillment solution that synchronizes inventory and shipments across multiple sales channels including Amazon, eBay, and direct-to-consumer online stores.
• Value Added Services Supplementary fulfillment services including personalized packaging, gift wrapping, custom inserts, and branded packaging solutions to enhance the customer unboxing experience for e-commerce brands.
• Shop-Schnittstellen (Shop System Integration) Technical integration service connecting online shop systems (Shopify, WooCommerce, Shopware, Magento) to VCA's warehouse and fulfillment infrastructure for automated order transmission and real-time inventory synchronization.
• Shipping Provider Integration Integration with multiple shipping carriers and logistics providers (DHL, UPS, DPD, etc.), enabling flexible routing and delivery options for domestic and international shipments.
• Display Construction (Displaybau) Construction and assembly of point-of-sale display materials for retail environments, offered as part of value-added logistics services.
• Contract Logistics (Kontraktlogistik) Customized warehouse storage solutions tailored to individual business needs, with goods stored securely, optimally, and available at all times for B2B clients.
• Same Day / Next Day Delivery Express delivery services with same-day and next-day options, including time-windowed delivery in metropolitan areas, leveraging an owned vehicle fleet and partner network.
• Transport Management Freight and transport management covering procurement logistics, national and international transport, and customs clearance services.
• Switzerland/UK Exports Specialized export logistics service for shipments to Switzerland and Great Britain, including customs handling for non-EU destinations.
• Customer Support Service Customer-facing support services including inquiry handling, returns management, and communication coordination, often integrated with fulfillment operations for e-commerce clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• A fashion brand achieved a 27% increase in conversion rate in Munich and 18% higher average basket value for same-day delivery orders versus standard shipping
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CNA e.V. (Centrum für Nachhaltigkeit und Angewandte Geographie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022VCA participates in the Logistik Initiative Bayern, coordinated by CNA e.V. (a think tank for mobility, transport, and logistics) together with the Bavarian State Ministry for Housing, Building and Transport. The initiative, launched in 2022, aims to promote gender equality, workplace attractiveness, and development opportunities in transport and logistics. VCA won the initiative's 'Strategie | ist weiblich' award at the BAVARIA NIGHT OF LOGISTICS 2024. CNA e.V. serves as a thought leadership and networking platform connecting VCA with other logistics companies.
• 7Days Group / PVG UnternehmensgruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCA is a member of the 7Days Group / PVG Unternehmensgruppe, a logistics conglomerate with operations dating back to 1946. The group encompasses multiple logistics companies and provides VCA with access to a strong logistics network with 26 locations across Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, 100,000+ m² of warehouse space, a diverse vehicle fleet, and shared technological and operational infrastructure. VCA acts as the fulfillment and e-commerce logistics arm of the group.
• 7Days Group Partner Network (unspecified)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs part of the 7Days Group, VCA benefits from a network of partner companies that collectively serve 12,000+ customers and partners across Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. The group structure enables cross-selling, shared infrastructure, and coordinated logistics solutions, with VCA specializing in e-commerce fulfillment while other group companies handle complementary logistics services.
• Shopify (cloud-based e-commerce platform)majorTechnology or IntegrationVCA integrates with Shopify-powered online stores for automated order transmission, real-time inventory synchronization, and shipment tracking data delivery. VCA publishes dedicated content (blog articles, guides) on Shopify + Fulfillment best practices, positioning Shopify store owners as a primary target customer segment. VCA highlights Shopify as one of the leading e-commerce platforms it supports.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arvato (Bertelsmann): Provides e-commerce fulfillment, contract logistics, and supply chain management services across Europe, including specialized solutions for cosmetics and consumer goods. Directly comparable to VCA in vertical specialization (beauty, FMCG) and integrated fulfillment + customer service model.
• Loxxess AG: German mid-market contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment specialist with multi-site operations and value-added services. Closely comparable to VCA in scale, customer profile (mid-market German brands), and service offering (warehousing, fulfillment, VAS).
• B+S GmbH Logistik und Dienstleistungen: German mid-market contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment provider serving consumer goods, cosmetics, and food categories. Comparable to VCA in target verticals, value-added services emphasis, and German market focus.
• IDS Logistik GmbH: German contract logistics provider offering warehousing, fulfillment, and value-added services for consumer goods and retail. Comparable in target market, service mix, and geographic footprint (Germany-centered).
• FIEGE Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG: German-headquartered mid-market contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment provider with multi-country warehousing and value-added services. Highly comparable to VCA in target customer profile (mid-market and enterprise brands) and service mix (fulfillment, contract logistics, value-added services).

Broad incumbents

• GLS Germany (General Logistics Systems): European parcel and logistics services provider with growing fulfillment and returns capabilities. Comparable for its European parcel network and B2B-focused delivery model, though less specialized in mid-market e-commerce fulfillment than VCA.
• Hermes Germany (Otto Group): Major German e-commerce fulfillment and parcel delivery provider owned by Otto Group. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering fulfillment plus last-mile delivery at scale, though its portfolio is wider and includes B2C parcel as a primary focus.
• Rhenus Logistics: European contract logistics and supply chain provider with warehousing, fulfillment, and transport management services. Comparable in contract logistics and multi-modal capabilities, though Rhenus operates at significantly larger scale across more verticals.
• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL): Largest global contract logistics provider with extensive European e-commerce fulfillment capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same space, but operates at vastly larger scale and serves enterprise accounts as a primary focus.

Regional players

• Meyer Quick Service Logistics (MQL): German specialized logistics provider focused on time-sensitive and same-day delivery services. Comparable to VCA's same-day/next-day metro delivery capability, particularly relevant given VCA's owned-fleet last-mile focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vcalogistik
• Instagraminstagram.com/vca_logistik

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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