e-Fulfilment Hub

What e-Fulfilment Hub does

e-Fulfilment Hub is a Dutch sustainable e-fulfilment service provider based in Weert, Netherlands, operating as the commercial brand of HC GROUP B.V. (a Dutch private limited company). It serves fast-growing European webshops shipping between 500 and 50,000+ parcels per month, with stated use cases spanning LED lighting, baby products, and pet supplies. The core technology is E-Warehouse, a cloud-based Warehouse Management System developed in-house by HC Group, offering 50+ plug-and-play integrations to e-commerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Bol.com, PrestaShop, Lightspeed, eBay) and ERP systems, 20 reporting options, real-time inventory and order visibility, a TMS for route optimization, and a returns management module. Operational assets include 50,000+ m2 of warehouse in Weert with a 22:00 cut-off for next-day Benelux delivery and a 10:00 cut-off for same-day delivery via Instabox and Trunkrs, plus an additional 40,000 m2 added through a BREEAM-NL 4-star certified DHL distribution warehouse.

The revenue model is predominantly recurring 3PL subscription revenue, with a minimum monthly invoice of €2,000, two-year contracts, and annual price adjustments tied to the NEA index; usage-based customization is offered for higher-volume customers. GTM is sales-led, with quote requests, demo scheduling, and consultative selling around sustainability, supplemented by content marketing (blog, newsletter, LinkedIn, Living Lab Green Fulfilment community). Beyond direct fulfilment, the company operates a Pan European Network of 20-25 franchise 3PL partners (each with €5-10M turnover) under a shared E-Warehouse technology stack, creating a cross-border fulfilment platform rather than a single warehouse. Sustainability is a core positioning pillar, operationalized through the Living Lab Green Fulfilment innovation platform (three test sites in Weert), a Green Fulfilment Maturity Model assessment, a real-time CO2 Emissions Meter integrated into E-Warehouse, and partnerships with Moonen Packaging (Verpakkingsmanager service, Happy Plastic recycling) and Thijs Logistiek (which added 3,500 hazardous-goods pallet places). Carrier coverage spans DHL, PostNL, DPD, GLS, UPS, bpost, Correos, PostNord, Asendia, Collisimo, Instabox, and Trunkrs.

Name

e-Fulfilment Hub

Legal name

HC GROUP B.V.

Website

https://e-fulfilmenthub.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

e-Fulfilment Hub is a Dutch sustainable e-fulfilment provider (the brand of HC GROUP B.V., based in Weert) serving fast-growing European webshops with cloud-based warehousing, packaging, transport, and returns management, extended through a 20-25 partner Pan European 3PL franchise network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-commerce Fulfilment Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Warehousing and Storage (493), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Omnichannel Retail Fulfillment Centers (TLALADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fulfillment Technology & Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (CRAFAMAB), Pick/Pack & Value-Added Warehouse Services (Kitting, Returns Prep) (CRAFAMAD), Specialty Handling Fulfillment Centers (High-Value, Secure, Controlled Access) (TLALADAI)

Keywords

• E-fulfilment services
• Warehouse management system
• Sustainable logistics
• E-commerce fulfilment
• 3PL services

Headquarters

HQ city

Weert

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fulfilment Services: 3PL fulfilment services including goods entry, warehousing, sustainable packaging, sustainable transport, and returns management. Minimum monthly invoice of €2,000. Contract duration of 2 years with exclusivity requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

e-Fulfilment Hub (legal entity: HC GROUP B.V.) is a one-stop-shop sustainable e-fulfilment service provider operating from Weert, Netherlands. It delivers end-to-end e-fulfilment for fast-growing webshops, covering inbound goods receipt, warehousing, sustainable packaging, sustainable transport, and returns management. Its proprietary E-Warehouse cloud-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) integrates with over 50 ERP and e-commerce platforms and underpins a Pan-European franchise network of 20-25 third-party logistics partners.

Product overview

e-Fulfilment Hub is a one-stop-shop sustainable e-fulfilment service provider for fast-growing webshops with European growth ambitions. The core offering consists of E-Warehouse, a cloud-based Warehouse Management System developed by HC Group, complemented by five fulfillment services: inbound logistics, warehousing (50,000+ m2 in Weert), sustainable packaging, sustainable transport, and returns management. The product portfolio also includes Living Lab Green Fulfilment, an innovation platform with three testing grounds in Weert for developing and validating sustainable logistics solutions. Within Living Lab, sub-products include the Green Fulfilment Maturity Model (sustainability assessment), CO2 Emissions Meter (real-time carbon tracking via E-Warehouse), and Packaging Manager (specialized packaging optimization with Moonen Packaging). The Pan European Network extends the platform across Europe through a franchise of 20-25 3PL companies with shared technology, standardized processes, and collective carrier negotiations, connected via the E-Warehouse Logistics Platform (TMS) for cross-border operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E-Warehouse: Cloud-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) providing real-time insights into logistics operations with over 50 plug-and-play connections to ERP and web systems.
• Living Lab Green Fulfilment
• Green Fulfilment
• Pan European Network

Products and services

• E-Warehouse

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage capacity of more than 50,000 m2
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HC Group B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing operational infrastructure. Operates the main warehouse and e-fulfilment operations in Weert. e-Fulfilment Hub functions as the brand identity for HC Group's sustainable e-fulfilment services. HC Group expands operations including new 40,000 m2 DHL warehouse expansion.
• Moonen PackagingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading packaging wholesaler with 65+ years experience. Developed the Verpakkingsmanager service together with e-Fulfilment Hub. One of the most sustainable companies in the Netherlands with CSR Performance Ladder Level 4. Supplies sustainable packaging and developed Happy Plastic circular recycling programme.
• Thijs LogistiekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3PL logistics provider with 50 vehicles, 100 employees, and 6,000 m2 warehouse. Provides 24-hour distribution, city and regional distribution, and international forwarding for general cargo, length goods, oversized goods, and ADR (dangerous goods). Relocated to new sustainable facility with 3,500 pallet places for hazardous substances.
• BluehubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovation agency focused on digital marketing, sustainability, and helping webshops become commercially successful through branding, design, content, social media, SEO/SEA, data analytics.
• DHLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor international carrier partner. DHL Parcel sustainability mission: CO2 reduction, aim to deliver parcels emission-free by 2025, zero logistics CO2 worldwide by 2050. HC Group expanded into DHL distribution warehouse in Weert.
• PostNLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch postal and parcel delivery service. Offers letter mail, parcel delivery, and collection points in the Netherlands. Sustainability focus on fuel-efficient vehicles and green gas usage.
• DPDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational parcel delivery. Delivered 1.9 billion packages worldwide in 2020. Reduced CO2 per package by 18.8% since 2013, targeting 30% reduction by 2025 with low/no CO2 vehicles in 350 European cities.
• InstaboxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSame-day and next-day delivery provider (formerly Red Je Pakketje). Completely fossil-free electric delivery. Compensates 110% of CO2 emissions. Evening delivery service.
• GLScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral Logistics Systems - European parcel network. ThinkResponsible sustainability programme covering Climate Protect, ThinkSocial, ThinkQuality. ISO 14064-1 compliant ecological footprint assessment since 2009.
• TrunkrsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSame-day delivery provider in Netherlands and Belgium. Committed to using existing resources efficiently and delivering 100% emission-free by end of 2022.
• bpostminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian postal service. bpack 24/7 and international delivery. Focus on sustainable employment and inclusive work prospects.
• PostNordminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic postal and logistics service covering Sweden and Denmark. Universal service obligation with sustainability integration into product and service offerings.
• UPSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal parcel carrier. Sustainability focus on efficient delivery, customer solutions, and global connectivity.
• CorreosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish state-owned postal service. 52,000+ employees with Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Plan aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
• AsendiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational postal and parcel service. Carbon neutral delivery through e-PAQ and parent companies La Poste and Swiss Post.
• CollisimominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench parcel delivery service for letter mail, parcel delivery and collection points in France.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Active Ants: Heerhugowaard-based e-fulfilment provider for webshops using automated warehouse technology; competes head-to-head with e-Fulfilment Hub for Dutch and Benelux online retailers seeking outsourced fulfilment.
• Huboo: UK-headquartered e-fulfilment 3PL for SMB and mid-market webshops with multi-carrier technology and returns handling — same customer segment and one-stop-shop service model as e-Fulfilment Hub, though UK-focused.
• Cubyn: Paris-based e-fulfilment 3PL for SMB webshops with proprietary OMS/WMS technology — comparable business model and European footprint overlap with e-Fulfilment Hub.
• Monta: Dutch e-fulfilment 3PL headquartered near Eindhoven, offering warehousing, pick-pack-ship and returns for webshops with proprietary WMS technology — the closest direct competitor to e-Fulfilment Hub in the Benelux market.
• byrd: Vienna-based pan-European e-fulfilment network aggregator connecting webshops to vetted fulfilment partners across multiple countries — directly comparable to e-Fulfilment Hub's Pan-European Network model and technology-led approach.

Broad incumbents

• GEODIS: Large global contract logistics provider operating e-fulfilment warehouses across Europe — competes for the same mid-market webshop segment as e-Fulfilment Hub from a much larger portfolio and geographic footprint.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics division of Deutsche Post DHL operating large-scale e-commerce fulfilment centres across Europe — overlaps with e-Fulfilment Hub's offering but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• PostNL Fulfillment: Dutch incumbent postal operator offering e-commerce fulfilment and warehousing services to webshops in the Netherlands and Benelux — directly competes with e-Fulfilment Hub in its home market while also being a carrier partner.
• Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA): Amazon's own end-to-end e-fulfilment service for third-party merchants — the dominant scale incumbent in the European e-fulfilment market against which all specialist 3PLs including e-Fulfilment Hub compete for merchant wallet share.

Emerging players

• Sendcloud: Eindhoven-based multi-carrier shipping and fulfilment software platform used by European webshops — overlaps with e-Fulfilment Hub's E-Warehouse technology stack and target merchant segment, but does not operate physical warehouses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/efulfilmenthub
• Facebookfacebook.com/efulfilmenthub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/e-fulfilment-hub
• Instagraminstagram.com/efulfilmenthub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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