From Italy into the German market — consolidated instead of expensive
Italian brands send consolidated pallet shipments via the Brenner route to ImportPrep near Berlin and from there supply Amazon.de, boutiques and distributors: one German stock point instead of many expensive single shipments from Italy.
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Typical problems of Italian traders
- Many small single shipments Italy→Germany instead of one cheap consolidated pallet
- German marketplaces and retailers expect short, plannable delivery times
- Seasonal goods (fashion, decor, food promotions) need a buffer close to the market
- Returns from Germany accumulate uncontrolled
How to send goods to ImportPrep
- 1Notify consolidated pallet by forwarder (Brenner/A9 or Adriatic route)
- 2Upload packing list in Italian or English
- 3Receipt with count and photo log
- 4Call-off by channel: Amazon.de, retail, distributors
Suitable services for the Italian market
Example: Furniture accessories from Milan
Consolidate
Instead of 40 single shipments monthly: 2 pallets from Milan to ImportPrep.
Inspect
Sample inspection after transport — damage is documented immediately.
Distribute
Carton-wise delivery to 9 German furnishing retailers by GLS.
Save
Freight costs per unit drop significantly; delivery time for retailers: 2 days.
FAQ
Is the model suitable for seasonal goods?
Yes — seasonal stock is stored in advance and called during the sales wave; afterwards remaining stock stores cheaply or goes back consolidated.
How long does a pallet Milan → Schorfheide run?
By consolidated freight typically 3–4 working days; from then your stock delivers from Germany in 1–2 days.
Request quote for Italian traders
Quote requests answered within 12 hours.