- Northern Ireland's Premier 3PL Fulfilment Centre
Sell Everywhere.
Store, Pick, Pack & Ship
we handle it all.
Orchard Distribution is your all-in-one eCommerce fulfilment partner based in Northern Ireland — the only single location that gives your brand seamless access to both the UK and the EU markets from one warehouse.
25 Years
of logistics experience
Same-Day
dispatch on cut-off
UK Access
66M+ consumers
EU Access
27 countries, no duties
Integrated
Shopify · WooCom · Amazon
- The Strategic Advantage
The Only Fulfilment Location with
Full UK & EU Access
Under the Windsor Framework, Northern Ireland occupies a unique regulatory position no other location shares.
Part of the United Kingdom — full access to 66 million UK consumers and no internal trade barriers.
EU Single Market access — ship goods across all 27 EU countries with no import duties or border customs checks.
No border friction with the Republic of Ireland — one of the fastest-growing eCommerce markets in Europe.
English-speaking, business-friendly — with excellent transport infrastructure to UK & ROI hubs.
Competitive operating costs — versus warehousing in London, Dublin or mainland EU logistics hubs.
| Capability | Orchard (NI) | UK Warehouse |
EU Warehouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship to UK without duties | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ship to EU without duties | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ship to Ireland frictionless | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Single warehouse location | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dual market access | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
For any brand serious about UK and EU growth, there is no more efficient single-warehouse solution.
- Why Northern Ireland?
One Location. Two Markets.Zero Complexity.
Northern Ireland is the only place in the world that is simultaneously part of the United Kingdom and has full access to the EU Single Market. Your inventory lives in one warehouse your reach doesn’t stop at any border.
GB + EU
Dual market access from a single warehouse no customs, no duplication, no separate entities.
66M+
UK consumers within reach — England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland.
450M+
EU consumers within reach across all 27 European Union countries.
For eCommerce brands that want to grow into UK and European markets without the complexity of running warehouses in multiple countries, Newry is the single most strategic location in the British Isles.
United Kingdom England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland frictionless internal trade.
Republic of Ireland Zero customs barriers across the border.
European Union 27 countries, no import duties from Northern Ireland.
Worldwide Reach the rest of the globe through our global courier network.
- The Fulfilment Journey
From Your Supplier to Your Customer's Door
A continuous, transparent pipeline six tightly-orchestrated steps that move stock from arrival to doorstep without a hand-off you have to worry about.
Connect Your Platform
We integrate directly with Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay, Etsy and Magento. Orders flow into our warehouse system the moment a customer checks out no manual uploads, no spreadsheets.
- Shopify
- WooCommerce
- Amazon FBM
- FBA Prep
- eBay
- Etsy
- Magento
Send Us Your Stock
Ship to our secure 3PL centre in Newry. We receive, inspect, barcode and store your inventory in our organised WMS. Get real-time stock visibility 24/7 and scale up or down as you grow.
- Real-time inventory
- Barcoded
- No long-term contracts
We Pick & Pack
Our team picks every order accurately, packs to your specification, and dispatches same-day. Branded packaging, gift wrap, kitting and custom inserts all handled in-house.
- Branded packaging
- Gift wrap
- Kitting
Fast, Reliable Shipping
Orders ship via our network of trusted courier partners UK, Ireland, EU and worldwide. We negotiate volume rates on your behalf and your customers get automated tracking updates.
- DPD
- DHL
- Royal Mail
- Evri
- An Post
- UPS
Returns Managed for You
We receive, inspect and process returned items on your behalf restocking sellable inventory and reporting on damaged goods. Customers get a smooth experience; you stay in control.
- Inspect
- Restock
- Report
Full Visibility & Reporting
Log in any time to see live stock levels, order status, dispatch rates, returns and performance reports. Make decisions on real data not a Friday-afternoon spreadsheet.
- Live dashboard
- Custom reports
- CSV exports
- Our Services
Everything You Need to Run a Lean, Scalable eCommerce Operation
Twelve focused services, one integrated team bundle exactly what you need today and add more as you grow.
eCommerce Fulfilment
End-to-end order fulfilment for direct-to-consumer brands order in, parcel out.
Warehousing & Storage
Flexible secure storage with no long-term contracts. Pay only for the space you use.
Pick & Pack
Accurate, same-day picking and professional packing — branded inserts on request.
Shipping & Delivery
Competitive courier rates across UK, Ireland, EU and worldwide with full tracking.
Returns Management
Hassle-free processing — we inspect, restock or quarantine and keep you informed.
eCommerce Integration
Seamless connections to Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay — automated order sync.
Kitting & Assembly
Bundle products, build subscription boxes, add promotional inserts and gift packs.
Subscription Boxes
Scheduled, recurring box assembly and dispatch — handled end-to-end.
B2B Fulfilment
Palletised deliveries, retail compliance labelling and bulk wholesale orders.
Amazon FBA Prep
Prep to Amazon's exact requirements — labelling, bagging, bundling, shipping in.
Customs Clearance
UK ↔ EU ↔ ROI documentation handled using NI's unique dual-market status.
Custom & Bespoke
A unique requirement? We design a tailored fulfilment workflow around your model.
- Who We Work With
Built for Brands at Every Stage of Growth
From your first hundred orders a month to your hundred-thousandth Orchard scales alongside the team that’s actually building the brand.
Startups & New Brands
Enterprise-level fulfilment infrastructure from day one without the upfront warehouse investment. Focus on the brand. We handle the logistics.
Scaling Businesses
When orders are growing faster than the team can pack them, outsource. We add space, capacity and resource as you scale no hiring, no bigger premises.
International Brands
Entering the UK & EU? Storing inventory with us in Northern Ireland gives you the most strategic, cost-effective route to both markets at once.
Existing eCommerce
Fulfilment in-house eating your week? Our clients typically reduce fulfilment cost and gain back 15–20 hours every week.
- What Our Clients Say
Trusted by eCommerce Brands Across the UK, Ireland & Europe
Exceptional service from start to finish. The entire process was seamless from order placement to delivery. The quality checks ensured our products arrived in perfect condition. Highly recommend.
Emily Thompson
eCommerce Brand Owner
James Walker
Online Retailer
Thousands
Orders dispatched monthly
25 yrs
Logistics experience
UK · EU · 🌍
Shipping reach
Same-Day
Dispatch on cut-off
- Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Started
Do I need a minimum number of orders to use Orchard Distribution?
No. We work with businesses at every stage from startups shipping a handful of orders per day to established brands shipping thousands. Get in touch and we’ll tailor a solution to your volume.
How does the UK and EU dual-market access actually work?
Which eCommerce platforms do you integrate with?
How quickly are orders dispatched?
Can you handle my product returns?
What if I need custom packaging or branded inserts?
Where is your warehouse located?
How do I get started?
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