How We Helped a Shopify Store Go Global

Beating Those Border Barriers

A thriving e-commerce brand based in the Netherlands had built a successful business selling unique, high-quality products through their Shopify store. With strong marketing, established SEO and a loyal customer base across Europe, everything was running smoothly, apart from one major issue.

A large percentage of their orders were coming from UK customers, but post-Brexit regulations meant shipping from the EU to the UK required recipients to pay import duties upon delivery. This extra cost and inconvenience were detrimental to the customer experience, which had a knock-on effect of reducing conversions, and discouraging repeat purchases.

To keep their UK sales thriving, they needed a UK-based print-on-demand partner who could seamlessly handle their manufacturing and fulfilment without disrupting their existing Shopify setup.

That’s where we stepped in.

Our Approach: Smarter Fulfilment, Fewer Headaches

Our fully automated POD solution allowed the client to continue growing their business while eliminating cross-border shipping issues. Here’s how we made the magic happen:

1. Instant Integration, Zero Disruption

By connecting their Shopify store to our production network via our SuperFast POD API, we enabled hands-free order processing for our client. No need for manual adjustments. Just plug in, automate, and go!

2. Expanding Beyond the UK

Once the UK fulfilment was running smoothly, we took things a step further by setting up automated order routing for other key markets, such as:

·       United States: Production and fulfilment of US orders was redirected to our UK-based facility, reducing shipping costs and ensuring faster delivery times.

·       Germany & the EU: We partnered with a German fulfilment provider, allowing EU orders to be produced and shipped locally, avoiding unnecessary delays and customs charges.

Now, with one central POD supplier (That’s us!) the client could effortlessly manage orders across multiple international markets.

The Results: A Game-Changer for Global Fulfilment

This project proved just how powerful our SuperFast POD API is for businesses looking to scale globally. The key takeaways?

•  UK Customers, Happier Than Ever: No more import duties, no more delivery issues—just smooth, local fulfilment.
• Fully Automated Multi-Region Orders: The UK, US, and EU are now handled seamlessly.
• Shopify SEO & Product Listings Left Untouched: No disruption to their existing listings or rankings, keeping their marketing intact.
• Scalability Built In: With Germany onboard, we’re now preparing to roll out to the entire EU, opening even more opportunities for growth.

The Takeaway: A POD Partner That Grows With You

This case study shows how UniversalPOD isn’t just a supplier, we’re your strategic growth partner.

By removing the complexity of international fulfilment, we helped this client expand into new markets effortlessly, improve their customer experience, and set the stage for future growth.

With UniversalPOD, there’s no need to worry about logistics - we handle that. So you can focus on what really matters: growing your brand and selling more products.