End-to-end fulfillment: freight, customs, warehousing, delivery
Manufacturing or sourcing abroad? HGL Group collects your goods from the manufacturer and clears customs; we store them and start shipping your orders. One partner, from the freight to the courier.
HGL Group handles freight and customs clearance; we handle the warehouse work.
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Seven steps, one partner: from the factory to your customer
HGL Group handles the first three steps; we, MDS e Fulfillment, handle the next four. You have one contact person throughout.
- 01
Manufacturer
We collect the goods from the manufacturer or supplier.
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Freight
We bring them to Hungary by air, sea, rail or road.
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Customs
We handle customs clearance, so you don't need a separate customs broker.
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Storage
We receive the goods by SKU, and the stock appears in the MDS e Partner Portal.
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Fulfillment
We pick and pack your online store, marketplace and B2B orders.
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Delivery
With six carriers, same day for orders up to 20:00; on pallets for B2B partners.
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Returns
We process returned parcels within 48 hours of arrival, on working days.
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Which freight mode do you need?
HGL Group handles all four freight modes. Goods typically come from the Far East, mainly China, by air, sea or rail, and from within Europe by road. Pick a freight mode and we'll show you what it's good for.
We always quote the transit time for the specific route, per shipment.
Air freight
The fastest route. A good choice for smaller, higher-value or urgent shipments, for example when a product is running low.
- Typically from
- The Far East, mainly China, and almost any other country.
- Best for
- Small and medium volumes, urgent restocking.
Sea freight
The most economical option for large volumes, but the slowest. It really pays off for container shipments.
- Typically from
- The Far East, mainly China, and almost any port in the world.
- Best for
- Large volumes, planned restocking.
Rail freight
Faster than sea, cheaper than air. A good middle ground when sea transit takes too long.
- Typically from
- China, by rail to Europe.
- Best for
- Medium and large volumes when timing matters.
Road freight
The simplest route from a European manufacturer or supplier.
- Typically from
- European manufacturers and suppliers.
- Best for
- European sourcing, regular restocking.
Why is it better to have one partner handle everything?
No handover gaps
You don't have to coordinate between a freight forwarder, a customs broker and a warehouse. Your goods go from HGL Group straight onto our shelves.
One contact person
You call one person with any question, whether it's about the freight or your orders.
Ready to sell sooner
Once stored, your stock shows up immediately in the MDS e Partner Portal, and orders can start shipping.
One quote
You get freight, customs and warehouse work in one quote, so you see the full cost up front.
Who handles what when you import into the EU through Hungary?
Imported goods can't always go straight onto the shelf. HGL Group handles everything related to freight and customs, and we handle everything related to the warehouse.
- Freight organized directly from the manufacturer.
- Air, sea, rail and road freight.
- Customs clearance, together with the freight.
- Receiving by SKU, with inbound quality checks.
- Applying Hungarian-language labels, relabeling.
- Kitting and repacking.
- Storage, order delivery and returns.
Working with a Chinese supplier? Our Chinese colleague, Wang Hongqin, keeps in touch with Chinese suppliers and helps with Far East imports. Meet the team
More on labeling and other extra warehouse work: value-added services.
This is for you if…
- you manufacture or source in the Far East, for example in China.
- you don't want to coordinate a separate freight forwarder, customs broker and warehouse.
- you sell your imported goods in an online store, on marketplaces or to B2B partners (wholesalers, resellers, retail chains).
How much does end-to-end fulfillment cost?
We price freight and customs per shipment, because every route is different. Warehouse work is itemized, just like our other services.
- Freightper shipment, quoted individually
- Customs clearanceper shipment, quoted individually
- Warehouse workitemized: receiving, storage, order fulfillment
- Extrassuch as Hungarian labels or kitting, on a separate line
You get freight, customs and warehouse work in one quote. Request a quote and we'll get back to you within 1 working day.
Frequently asked questions about end-to-end fulfillment
Got another question? Write to us.
What does end-to-end fulfillment mean?
It means one partner handles your goods from the manufacturer to your customer: HGL Group brings them in and clears customs, and we store them, ship your orders and handle returns.
How do goods arrive from China?
By air, sea or rail. Air is the fastest, sea is the most economical for large volumes, and rail sits in between. We also bring goods from other countries, and from within Europe by road too.
Do you collect the goods from the manufacturer?
Yes. We organize the freight directly from the manufacturer or supplier, so the goods come straight from there to our warehouse.
How long until goods from the manufacturer are ready to sell?
It depends on the freight mode and the route: air is the fastest, sea the slowest, and rail sits in between. We quote the transit time for each specific shipment. Once stored, your stock shows up immediately in the MDS e Partner Portal.
Who handles customs clearance?
HGL Group, with its own customs clearance, together with the freight. The group is headquartered at Budapest Airport Cargo City and has been handling freight and customs clearance for more than 30 years. You don't need to find a separate customs broker.
Can I order just freight and customs, without warehousing?
Yes, HGL Group offers that directly. If you need warehousing later, the same team takes over.
Can I order fulfillment only if I bring the goods with my own carrier?
Yes. In that case, we receive them at the warehouse gate and take it from there.
How do I get a price for end-to-end fulfillment?
Freight and customs are quoted per shipment, and warehouse work is itemized. You get both in one quote.
Where does your next shipment start?
Tell us what you're shipping and where from, and we'll get back to you within 1 working day.
Last updated: November 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Dávid Kornis, Head of Fulfillment Division (interview: Trade magazin)