Books and stationery demand more than standard logistics. From climate-controlled storage and letterbox parcels to pre-orders and B2B delivery to bookstores, Monta has the solution for your publishing brand. Whether you manage your own warehouse, outsource your fulfillment, or want to ship smarter, we make sure every product reaches the reader on time.
Books are vulnerable to moisture, dust, and temperature fluctuations, and premium stationery deserves the same care. Monta stores books and paper products in clean, climate-controlled conditions to prevent quality loss during storage. Packaging is matched to the product, from sturdy envelopes for paperbacks to custom boxes for limited editions and art books.
Climate-controlled storage: Books and stationery are stored in clean, dry conditions that protect against moisture, dust, and temperature fluctuations.
Custom packaging: From paperback to limited-edition art book, every product gets packaging suited to its size and value.
Damage-free shipping: Monta uses packaging materials that protect against damage during transport, even for international shipments.
FIFO picking: Products are shipped in order of arrival for accurate inventory rotation per title.
Insert materials: Personalized thank-you cards, bookmarks, or promotional materials are added to every order on request.
D2C and B2B delivery for publishers, self-publishers, and online bookstores
From pre-order to bookstore, one fulfillment partner
Monta processes both direct consumer orders and deliveries to bookstores and retailers from the same operation. Set up pre-orders for new publications with a release date, and orders are automatically released as soon as stock becomes available. Monta combines this with its scale and European network to also handle larger volumes and multiple sales channels at once.
Pre-orders with a release date: Set a publication date and MontaPortal automatically releases orders as soon as stock is available.
D2C and B2B: Monta delivers to both consumers and bookstores and retailers, including the right packaging and documentation per channel.
International network: From warehouses in the Netherlands, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, you reach readers across Europe quickly and cost-effectively.
Letterbox parcel: Paperbacks and thin titles are shipped as letterbox parcels whenever possible for lower shipping costs and more convenience for the customer.
Fan shop and merchandise: Monta also handles stationery, merchandise, and personalized fan shop packages to complement your book assortment.
Real-time inventory visibility: Through MontaPortal, you always see current stock per title, location, and sales channel.
From first print run to sold out, always full visibility into your stock
What customers say about us
"When you grow quickly as a webshop, you're juggling a whole range of different factors. On the logistics side, there are often many things you don't immediately think of, but that are hugely important for your own processes and, ultimately, your customer satisfaction. At Lovevery, choosing Monta has taken a lot off our plate."
One dedicated point of contact for webshops with their own warehouse
Affordable shipping for book webshops
Do you have your own warehouse but want to ship for less? MontaShip is the shipping solution for webshops that run their own logistics but still want to benefit from Monta's purchasing power. One dedicated contact person, one daily pickup, even if you ship through multiple carriers. Outgrowing MontaShip? Simply switch to Monta's Fulfillment or WMS service, without changing partners.
Up to 33% lower shipping costs: Benefit from Monta's purchasing power with market leaders like DHL, GLS, Bpost, DPD, and more, without signing your own carrier contracts.
Dedicated contact person: You always have one point of contact, not an anonymous ticket system like with Sendcloud or MyParcel.
Live within a day: Connect your webshop quickly through integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and more than 35 other platforms.
One pickup per day: Monta picks up your packages daily, even if you ship through multiple carriers. Drop them off yourself at a Monta location instead, and you'll get a discount.
Grow without switching: Use MontaShip as your starting point and easily switch to Monta's Fulfillment or WMS service as your business grows.
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