If you sell on Bol.com, you’ve probably come across the term LvB. Logistics via Bol is a service available to all Dutch and Belgian Bol partners. Below, you’ll find what LvB is, how it works, and what it means if you’re selling on Bol.com or planning to start.
LvB: what it is
LvB stands for Logistiek via Bol. The service is straightforward: Bol.com takes over your entire fulfilment process. Your products are stored in a Bol warehouse, and Bol handles: processing, packing, shipping, returns and customer service. You no longer need to handle any logistics yourself.
The benefits of Logistics via Bol
Outsourcing your logistics to Bol.com comes with clear advantages. You save time, reduce errors and offer customers a faster experience. Your conversion rate improves as well, because LvB products are shown higher in Bol’s search results.
Key benefits:
- customers receive their order within one working day
- 24/7 customer service provided by Bol.com
- no need to process, pack or ship items yourself
- higher conversion in a short period
- access to a large logistics network in the Netherlands and Belgium
- more time for other important tasks
Hoe Logistiek via Bol werkt
At Follo, we understand why many sellers choose LvB. With Follo Managed, we can set up the entire logistics process for you including integrating your products across multiple marketplaces.
Prefer to arrange it yourself but still want guidance? Our consultancy team can support you whenever you need it. Make sure to keep the following points in mind.
Sending products to Bol.com
Bol.com can only deliver your products when they are physically in stock in its warehouse. Always check the delivery conditions beforehand.
Not every type of product is accepted. Think of:
- very large or heavy items
- products considered hazardous, such as deodorant
Also keep the following in mind:
- convert your products to Logistics via Bol
- register your shipment at least 48 hours in advance
- label products yourself or let Bol handle the labelling
- make sure all EAN codes are correct
- pallets may be no higher than 1.8 metres
Want to be sure everything is correct? Use Bol.com’s checklist.
Stock ceiling: what it means
Every seller has a limit on how much inventory they can send to Bol’s warehouse. This is called the stock ceiling. Bol sets your ceiling based on:
- your monthly sales
- available warehouse capacity
Are you selling fast? Then Bol.com will usually increase your ceiling automatically. Send more units of your top sellers to avoid running out.
Compare your logistics costs
LvB offers strong benefits, but it isn’t free. To decide whether it’s the right choice for you, create a clear overview of your own logistics costs and compare them with Bol.com’s rates.
Depending on your product assortment, Logistics via Bol may even be cheaper.
Bulk-convert your LvB assortment, Follo helps
The key step in using LvB is converting your products. Brandsom makes this process quick and easy. Want to convert the same items for Amazon or Zalando at the same time? We’ll handle everything in one go.
