Shein launches logistics service with CTT and connection to Portugal. - Grande Consumo

Photo Graffitimi/Shutterstock.com Shein launches European logistics service with CTT participation and connection to Portugal. Carina Rodrigues 20 Oct 2026 12:48 SHARE ARTICLE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Email Copy link Shein has launched Cooperative Logistics in Spain, a new service designed to facilitate the management of international shipments for sellers using its marketplace . This initiative reinforces the e-commerce platform's strategy to support companies seeking to expand the sale of their products to other European markets. Spain becomes the first European country to offer this service, which integrates a network of logistics operators and different modes of transport, allowing sellers to choose solutions according to the destination of the orders. Among the logistics partners identified by the company are GLS, FedEx and CTT, with routes available covering Spain, Portugal, Germany, France and Italy. Platform seeks to simplify international shipping. Cooperative Logistics centralizes access to different transportation options, allowing sellers to contract shipping services through online or offline processes , depending on the selected operator. Shein aims to reduce the complexity associated with international logistics management, facilitating the expansion of sellers into new markets. According to the company, more than 80% of Shein Marketplace sellers in Spain already use the service through its collaboration with GLS. The expansion of this operator's routes, particularly to Germany, Italy, and France, broadens the possibilities of accessing European consumers. CTT integrates network of operators The presence of CTT among the operators associated with the solution is a particularly relevant element for the Portuguese market. The service allows Spanish sellers to access transport options to Portugal, while also strengthening logistical integration between the Iberian markets. The information released does not specify the volume of orders that CTT will handle, nor the financial impact of the collaboration. Marketplace enhances services for sellers. For Carmen Cuadrado, head of the Shein marketplace , the new solution aims to transform access to new consumers into growth opportunities for sellers. The strategy highlights an evolution in the company's positioning, which seeks to complement its e-commerce activity with services designed to facilitate the internationalization of brands and operators present on the platform. In a European market characterized by the growth of cross-border purchases, logistical efficiency continues to be a decisive factor in costs, delivery times, and consumer experience. By providing a network of transport partners, Shein seeks to enhance the attractiveness of its marketplace and reduce some of the operational barriers faced by sellers. Advertise with us! 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