Contract Logistics

Want to strengthen your supply chain or expand into new markets? Customise your solution with flexible warehousing, cross-docking, and value-added-services.
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How we build your customised and flexible supply chain

Analysing your specific needs

Before we settle on a solution, we analyse your supply chain to understand the best way forward. Considerations could include; industry specific requirements, full inventory control, and fluctuating product stock.

Your dedicated logistics specialist

We provide you with a dedicated logistics expert to advise and optimise your supply chain and keep everything running smoothly. We help you navigate the complexities, minimize risks, and long-term storage and downtime.

Increase productivity with clear & actionable data

You can’t improve what you can’t see. With our modern warehouse facilities and tailored system integrations - API, EDI, or enterprise EDI - we make your product flows visible with clear, real-time data. Providing fast and secure insights, empowering better decisions and control of your supply chain.

Stay ahead with proactive performance tracking

Together, we define measurable KPIs relevant to your business. Then, we continuously track and analyse your logistics flow using our WMS, and provide regular performance updates and volume forecasts so your supply chain stays agile and efficient.

A smooth and resilient supply chain customised for your industry needs

Finding the right logistics partner can be challenging. We are here to help. For many companies, their business and the industry they operate within determines which contract logistics solution is essential for their supply chain. Therefore, it’s essential you partner with a logistics partner with experience within your industry who can tailor the right solution for you.

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Expert support for specialised logistics demands

Work with our team of contract logistics specialists to combine the precise services your business needs to streamline supply chain performance.

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Get efficient, integrated logistics from DFDS that take care of every supply chain service you need.

Warehousing

Get easy distribution with our experienced warehousing teams, modern, flexible facilities, and customer-focused solutions that are cost-effective, secure, and efficient.

  • Stock is tracked, audited, and managed for efficient order fulfilment

  • Increase supply chain flexibility

  • The ability to expand into new regions

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Cross-docking

Transport your goods with as little handling or storage time as possible. Our skilled team improves your supply chain performance with effective intake and distribution for rapid shipment.

  • Accelerate orders, reduce costs, and save time delivering products

  • Save time and resources on storing products

  • Minimal handling or storage time

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Value Added Services

Enjoy tailored services to meet the exact needs of your business and increase the productivity of your supply chain.

  • Greater flexibility in workforce, space, and equipment

  • Get a team of experts to assist you in executing specialised projects

  • Tailor-made services for increased productivity

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Secure bonded warehouses for temporary storage of goods

Choose our authorized and secure facilities to store your goods. With our bonded warehousing solutions you will reduce costs by deferring customs duties and taxes until the goods are ready for distribution, manufacturing, or export.

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Industry solutions

Industry solutions

No matter what industry your company operates in, we have the experts, equipment and services to meet your specific logistics demands and help your business move full speed ahead.

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Transport services

With more than 150 years of experience we can solve your transport challenges. Combine our customs clearance with transport services for an even more streamlined logistics solution.

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Supply chain solutions

Our supply chain solutions are designed not only to meet the needs of your industry, but the needs of your particular business. We listen and use our industry expertise to tailor cost-efficient solutions to complex needs.

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FAQs about contract logistics services

FAQs about contract logistics services

Contract logistics involves one corporation contracting resource management tasks to a third-party company. DFDS specializes in areas such as supply chain planning and development, warehousing, shipping, distributing products, order processing, payment collection, inventory management, and so on.

The main advantage of contract logistics is cost savings, primarily because it eliminates the need to create and operate costly logistical infrastructure. You can avoid the costs of shipping facilities, vehicles, packaging supplies, and so on, by farming out the work. It also allows you to focus more on your core business.

Contract logistics is a functional aspect of the storage and delivery of products kept in a warehouse while warehousing aims at the safe storage of products within a building. Both services fulfil functions within the supply chain of a business.

One of the main reasons why you should use our contract logistics services is the increased flexibility. As your contract logistics partner, we will handle volume increases and fluctuations efficiently. Other reasons are the improvement of your business practice and overall efficiency.