Retail logistics solutions for the textile industry
Store-ready, secure and on time across Europe
DFDS provides precision-driven logistics for the textile and retail sectors, ensuring garments and fashion goods are transported to the right place, in the right condition, at the right time.
Why choose DFDS for your textile and retail logistics?
Pan-European network
Reach key retail hubs and production centres with DFDS’s integrated sea freight and road network covering all of Europe.
Hanging garment transport (GOH)
Our next-generation box trailers offer high security and thermal insulation, keeping garments on hangers protected and store-ready.
Real-time visibility
Services like truck status reporting and booking slot management ensure full transparency and reliable planning.
Smart warehousing
Automated systems, vertical storage, and pick-to-light technology optimise warehouse efficiency for fashion and retail shipments.
Retail-focused value-added services
From ironing and folding to tagging, shrink-wrapping, and gift-packaging – we prepare your goods for shelf or final customer delivery.
Reverse logistics
Manage returns efficiently between stores, warehouses and suppliers with our flexible logistics solutions.
Seasonal peaks
We scale operations to meet demand spikes during launches, peak sales periods, or seasonal campaigns.
Multichannel fulfilment for retail success
Managing orders across multiple sales channels can be complex. DFDS provides streamlined multichannel fulfilment to ensure products are always in the right place, whether your customers shop online or in-store. Our systems integrate seamlessly with yours, enabling efficient inventory tracking, order management, and operational coordination – all in one place.
Comprehensive textile logistics from fabric to point of sale
DFDS offers premium white glove delivery, ensuring every stage of the supply chain is managed with care, precision, and efficiency. From raw materials to finished products, our expertise covers:
- Raw fabrics and auxiliary materials
- Finished garments (GOH or boxed)
- Footwear, electronics, and other non-food items
- Retail displays and store equipment
Value-added services for the retail and textile sectors
DFDS offers specialised value‑added services for the retail and textile sectors, ensuring products are store‑ready and operations run efficiently. Our services include:
- Ironing, folding, steaming
- Labelling, barcoding, EAS tagging
- Quality control & SKU management
- Warranty and manual insertion
- Shrink wrapping & gift packaging
- Pick-to-light systems & RF tools
- Real-time inventory reporting
Warehousing & distribution services
DFDS' warehousing and distribution services are designed to streamline supply chains and ensure products are store‑ready. Our services include:
Warehousing
Distribution
Reverse logistics to keep your business growing
Returns don’t have to be a challenge – for you or your customers. Our reverse logistics solutions simplify returns, managing everything from tracking to restocking. By streamlining the return process, we can help you maintain customer satisfaction and ensure efficient operations.
Driving fashion supply chains forward
Get a quote
Get a fast, tailored quote for your logistics needs and discover how DFDS can keep your supply chain moving.
Contact our experts
Have questions? Speak directly with our logistics specialists for guidance on the best solutions.