Freight Forwarding for fashion and lifestyle brands

Move your products from suppliers to their destination through a freight solution tailored to your brand.

Our global freight forwarding services combine vendor and order management, flexible carrier selection, multimodal transport and connected visibility in one tailored solution.

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Built for the way fashion & lifestyle moves

By connecting every stage from origin to destination, we help your brand protect critical timelines, control freight costs and respond when conditions change.

Keep your supply chain moving when conditions change

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Global scale. Focused operations
55+
Origin countries
125k+
Inbound shipments a year
1.2m
Purchase orders managed a year
275k
TEU ocean freight volume

Build a freight solution around your supply chain

Tell us where your goods move from, where they need to go and what you want to improve.

One operating model from origin to destination

Every decision is connected. We bring suppliers, purchase orders, transport partners and inbound operations into a more controlled and adaptable flow.

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Vendor and purchase order management

Coordinate suppliers, bookings, documentation, cargo-readiness milestones and agreed shipping requirements before cargo leaves origin.

Origin consolidation

Origin consolidation

Combine shipments across suppliers or origin locations to improve container utilisation and control freight costs.

Carrier and route selection

Carrier and route selection

Compare suitable carriers, schedules and routes without depending on a single carrier or transport mode.

Customs coordination

Customs coordination

Connect transport with customs clearance, import and export documentation and other market-specific requirements.

Visibility and exception management

Visibility and exception management

Follow purchase orders and vendor bookings with end-to-end shipment tracking, including current locations, delays and expected arrivals, with proactive exception management when plans change.

Reporting and business reviews

Reporting and business reviews

Use tailored reporting and regular business reviews, backed by close, consultative support from a team that understands your business, to improve cost, lead time, consolidation and vendor performance.

Balance speed, cost and environmental impact

Every shipment has different priorities. We help you select the transport mode and route that best balance delivery speed, cost and environmental impact—from time-critical air freight to ocean, rail and multimodal alternatives.

Keep suppliers aligned from origin

Set clear business rules and provide local support covering booking compliance, shipping windows, documentation, packaging, quality, cargo readiness and container utilisation. Support vendors with Order Management System training, performance monitoring and exception management before goods leave origin.

Connect data with continuous improvement

Connect data with continuous improvement

Bring order, shipment and arrival information together to identify delays, control costs and continuously improve freight performance.

  • Hassle-free connection with Bleckmann systems
  • Automated shipment updates and arrival forecasts
  • Purchase order and in-transit reporting
  • Lead-time, container utilisation and freight spend analysis
  • Monthly or quarterly business reviews

Freight forwarding supporting Gymshark’s global growth

Challenge: Gymshark’s rapid international growth required a reliable way to manage inbound freight across markets.

Solution: Since 2017, Bleckmann has connected inbound freight forwarding and customs support with Gymshark’s wider fulfilment and distribution operation.

Result: A scalable, end-to-end logistics flow supporting fast volume growth and international product launches.

“They are the key ingredient in keeping our promise to customers in 170+ countries.”

Steve Hewitt, Executive Chairman, Gymshark

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Gymshark Ladies

One partner from supplier coordination and international freight to customs, warehousing and distribution.

Why Bleckmann?

01
Fashion and lifestyle expertise

Freight forwarding designed around the realities of fashion and lifestyle supply chains, including seasonal peaks, product launches, global sourcing and time-critical delivery windows.

02
The right freight option for every shipment

Access air, sea, road and rail freight solutions, with flexible routing and carrier selection to balance speed, cost, capacity and delivery requirements.

03
Greater control over your inbound supply chain

From supplier bookings and origin consolidation to purchase order and shipment visibility, Bleckmann helps you stay in control and respond proactively when conditions change.

04
One partner from freight to fulfilment

Connect international freight forwarding with customs, warehousing, fulfilment and distribution through one logistics partner, reducing complexity across your end-to-end supply chain.

Tell us about your freight requirements

Let's talk about the right-fit logistics solution for your business. Our experts are ready to help you.

For sales inquiries, please specify your industry, estimated space (m²), annual volume (units), and preferred location.

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