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How the West Asia crisis is putting a tax on every garment moving east to west

The garment industry, a sector famously built on the “just-in-time” philosophy and razor-thin margins, is currently navigating one of its most complex periods of structural volatility. The West Asia crisis has evolved quickly from a regional concern into a systemic chokehold on global textile flows. The escalating conflict in the Middle East is...

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Fast-growing fashion brand? Here’s how a 3PL can scale up your logistics

E-commerce already accounts for 21% of all fashion purchases worldwide. And with the global fashion e-commerce industry expected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2030, growth has never been more accessible for ambitious fashion and lifestyle brands. However, there’s one key roadblock that brands need to consider to ensure their dreams of success don’t...

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Bleckmann leverages recovery value as a driver for circular fashion

During the recent GS1 - WAIR 24h Circular Fashion Journey, Hans Robben, programme manager of circular solutions at Bleckmann, presented a pragmatic vision for circularity. The logistics service provider, which has been in business for over 160 years, is transforming from a linear 'box-mover' to a crucial partner in the circular chain. Robben...

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Beyond Threads Podcast: Supporting Tapestry to build a robust and resilient omnichannel logistics ecosystem

For Tapestry, the US-based parent company of luxury brands Coach and Kate Spade, long-term collaboration has been the foundation of logistics resilience. Over nearly a decade, its partnership with Bleckmann has consistently combined operational excellence with strategic agility. In this episode of Beyond Threads, host Erik Janssen Steenberg is...

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Beyond Threads Webinar: How smart customs management unlocks international growth for brands

For fashion brands expanding internationally, a robust customs management framework can represent the difference between seamless global operations and a costly logistical nightmare. While many brands view customs as an unavoidable compliance burden, those that understand the system can transform these requirements into strategic advantages that...

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Beyond Threads Podcast: How Bleckmann and Superdry deliver omnichannel excellence

As global fashion brands have expanded across channels and borders over the past decade, logistics has increasingly become a strategic driver of competitiveness. For Superdry, that means working closely with long-term logistics partner Bleckmann to match fast-changing market dynamics with reliable, flexible and data-driven fulfilment. Press play...

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Zalando to close Erfurt site in Germany impacting 2,700 employees

German online fashion retailer Zalando is closing its logistics centre in Erfurt at the end of September, employing 2,700 people. The Berlin-based, Dax-listed company made the announcement. Employees are currently being informed of the plans. According to the company, the reason is a realignment of its Europe-wide logistics network following the...

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The award-winning Bscale logistics solution now available locally in UK and the Netherlands

Bleckmann, a leading supply chain management partner for fashion and lifestyle brands, announces the expansion of its Bscale solution to the UK and the Netherlands. Bscale is Bleckmann’s modular, plug-and-play warehousing and fulfilment offering, designed to support brands of all sizes by streamlining access to enterprise-grade logistics...

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The end of the de minimis: How DDP simplifies cross-border compliance

In the worst-case scenario, shipments could even be seized by the authorities at the border and returned to the sender when documents aren’t correct and complete or when for example duties aren’t paid because of ignorance Alternatively, shoppers could find that their packages are being ‘held hostage’ until they themselves pay a fee they weren’t...

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America on demand: Unlock the US market with pay-as-you-sell e-commerce solution

For many successful fashion and lifestyle brands looking to grow their customer base, entering the US market is a key step in their international expansion strategy – whether it’s household names such as Gymshark or high-end brands like Sézane. But with the cost of setting up US logistics operations often prohibitively high, how can less...

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2026 E-commerce trends in Latin America: key insights into an expanding and transforming market

Buenos Aires - Latin America will enter 2026 with a more mature and selective e-commerce landscape. After years of growth, the focus is shifting towards profitability, operational reliability and technological adaptation, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and local payment methods. The differences between countries will dictate...

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Overcoming the ‘data deficit’: The key to sustainability in fashion logistics

From 2025 onwards, many large companies across Europe will have to comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) (CSRD). This rule significantly expands the number of organisations required to report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts, and introduces the requirement to align with the European...