What Fashion Logistics does

H.S. FASHION logistics GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German B2B logistics provider specializing in fashion, textile, shoe, sporting goods, and non-food fulfillment. Founded in 1987 by Bernd Stalljohann and operating today under second-generation leadership, the company runs four logistics centers in Germany (Ibbenbüren, Osnabrück-Lüstringen, Osnabrück-Sutthausen, and Bremen) totaling approximately 49,000 sqm of warehouse and commissioning space, including a fully automated high-bay warehouse with 13,000 pallet positions.

The company's core offering bundles e-commerce fulfillment, warehousing, returns management, and an in-house textile preparation (Aufbereitung) capability — covering quality control, stain removal, washing, odor neutralization, repair sewing, finishing, and shoe preparation — into a one-stop-shop for fashion brands. Operations are orchestrated by a proprietary, modular, multi-tenant Warehouse Management System that integrates via REST-API, XML, CSV, IDoc, and Webservice with customer ERP/OMS systems and major German marketplaces including Zalando and Otto, as well as shop systems such as Shopify, Shopware, Xentral, JTL, and WooCommerce. Supporting services include customs clearance, transportation via owned and partner fleets, value-added services (tagging, co-packing, repackaging), and a dedicated Social Commerce fulfillment module for TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Shop channels.

The company makes money on a quote-based, bespoke pricing model with multi-year contracts. Customer acquisition is sales-led and relationship-driven, via website contact forms, WhatsApp, phone, and direct outreach, targeting national and international fashion brand manufacturers, online shop operators, retail chains, and startups. Approximately 150 employees handle millions of pieces per year across preparation, fulfillment, and returns processing. The company is bootstrapped with no external investors or funding rounds.

Name

Fashion Logistics

Legal name

H.S. FASHION logistics GmbH

Website

https://fashion-logistics.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FASHION logistics is a German B2B logistics provider offering e-commerce fulfillment, returns management, warehousing, and textile preparation services for fashion, footwear, and lifestyle brands. Operating four logistics centers with 49,000 sqm and a proprietary WMS, it serves enterprise and mid-market customers across Germany and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fashion Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fashion, Apparel & Footwear (Seasonal/High-SKU) (TLAIALAO), Personalization & Value-Added E-commerce Fulfillment (Kitting, Inserts, Engraving) (TLAIADAK)

Keywords

• Fashion logistics services
• Textile warehousing
• E-commerce fulfillment
• Returns management
• Quality control services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ibbenbüren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. E-Commerce Fulfillment: Comprehensive e-commerce fulfillment services including order processing, picking, packing, and shipping for online retailers and brand manufacturers. This is a core managed services revenue stream.
2. Returns Management: Full-service returns handling including returns acceptance, classification, processing, and credit management for B2B and B2C fashion businesses.
3. Textile Preparation and Finishing: Value-added textile preparation services including quality control, stain removal, washing, odor neutralization, repair sewing, textile finishing, and shoe preparation. Billed as part of managed logistics contracts.
4. Transportation and Shipping: National and international parcel and freight shipping services with an owned small fleet and partner network. Services cover hanging and flat garment transport, customs clearance, and multi-carrier management.
5. Warehousing and Storage: Warehouse storage and logistics services including static and dynamic hanging garment storage, fully automated high-bay racking, and flexible multi-user warehouse capacity. Revenue derived from storage fees and handling charges.
6. Customs Clearance Services: Full-service customs clearance including import declaration, export declaration, preference certificates, and shipping procedures. Part of the bundled logistics service offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

H.S. FASHION logistics GmbH is a family-owned B2B logistics provider specializing in fashion, textiles, shoes, and lifestyle products. The company offers end-to-end supply chain services including e-commerce fulfillment, warehouse logistics, returns management, and textile preparation (such as quality control, stain removal, and repair sewing). Operations span multiple sites in Germany, supported by a proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS) and an automated high-bay warehouse.

Product overview

Fashion Logistics operates a modular logistics and fulfillment platform built around E-Commerce Fulfillment as the core product, supported by Warehouse Logistics and Returns Management. The platform is extended by a comprehensive Textile Preparation suite (Aufbereitung) covering quality control, textile finishing, stain removal, repair sewing, odor neutralization, washing services, and Returns Preparation — all coordinated under one roof. Value Added Services (VAS) provide manual finishing tasks (tagging, repacking, co-packing) inline with logistics. IT Project Management & System Integration connects the WMS to major shop systems (Shopify, Shopware, Xentral, JTL, WooCommerce) and marketplaces (Zalando, Otto) via REST-API, XML, CSV, and other formats. Supporting services include Customs Clearance, Transportation, and a dedicated Social Commerce module for viral drops. The company runs four logistics centers (Ibbenbüren, Osnabrück-Lüstringen, Osnabrück-Sutthausen, Bremen) with a combined capacity of approximately 49,000 sqm and a fully automated high-bay warehouse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Commerce Fulfillment End-to-end e-commerce order fulfillment service designed for fashion brands, retailers, and online shops, covering storage, picking, packing, and shipping of fashion and lifestyle products.
• Warehouse Logistics Specialized warehousing and storage services for fashion, textile, shoe, and lifestyle products with modern facilities and automated high-bay warehouse technology.
• Returns Management Comprehensive returns processing service for fashion e-commerce, including inspection, grading, and decision routing (re-stock, refurbish, or dispose) of returned merchandise.
• Textile Preparation Pre-retail and post-production textile preparation services including quality control, stain removal, repair sewing, odor neutralization, washing, and finishing to ready fashion items for sale or distribution.
• Quality Control Inspection and quality assurance service for fashion and textile goods to verify condition, detect defects, and ensure products meet brand standards before distribution.
• Stain Removal Specialized stain removal service for fashion and textile items requiring treatment before sale, restocking, or redistribution.
• Repair Sewing Garment repair and sewing service to mend damaged fashion items, restoring them to sale-ready condition.
• Value Added Services

Quantifiable outcome

• A single garment can re-enter the sales cycle up to five times through professional textile preparation before being retired.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 2M RecyclingminorOthers2M Recycling partnership for the recycling of cardboard and paper waste. This partnership is part of FASHION logistics' sustainability concept, supporting the recycling of packaging materials as a fixed integrated process in their logistics operations to reduce CO2 footprint.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hermes (Otto Group): Otto Group's logistics arm operating one of Germany's largest parcel and fulfillment networks with deep fashion and returns expertise; overlaps with Fashion Logistics on marketplace-driven B2C fulfillment for fashion.
• Logwin AG: Luxembourg-headquartered but with significant German operations, Logwin runs dedicated fashion and lifestyle logistics including returns processing, textile preparation, and e-commerce fulfillment — making it the closest direct competitor in the DACH fashion 3PL space.

Broad incumbents

• Arvato (Bertelsmann): Bertelsmann's logistics and supply chain division with dedicated fashion, beauty, and lifestyle fulfillment capabilities, including returns management and value-added services — a scale incumbent with similar service bundling.
• FIEGE Logistik: German family-owned 3PL with a large multi-vertical footprint including fashion and e-commerce fulfillment; a broader incumbent that competes with Fashion Logistics on enterprise accounts and contract logistics scale.
• Rhenus Logistics: European broad-line logistics provider owned by Rethmann Group, offering contract logistics, warehousing, and returns management; overlaps with Fashion Logistics on multi-channel distribution and fashion/retail customers.
• BLG Logistics Group: German-headquartered 3PL with contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment services; competes for retail and fashion contract logistics work in the DACH market.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics leader with dedicated fashion and retail vertical; competes on enterprise RFPs where Fashion Logistics is currently too small but serves as the strategic ceiling on growth.
• Kühne+Nagel: Global logistics major with contract logistics and specialized fashion/consumer goods fulfillment offerings across Europe; sets the upper benchmark on technology and scale.

Regional players

• Schnellecke Group: German automotive-led 3PL that has expanded into consumer goods and fashion logistics; overlaps with Fashion Logistics on warehousing, sequencing, and value-added services.
• ID Logistics: French-headquartered pan-European contract logistics provider with a strong fashion, retail, and e-commerce vertical — comparable in service mix but operating primarily outside Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel
• Xx.com/fashionibb
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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