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Freight Forwarding for the Fashion Industry – GOH Transports and Seasonal Express for Fashion and Textiles

Speed Logistics drives clothing, footwear and accessories as a direct transport without transhipment – hanging as a GOH transport (Garments on Hangers) or lying flat as boxed goods – from the production site to the central warehouse, to the store or the showroom, on time for the season start.

Pipelayer crawler – fashion & textiles

In fashion, timing decides margin: if the collection arrives after the season start, it is already reduced-price stock. Speed Logistics drives clothing, footwear and accessories as a direct transport without transhipment – hanging as a GOH transport (Garments on Hangers) or lying flat as boxed goods, from the production site to the central warehouse, to the store or the showroom.

You receive your fixed-price quote within a few hours, including CMR insurance and live GPS tracking. For high-value collections we offer premium handling with secured vehicles – and a dispatch team that is reachable at weekends too, when the seasonal express has to roll. Whether NOS replenishment, collection change or transfer between warehouses: you get a dedicated contact who knows your goods flows.

GOH transports: garments on hangers

Hanging goods save preparation costs in the warehouse and reach the sales floor crease-free. For this we use vehicles with fixed or mobile hanging equipment and advise you on which option suits the quantity and product mix:

  • Garments on hangers – from the blazer to the evening dress, ready for sale directly without repacking
  • Boxed goods for footwear, accessories and folded goods, palletised by type or stowed loose
  • Mixed loads of hanging and flat goods in one vehicle – hanger density, garment length and rail occupancy we coordinate before booking
  • Small quantities by van – such as sample collections for showroom appointments and order days

Security for high-value collections

Branded goods are theft-prone. For high-value shipments we drive with sealed trailers, immobiliser and clear security requirements for the drivers – aligned with the TAPA FSR security standards. The direct transport without transhipment reduces access points to a minimum; via live GPS tracking you and our dispatch team keep the shipment in view throughout.

For time-critical events such as press events, shoots or store openings we combine security with a fixed delivery time: the goods arrive secured and to the minute – including signed handover to a named person.

Seasonal express and store supply

Collection changes, replenishment of fast movers and promotional goods follow a tough calendar. Our process is designed for this calendar and keeps to it:

  • Enquiry with type of goods (hanging/flat), quantity, loading and unloading points, date
  • Fixed-price quote usually within a few hours – express and weekend delivery itemised separately
  • Notification at the central warehouse or in the store, delivery within the booked time window
  • Return collection on the return journey if desired – one journey, two goods flows, transparently itemised in the quote

Import from Türkiye and export to non-EU countries

A large part of European textile production is based in Türkiye and North Africa. We drive these lanes regularly as direct transports and handle the complete customs clearance in both directions – from EXW at the sewing factory to DDP at the central warehouse, including transit procedure. Costs depend on volume, goods value, lane and time window; as a guide: floor space taken up by hanging goods is calculated differently to palletised boxed goods. Mixed calculations of GOH share and boxed goods we also break down transparently – you see before booking which option is more economical. Send us your collection data – the fixed-price quote follows within a few hours. For regular services – such as weekly collections from your producers – we calculate framework conditions that simplify your seasonal planning.

Frequently asked questions: Fashion & Textiles

What is a GOH transport and when is it worthwhile?

GOH stands for Garments on Hangers – clothing is transported hanging in a vehicle with hanging equipment. This is worthwhile for crease-sensitive goods such as blazers, dresses or coats: repacking is eliminated, the goods arrive ready for sale and preparation costs in the warehouse drop significantly.

How does Speed Logistics secure high-value fashion goods against theft?

High-value collections we drive as a direct transport without transhipment in sealed vehicles with immobiliser and clear driver security requirements, aligned with TAPA FSR standards. Live GPS tracking makes the shipment visible throughout; stops and access points are reduced to a minimum. If needed we agree additional security requirements from your insurer individually with you.

Can you meet short-notice delivery dates for the season start?

Yes. Seasonal express runs we dispatch at short notice, with weekend or night delivery to the central warehouse if needed. After your enquiry you usually receive a fixed-price quote within a few hours; our 24/7 dispatch team accompanies the journey through to the signed delivery within the booked time window. Short-notice rebookings to earlier dates are also possible depending on capacity.

Do you handle textile imports from Türkiye including customs?

Yes. We regularly run direct services between Türkiye and Germany and handle the complete customs clearance – from collection EXW at the production site through the transit procedure to the cleared delivery DDP to your central warehouse. We also cover North Africa lanes. Preference evidence and origin of goods we clarify with your producer before collection.

Do you also carry small quantities, such as sample collections?

Yes. For sample collections, showroom appointments and order days we use vans and smaller vehicles – hanging or flat, on request with a fixed delivery time. That keeps the sample goods on schedule without you having to book a whole truck. We also set up regular sample shuttles between design, production and sales.

Can returns be taken on the return journey?

Yes. On request the vehicle takes returns, transfer goods or empties back on delivery – one journey, two goods flows. That lowers costs and simplifies processing; the return load is itemised transparently in the fixed-price quote. We also take back hangers and transport aids this way.

Which mistakes cost margin in fashion logistics?

The most expensive is a missed season start, because goods can then only be sold at a reduction – followed by the wrong choice between GOH and boxed goods and unsecured, theft-prone branded goods. Speed Logistics keeps to the seasonal calendar with express direct runs, coordinates hanger density and product mix in advance and drives high-value shipments sealed.

Why is the direct transport particularly advantageous on the Türkiye lane?

A large part of European textile production is based in Türkiye. On this lane the direct transport saves transhipments at border warehouses and waiting times for groupage departures – the schedule is fixed from loading at the maker to the ramp, and the complete customs clearance including A.TR runs from a single source.

Request fashion & textiles

Contact our dispatch team – fixed-price quote within hours, available 24/7.