Retail in India. Your Way.

Flexible, End-to-End Logistics Solutions for Fashion and Apparel

Whether you export fashion and apparel into India, or you manufacture locally and distribute across the entire country, you need flexible, scalable logistics solutions. Complexity and cost are greatly reduced by switching from a fragmented to a continuous, end-to-end supply chain – leaving you free to focus on what you do best.

Planning to enter the Indian market?

Our customized solutions help you navigate the complex regulatory and compliance landscape, while supporting scalability.

Working with multiple logistics service providers across India?

Our single-window solutions simplify coordination and give you full visibility on shipments and returns.

Using multiple distribution channels within India?

Our expertise in omnichannel, online, and all other sales channels extends your market reach and helps you handle demand spikes.

Need to strictly adhere to automation standards and operational best practice in India?

Our governance and SOPs ensure consistency, safety, and interoperability.

We provide customers with a comprehensive end-to-end supply chain solution, covering everything from ocean and airfreight inbound from manufacturers to fulfillment and final-mile delivery. At DHL, we go above and beyond by offering value-added services, including returns and strategic inventory management. Additionally, our profound understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the fashion sector enables us to support businesses in delivering exceptional service and excellence to their customers.

Your Trusted Logistics Partner in India

At DHL, our dedicated ocean and airfreight transportation experts, along with our experienced customs teams, ensure your goods arrive in India on schedule. Once in India, we provide tailored solutions, including warehousing, fulfillment, returns, and more, to meet your specific needs. Across urban and semi-urban areas, your shipments are securely handled by our trusted Blue Dart network, while our express network is ready to expedite your documents and parcels with efficiency.

Incoming DHL-fleet flights per week, bringing the world to India

Service centers across the country for international deliveries, including 4 major gateways

cargo landings daily serviced by Blue Dart’s 8 Boeing Freighters, with ‘fly-by-night’ services linking 8 cities

19,000

PIN-code deliveries, reaching 806 districts, 28 states and 8 territories across India

2,280+

Blue Dart logistics facilities, located in every part of the country

17 MILLION+ SQ FT

DHL-owned or leased warehouse space within India

11,570+

DHL delivery vehicles, linking you to your customers everywhere in India

24/7

DHL Support Centers in India are always on, providing support services for supply chain management

Our solutions and capabilities

International Express Services

Fast and reliable delivery options tailored for urgent shipments, ensuring your fashion products reach global markets on time.

Air and Ocean Freight

We operate dedicated freighters with multiple flights weekly, connecting major international gateways.

Road Transportation

A comprehensive domestic logistics network with over 11,570 vehicles servicing 750 cities across India.

Domestic Air and Road Transportation

A comprehensive domestic logistics network across India, ensuring timely delivery of your apparel products.

Contract Logistics

Customized warehousing and distribution solutions across India with dedicated or multi-user warehousing spaces. Choose value-added services such as packaging and inventory management. Our facilities are GMP-, GDP-, ISO-, and TAPA-certified, ensuring high operational standards and product safety. 

DHL Fulfillment Network

In India, this extensive network offers comprehensive coverage, giving you access to the right technologies and digital tools for your business. Even better, we will help you develop your e-commerce strategy to grow quickly, reach your customers faster and sustainably, while retaining full control.

Free-Trade Warehousing & Customs Clearance

Benefit from customs-bonded solutions that streamline your international supply chain into India. Our customs experts are available 24/7 to facilitate processes, ensure compliance, and achieve quick clearance. We provide centralized customs entry preparation and EDI connectivity for efficient document submission. 

Last-Mile Delivery

Together, DHL and Blue Dart offer exceptional last-mile solutions across India, supported by localized distribution. We enhance the delivery experience for your customers by focusing on reliability, urban accessibility, and carbon emission reduction – a positive reflection of your brand values.

DHL Returns Center

The DHL Returns Center, located in India, is our cutting-edge modular product refurbishment facility. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, we ensure faster and cost-effective refinishing of products, including sporting goods and footwear. Our repair and refurb capabilities enhance product longevity and supports sustainable practices.

Break Bulk Express (BBX)

DHL Express Break Bulk consolidates filing to reduce both hassle and costs. This door-to-door service integrates multiple shipments into one, providing a single Indian customs clearance and single entry into a DHL gateway. Here, DHL breaks the shipment down to its individual parts and delivers nationwide with competitive transit times and end-to-end visibility.

Rohan Waghmere, Regional Customer Director, Mumbai, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation

At DHL, we offer comprehensive logistics solutions tailored to the fashion and apparel industry, combining local expertise with global reach. Our Blue Dart network enhances domestic delivery, while our commitment to sustainability drives innovation in supply chain practices, ensuring efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Rohan Waghmare, Regional Customer Director, Mumbai, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation

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DHL Retail & Fashion Case Studies

FMCG brand reduces spend on transportation and clearance into India, and on domestic haulage

With DHL, this customer made significant savings while also improving lead times and weekly forecasting, as well as streamlining vendor processes, communication, and data.

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Fashion model wearing clothes inspired by DHL

Global fashion brand develops business and scales operations to 260+ stores across India

Minimal infrastructure investment was required for this centralized shipment management solution. DHL’s customer benefits from one point of contact, one IT solution, compliance support, and improved reporting.

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Fashion model in front of mirror wearing clothes inspired by DHL

Luxury brand improves clearances and delivery performance from 75% to 95%

By strengthening airfreight, DHL helped this luxury customer in India to deliver on its 24/48-hour delivery promise from aircraft landing while also streamlining cross-brand communications.

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Air freight shipment being handled by DHL staff

Brand in India simplifies e-invoicing and cuts bulk shipping costs

With an efficient breakbulk shipping solution, DHL consolidated filing to reduce overall shipping costs, achieve greater time efficiency, and accelerate shipment processing.

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Simplifying paperwork for a leading footwear brand

DHL’s paperless trade solution helped this footwear brand achieve door-to-door express shipments across India, cutting time, effort, and cost while enhancing the end-customer experience.

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Exterior of DHL distribution center in Bengaluru

National distribution center in India improves operations for a leading fashion apparel brand

Learn how DHL enabled a leading brand to distribute nationwide to retail stores, channels, and distributors, achieving consistent, best-in-class warehousing and operations.

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Two people exercise in a gym in exercise clothes

DHL helps global sportswear brand adopt customer-centric approach in India

DHL delivered a high-quality, reliable warehouse management solution helping this European manufacturer scale to keep pace with growing sales volumes across India.

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DHL customer in Thailand packaging cosmetics

Leading global cosmetic brand gets more value from warehouse management in India

Discover how this leading French brand used DHL value-added services and e-commerce solutions to achieve batch-level track-and-trace, move old stock first, and manage volume peaks across India.

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DHL provides end-to-end omnichannel solution for leading global sports brand

Discover how DHL provided warehousing and transportation services along with an end-to-end omnichannel order fulfillment solution to improve quality and process efficiency.

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Multiple fashion models wear DHL clothing on catwalk

Leading fashion apparel brand in India boosts in-house operations

Discover how Blue Dart enabled a leading fashion apparel brand to improve turnaround times, manage peak season volumes, and achieve same-day delivery.

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Sustainability Solutions

DHL offers a wide range of GoGreen Products to help you reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in your supply chain. These solutions leverage sustainable fuels and alternative technologies to help cut your carbon footprint, boosting your journey to net zero. 

Explore our Sustainable Product Portfolio