Delamode International Logistics — Southampton

South East, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · SO15 0GN

Company overview

Delamode International Logistics is a freight forwarder in Southampton offering end-to-end third-party logistics services for ecommerce and B2B businesses. Operating for 40 years, this freight forwarder South East specialises in bonded and non-bonded warehousing, global freight shipping, and integrated ecommerce fulfilment. The company maintains AEO-accredited bonded sites in Southampton and Roosendaal, Netherlands, enabling duty-free stock holding and seamless movement between UK and EU markets. Delamode serves ecommerce sellers in homeware, furniture, fashion, electronics, DIY, toys, and FMCG sectors, offering services including pick-and-pack fulfilment, reverse logistics, customisation, quality control, and retailer compliance. Their port-centric model and carrier-agnostic approach—with TMS integrations across 80+ carriers—enables door-to-door product delivery to over 1,000 major and independent retailers globally, including Tesco, John Lewis, and Amazon. The company claims average cost savings of 19% and 97 miles per pallet.

Services offered

Bonded Warehousing

Duty and VAT-free product storage at UK (Southampton) or EU (Roosendaal) AEO-accredited sites until sale. Daily shuttle service enables movement between territories without paying duties.

Non-Bonded Warehousing

Faster speed-to-market warehousing where tax and duties are paid upon stock entry. Includes pallet storage and multi-mezzanine facilities.

Freight Shipping

Global door-to-door freight management combining carrier-agnostic approach with TMS integrations across 80+ carriers. Serves major grocers, web-shops, multi-channel retailers, and independent stores across UK, Europe, and worldwide.

eCommerce Fulfilment

B2C integrated fulfilment from Southampton facility specialising in homeware, furniture, and fashion. Includes pallet storage, multi-mezzanine pick-and-pack, and reverse logistics services.

Reverse Logistics

Returns management and repackaging services for ecommerce sellers, including repacking for customer returns and in-store packaging experience.

Customisation and Rework

Product customisation and rework services to adapt generic stock lines for different customers and market requirements.

Packaging and Repackaging

Carton-to-final-packaging conversion, repackaging for returns, gift box and multi-pack creation, and regulatory compliance support.

Labelling

Product labelling and relabelling services ensuring regulatory compliance, retailer requirements adherence, and product traceability.

Quality Control

Quality assurance services verifying products meet retailer specifications and quality standards before reaching retailers and end customers.

Customs Clearance

Support navigating goods clearance, incoterms, and compliance with customs jurisdictions across UK and EU territories.

Retailer Compliance

Management of retailer-specific requirements including labelling, delivery slot booking, timely delivery, and pallet loading to specification.

Location and coverage

Delamode International Logistics is based at Western Ave, Southampton, SO15 0GN. They serve businesses across South East and the wider UK.

Integrations and platforms

Blue Yonder WMS

Frequently asked questions

What geographic coverage does Delamode offer for ecommerce shipments?
Delamode operates a global freight shipping service with partnerships spanning over 1,000 retailers across the UK, EU, and rest of the world. Their port-centric Southampton location and AEO-accredited bonded sites in Southampton and Roosendaal, Netherlands, enable seamless UK-EU trade. They deliver to major retailers including Tesco, John Lewis, and Amazon, as well as direct-to-consumer ecommerce sellers.
What makes Delamode's bonded warehousing suitable for ecommerce sellers?
Delamode's bonded warehousing allows ecommerce sellers to hold stock duty and VAT-free at their Southampton or Roosendaal sites until products are sold into the territory they're distributed to. Their daily shuttle service moves inventory between UK and EU locations without triggering duty payments. This model has reportedly saved clients £5,000,000 in VAT while maintaining standard service level agreements.
Does Delamode handle ecommerce-specific services like returns and reverse logistics?
Yes, Delamode offers integrated ecommerce fulfilment from their Southampton facility with dedicated reverse logistics services. They handle returns repackaging, repacking for resale, and in-store packaging for direct-to-consumer shipments. They specialise in homeware, furniture, and fashion products and provide multi-mezzanine pick-and-pack operations.
What customs and compliance support does Delamode provide?
Delamode's dedicated client services team provides knowledge of customs jurisdictions, incoterms guidance, and goods clearance support. They manage retailer-specific compliance including labelling, delivery slot booking, and pallet loading to specification. Quality control services ensure products meet retailer requirements before shipment, reducing costly penalties.
What value-added services can Delamode provide beyond warehousing and shipping?
Beyond core logistics, Delamode offers product customisation, repackaging, labelling, quality control, and retailer compliance management. Their integrated WMS (Blue Yonder) consolidates data across their twin bonded sites in one system, reducing administrative overhead. They also provide customised packaging experiences, gift boxing, and multi-pack creation tailored to specific retailer or DTC requirements.

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