DACHSER Food Logistics opens new locations in Europe
Integration of acquisitions progresses
With two new branches in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands, and Parma, Italy, DACHSER Food Logistics is further setting its sights on growth in Europe. Both locations benefit from their proximity to existing DACHSER sites for industrial and consumer goods.
The new facility in Waddinxveen near Rotterdam has approximately 17,000 pallet spaces distributed across three temperature zones: ambient, chilled, and frozen. The new food warehouse is part of the Rotterdam Logistics Center, which plays a key role in DACHSER's overall network. Located near Europe's largest deep-water port, it brings together DACHSER's entire service portfolio under one roof: European Logistics, Food Logistics, comprehensive contract logistics services, and Air & Sea Logistics. The air and Sea freight division operates a Container Freight Station for exports in Waddinxveen, which consolidates general cargo shipments from across Europe and ships them worldwide by sea.
"Waddinxveen is a prime example of how we can offer our customers logistics services for Europe and the world, bundled and from a single source at one location. The short distances between the warehouses create ideal conditions for integrated and comprehensive collaboration across our business lines," says Alexander Tonn, COO Road Logistics.
Waddinxveen is a prime example of how we can offer our customers logistics services for Europe and the world, bundled and from a single source at one location.
Alexander Tonn, COO Road LogisticsDACHSER Food Logistics in Waddinxveen: All acquisitions under one roof for the first time
"The newly opened Waddinxveen location is of particular importance for our food business," explains Stefan Behrendt, Managing Director DACHSER Food Logistics. "For the first time in the Netherlands, we are consolidating all the services of our acquired companies, Müller Fresh Food Logistics and Frigoscandia, at one location, under one roof, and under the DACHSER brand."
The new building has approximately 17,000 pallet spaces, distributed across three temperature zones: ambient, refrigerated, and frozen. The facility is designed for both professional warehousing and cross-dock processes, enabling efficient handling of temperature-controlled and ambient goods under one roof.
For the first time in the Netherlands, we are consolidating all the services of our acquired companies, Müller Fresh Food Logistics and Frigoscandia, at one location, under one roof, and under the DACHSER brand.
Stefan Behrendt, Managing Director DACHSER Food LogisticsDACHSER Food Logistics in Parma: First joint location with DACHSER & Fercam Italia
DACHSER Food Logistics also opened a new location in Parma, Italy, on October 20, 2025, located on the site of the existing DACHSER & Fercam Italia branch. The joint venture, which focuses on general cargo and contract logistics services, has been part of DACHSER since 2024.
With 12,200 square meters of warehouse space, including 2,000 square meters refrigerated, DACHSER Food Logistics now offers its national and international customers general cargo food transport and refrigerated and ambient warehousing services in the heart of Italy's "Food Valley." Located in one of Italy's leading export regions, the joint location combines the efficiency of the European general cargo network with specialization in the requirements of food logistics.
"The expanded locations in Waddinxveen and Parma reflect the European growth of DACHSER Food Logistics. And more than that: They represent our mission to become the most integrated logistics service provider," says Alexander Tonn, COO of Road Logistics.
