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Autonomous transport vehicles, nimble robots, efficient facilities – automation is one of the major topics in logistics. Much is possible in today’s state-of-the-art warehouses, but how do you achieve a balanced interplay between people, technology, and processes that lets you improve efficiency, ergonomics, and quality? Our cover story in the latest issue of the DACHSER magazine explores this question: Turn to page 6 for an insight into DACHSER’s strategic approach to integrating automation technologies. One of the story’s main protagonists is the AutoStore system at the Karlsruhe logistics center. You can find the story also in the digital DACHSR magazin online.
DACHSER welcomes 691 young people across Germany for the new training year
This year, 661 young people across Germany started their apprenticeships at DACHSER. The logistics provider also welcomes 22 new dual students and eight new participants for its Young Professionals trainee program.
DACHSER honored with the 'Gold Award' of the German Packaging Award
DACHSER has been awarded the Gold Award of the German Packaging Prize 2025 by the German Packaging Institute (dvi). The award was given for the innovative reusable system for shop deliveries, 'Retail Box', in the Logistics & Material Flow category. The award ceremony took place during the Fachpack trade fair in Nuremberg.
DACHSER reorganizes air and sea freight organization in Germany
Effective January 1, 2026, DACHSER will streamline its air and sea freight organization (ASL) in Germany and consolidate operational processes at larger locations.
Alexander Winter takes over as Managing Director DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics EMEA
Alexander Winter will take over as Managing Director of DACHSER's Air & Sea Logistics EMEA business unit on October 1. He succeeds Marc Meier, who will leave the company at the end of the month.
Golden Week Holiday 2025 in China
From October 1 to October 8, 2025, most businesses and factories in China will be closed for the National Day Golden Week holiday. As one of the world’s largest manufacturing hubs, this extended break may significantly impact global supply chains. Early preparation is key to minimizing potential disruptions.
Expansion of emission-free long-distance haulage: DACHSER puts new eActros 600 into operation
- Use in long-haul general cargo transport
- Long-standing partnership between DACHSER and Mercedes-
Benz Trucks
DACHSER wins German Packaging Award in the Logistics & Material Flow category
DACHSER has been awarded the German Packaging Award 2025 by the German Packaging Institute (Deutsches Verpackungsinstitut e. V.) in the Logistics & Material Flow category for its "Retail Box." The logistics service provider developed the innovative reusable system for groupage logistics, which is suitable for shop deliveries in the fashion, cosmetics, and electronics industries, for example, together with its partners Wanzl, Logistikbude, and Deutsche Telekom.
DACHSER names new management for European Logistics Germany and European Logistics North Central Europe
DACHSER has named Claus Wetzel (44) as the new head of its European Logistics Germany business unit, effective January 1, 2026. He succeeds Andreas Fritsch (63), who has overseen DACHSER’s transport and storage business for industrial and consumer goods in Germany since January 1, 2023.
The European Logistics North Central Europe business unit will be headed by Florian Zehetleitner (46) as of January 1, 2026. He succeeds Wolfgang Reinel (62), who has been responsible for the business unit since 2014.
First industry-ready eCMR software:legally compliant, interoperable, and freely available for all
There have been various international attempts to digitalise the CMR consignment note. However, the resulting solutions are rarely compatible. The Open Logistics Foundation now presents an industry-ready software that creates a common standard for the digital consignment note (eCMR). The new software is legally compliant, interoperable, and suitable for companies of all sizes and industries – freely available on an open source basis. Open Logistics Foundation members Rhenus, Dachser, Blue Yonder, and Markant presented the solution for the first time on June 2nd during a press conference at transport logistic 2025 in Munich, Germany.
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It should go without saying that the global community must take consistent action to protect the climate in order to safeguard the livelihoods of future generations. But a look at the news in recent months suggests that the issue of sustainability is no longer top of mind. For example, the United States is withdrawing from the Paris Agreement on climate change and focusing on fossil fuels. And the European Union is revisiting painstakingly crafted agreements on sustainability reporting obligations and discussing whether climate targets that have already been put in place might be too ambitious after all.
DACHSER grows through acquisitions
Global logistics provider DACHSER grew significantly in 2024, with sales growth of 13 percent lifting revenue above the 8 billion mark to EUR 8.027 billion. The family-owned company also recorded significant year-over-year increases in other key figures such as headcount (+3,300), locations (+56), and pallet spaces in its warehouses (+720,000).
DACHSER drives from Ireland to the European continent
DACHSER is utilizing its customs expertise and its leading European groupage network to introduce the new 'Smart Landbridge Connect' service. As before Brexit, the logistics provider is now once again driving from Ireland across the British landbridge to continental Europe. Compared to ferry connections, this route offers more flexibility, shorter transit times and more frequent departures. This makes DACHSER the first major logistics provider to revive this Pre-Brexit service.
DACHSER becomes logistics partner to Tafel Deutschland
Logistics provider DACHSER and Tafel Deutschland, an umbrella organization of food banks throughout Germany, have signed a cooperation agreement that will run until the end of 2027. As part of the collaboration, DACHSER will use the expertise and network of its Food Logistics business line to collect food donations from manufacturers and deliver them to the central distribution points of Tafel’s regional units.
"Things need to get moving now"
After the elections in Germany, companies expect planning security and reliability, but above all, they also expect quick and consistent action. Thoughts from DACHSER CEO Burkhard Eling.
More cargo space for emission-free long-distance transport
- Efficient and productive: New MAN e-trucks are suitable for trailers with greater interior height
- Electric fresh from the factory: Drivers from DACHSER locations throughout Germany collected their new MAN eTGX trucks directly from MAN in Munich