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DACHSER Unna logistics center goes into operation
DACHSER has expanded its European land transport network by establishing a new logistics center in Unna, approximately 25 kilometers east of Dortmund. Following the opening of the 10,800 square-meter warehouse last November, operations began in February at the 9,400-square-meter transshipment terminal and the 3,500-square-meter office.
DACHSER deliveries are emission-free in 25 European cities
At the beginning of 2023, DACHSER announced its plan to double the number of its urban zero-emission delivery areas in Europe over a three-year period. The logistics provider realized this goal by the end of 2025. In 25 major European cities and metropolitan regions in ten countries, DACHSER has specified downtown areas in which it delivers non-refrigerated groupage shipments with zero local emissions. The company has thus implemented a further component of its long-term climate strategy.
DACHSER and Fraunhofer IML win the European Logistics Association Award with @ILO
DACHSER and Fraunhofer IML have been honored with the European Logistics Association (ELA) Award for their jointly developed @ILO digital twin. The award ceremony took place in Vienna on Thursday, February 19. The ELA (a federation of national logistics associations from Europe and beyond) presents the award in recognition of innovative projects and outstanding achievements in the field of logistics and supply chain management. Back in 2023, @ILO received the German Logistics Award from the German Logistics Association (BVL). Now the technology has also been recognized at the European level.
DACHSER Nordics and Frigoscandia under joint management
Kristian Jönsson, 49, from Sweden, has been Managing Director of DACHSER Nordics since February 1. In his new role, he is responsible for the three business lines DACHSER European Logistics, DACHSER Food Logistics, and DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics in the four Nordic country organizations in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
DACHSER at LogiMAT 2026
Logistics provider DACHSER will once again be exhibiting at LogiMAT, which will take place in Stuttgart from March 24 to 26, 2026. The focus of its exhibition at booth C02 in hall 7 will be on how new technologies and the expertise of experienced logistics specialists must work together to keep supply chains efficient and effective even under challenging conditions.
DACHSER expands its Hegau-Bodensee logistics center in Steißlingen
DACHSER is expanding its Hegau-Bodensee logistics center in Steißlingen with a new warehouse building that offers 8,950 m2 of logistics space and room for 22,000 pallets. In addition, the company is expanding its existing transit terminals for industrial and consumer goods as well as food. With this investment, DACHSER Steißlingen, strategically located close to Switzerland, is responding to demand from new and existing customers in industry and retail for additional storage capacity. As part of the construction work, the branch is also expanding its sustainable energy supply and electromobility.
Lunar New Year 2026 – Key Dates and Impact on Logistics
The Year of the Horse will be welcomed on February 17, 2026, with Lunar New Year celebrations - one of the most cherished traditions originating in Chinese culture, as families reunite and festivities fill the season.
This holiday extends beyond China and is widely observed across the Asia Pacific region, including Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, and more.
New location for food logistics: DACHSER expands its logistics center in Freiburg
DACHSER is creating a new location for food logistics in southwest Germany. To this end, it is expanding its existing logistics center for industrial and consumer goods in the Breisgau industrial park near Freiburg. Construction of the new transit terminal, which will be cooled to 2 to 7 degrees Celsius, began in early August 2025, with the terminal scheduled to go into operation in June 2026.
CBAM – Full Implementation as of January 1, 2026 for Imports into the EU
The EU will fully implement the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as of January 1, 2026. The aim is to create equal competitive conditions and prevent the relocation of emissions-intensive production to countries with lower climate protection requirements (“carbon leakage”).
Importers of certain goods such as steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, and electricity will in future have to bear CO₂ costs comparable to those for goods produced within the EU.
DACHSER Food Logistics opens new locations in Europe
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 DACHSER magazine is here!
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.
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.
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.