Results
The new DACHSER magazine is here!
Nobody can predict the future—not politicians, not scientists, and not economists. However, that doesn’t mean we can give up the constant task of classifying current developments, tracking trends, and drawing the appropriate conclusions for tomorrow. This requires us to look closely, ask questions—and, most importantly, listen. That might sound obvious, but it can be a real challenge in day-to-day business.
DACHSER & Fercam Italia gathers pace
Effective March 28, 2024, DACHSER has acquired 80 percent of the shares in the joint venture DACHSER & Fercam Italia. This completes its acquisition of the majority of the groupage and contract logistics divisions of the Italian logistics company Fercam.
DACHSER acquires food logistics provider Brummer
With the acquisition of Brummer, the partner in the European Food Network for the transport of temperature-controlled food between Germany, Austria, and neighboring countries, DACHSER is strengthening its network for the transport and storage of food in Europe.
New LCL services between Rotterdam and Asia
DACHSER's air and sea freight division is significantly expanding its services. This involves new fixed LCL connections between the port of Rotterdam and various ports in Asia with fixed departure times.
The groupage of the seas
Attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea and the associated detours and shipping delays are increasingly becoming a threat to the smooth transportation of goods and therefore also to international trade. In this interview, Christian Kruse, Head of Global Ocean Freight LCL, explains the role of intercontinental groupage, LCL (Less-than-Container-Load) services, and the specific advantages they bring for customers.
Focus on cosmetics: DACHSER at in-cosmetics global 2024 in Paris
DACHSER Cosmetics Logistics will be taking part in in-cosmetics global, one of the most important trade fairs for the cosmetic industry, for the third time in a row from April 16 to 18. Under the motto "A real beauty helper", the logistics service provider will be presenting its tailor-made transport and logistics services for customers in the cosmetics industry in Hall 1 (booth 1R55).
Programming the future
In this increasingly complex world, providing the chemical industry with first-class groupage logistics means continuously enhancing the services on offer. AI applications play a major role in this perpetual and lasting transformation. Michael Kriegel, Department Head DACHSER Chem Logistics, explains AI’s potential for logistics and how is it helping DACHSER to overcome current challenges.
DACHSER at LogiPharma 2024 in Lyon
This year, the logistics service provider will once again be presenting its service portfolio in the field of life science and healthcare logistics at LogiPharma in Lyon. From April 16 to 18, DACHSER's experts will be available for specialist discussions at booth 109.
Robotic maneuvers
Logistics holds so much potential for autonomous vehicles. One use for them is as a way to fully automate the process of maneuvering swap bodies. But how can this be done safely and efficiently in a busy freight yard? DACHSER’s Langenau site near Ulm researched this under real operating conditions.
DACHSER stays on course and expands its global network
After the economic boom in logistics resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and worldwide disruption to supply chains, normalcy returned to the industry in 2023. DACHSER was among those whose financial year was marked by weak demand for logistics services in the face of significant overcapacity and a sharp decline in air and sea freight rates.
DACHSER, myclimate, and terre des hommes agree on a climate action program
DACHSER, the climate protection organization myclimate, and the children’s rights organization terre des hommes have agreed to enter into a long-term collaboration. Together, the international logistics provider and the nonprofit organizations will launch new climate action projects worldwide and expand existing initiatives. An agreement to this effect was signed in December 2023.
Purchase of Frigoscandia completed
Effective today, Frigoscandia AB is a wholly owned subsidiary of DACHSER and thus part of the logistics provider’s Food Logistics network. This also marks the start of the Scandinavian company’s full integration into the DACHSER network. From now on, customers in the Nordic countries will benefit from uniform quality standards.
Ahead with foresight
Logistics - that also means accepting and mastering challenges again and again. Especially when things get difficult. That is why we at DACHSER are approaching 2024 with great confidence and drive, even though we are still confronted with weak, volatile markets and rising costs. Thoughts by CEO Burkhard Eling.
Statement of the DACHSER Executive Board
Right-wing extremist ideas and intolerance are not compatible with DACHSER’s values. The DACHSER Executive Board therefore takes a clear stance against all forms of political extremism.
Connected in the electrification age
The switch to electromobility is changing logistics chains worldwide. Swoboda, an automotive supplier based in Germany’s Allgäu region, sees this as an opportunity. To pursue it, DACHSER is helping the company reorganize its global supply chains.
DACHSER connects Tunisia and Turkey directly to its groupage network
At the beginning of the year, DACHSER put two gateways for groupage transportation, full truckload (FTL) and less than truckload (LTL) to Tunisia and Turkey into operation. The logistics service provider is thus expanding its service portfolio and offering its customers faster and more efficient road transportation to and from the two countries.