Results
Striving for security of supply
In the recent past, supply chains have proven increasingly fragile and at risk. The reasons are manifold. To counteract this, companies are taking far-reaching measures. What these look like and how DACHSER can manage complex supply chains against this backdrop are the thoughts of CEO Burkhard Eling.
Benefiting from digital standards
In October 2021, DACHSER has joined forces with other companies in the logistics industry to establish the non-profit Open Logistics Foundation. In this interview, DACHSER CEO Burkhard Eling and CDO Stefan Hohm talk about the background and objective behind this initiative, which aims to increase digitalization and standardization, as well as its limits.
Open source – innovation as a philosophy
Software with freely accessible source code is resulting in the creation of more and more new IT systems and business models. Companies need to confront the open-source trend in digitalization.
Perfectly done
As soon as the sun comes out, people start firing up their grills. Products from US grill manufacturer Char-Broil need to be in DIY stores or delivered directly to customers’ homes in time for the start of the season. The DACHSER teams in Malsch and their colleagues in DACHSER DIY Logistics tackle this logistical challenge together.
Top performance in any terrain
Camso specializes in off-road tires, wheels, rubber tracks, and track systems for commercial and powersport vehicles. To reach its customers in Europe as quickly and efficiently as possible, the company entrusted its logistics management to DACHSER as Lead Logistics Provider—a solution with a future.
Winning endurance
In logistics, the pandemic is making dispatch processes more complex, especially for sea freight. As Ocean Freight LCL Manager Asia Pacific, Carolin Choy sees these challenges as opportunities. Luckily, she has a hobby that helps her.
“The network makes us flexible”
Demand for air freight capacity remains high. In the first half of 2022, DACHSER operated 150 charter flights—that’s 50 more than in the same period in 2021. But challenges in air freight remain: lockdowns in China and staffing bottlenecks, exacerbated by strikes at major European and international airports, make supply chains susceptible to disruption. Timo Stroh, Head of Global Air Freight at DACHSER, talks about the current situation in air freight as well as potential prospects and solutions.
Exoskeletons pass practical trial: Innovative technology takes the strain for warehouse employees
For the first time, DACHSER has tested active exoskeletons produced by German Bionic under everyday work conditions in the warehouse. The results are impressive. Now the technology will be rolled out at additional locations.
DACHSER has strengthened its management in Asia Pacific
With Marcel Schmidt and Mario Morich, DACHSER is filling management positions in Hong Kong and Malaysia with leaders from its own ranks.
Further warning strikes at German ports
Warning strikes were already held at short notice in the ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven on June 9, 2022. Further warning strikes will take place at German seaports from Thursday, July 14, 2022 to Saturday, July 16, 2022.
UK introduces new customs system
In the United Kingdom, the current Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system is being replaced by the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Importers in the UK must therefore prepare for changes.
Bypass for the Silk Road
The fastest routes of the Silk Road pass through Russia and Belarus. But since the war in Ukraine, these routes can no longer be used. DACHSER now offers two alternatives: By train on the "Middle Corridor" and with full truck loads on an alternative southern route between China and Europe.
European logistics: Iberia on the upswing
DACHSER has begun a new chapter in its history on the Iberian Peninsula: opening a new location in Lisbon, beginning construction on a new branch in Alicante, completing the rollout of the standardized European Logistics product family for customers in Spain and Portugal, and starting emission-free deliveries to central Porto and Madrid.
New solutions for a new age
Edoardo Podestà, born in 1962, has been Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Air & Sea Logistics business field since October 2019. He also leads the ASL Asia Pacific business unit, where he has been at the helm for the past eight years. We talked to him about global logistics in turbulent times.
“Together we can achieve great things”
DACHSER and children’s aid organization terre des hommes have enjoyed a close and trusting relationship since 2005 - a partnership that opens up a host of opportunities and connections. We spoke with Joshua Hofert, Executive Board Member Communications at terre des hommes Deutschland e.V.
The new DACHSER magazine is here!
Courage and confidence are always good companions, and at the moment they are more important than ever—there seems to be no end to the challenges and crises. Amid all the uncertainty, we at DACHSER take matters into our own hands in order to get the best for our customers. The stories in the new DACHSER magazine make this clear.