DACHSER at SIAL 2026 in Paris 

This year, DACHSER will be exhibiting for the first time at SIAL, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the food industry. The fair will take place in Paris from October 17 to 21, 2026. At its booth in Hall 7, Booth 7G 187, DACHSER will provide information on industry-specific transportation and logistics solutions as well as its globally connected logistics network.

Plan ahead for China’s Golden Week 2026

From October 1 to October 7, 2026, China will observe the National Day Golden Week holiday. During this period, many factories, government agencies, and businesses will temporarily reduce or suspend operations, which may affect production schedules, transportation capacity, and cargo flows across global supply chains. To help minimize potential disruptions and maintain supply chain continuity, we encourage customers to review shipment plans, inventory levels, and logistics requirements well in advance of the holiday period.

What is Golden Week?

Golden Week is one of China’s most important annual holidays, characterized by extensive travel and reduced business activity across the country. Manufacturing, logistics, and administrative operations typically slow down during this period, creating temporary impacts on both domestic and international supply chains.

DACHSER in China will be closed from October 1 to October 7, 2026, and normal operations will resume on October 8, 2026.

Potential impact on supply chains

As the holiday approaches, many companies may accelerate shipments before factory closures, resulting a surge in demand for logistics services.

For ocean freight, carriers may adjust capacity and schedules during this period, including blank sailings and vessel omissions. This may result in tighter space availability, equipment shortages, increased drop-off and pick-up costs, and changes to sailing schedules. These factors may also affect service reliability and transit times.

For air freight, increased demand is expected from mid-September ahead of the holiday, which may put pressure on available capacity and booking lead times.

Following the holiday, cargo volumes and transportation schedules may take some time to normalize as operations gradually return to regular levels.

Recommended actions
To maintain supply chain efficiency, we recommend:

• Plan ahead by aligning production schedules with suppliers and ensuring sufficient inventory levels before the holiday.
• Share shipment forecasts early to support capacity planning and identify optimal transport solutions.
• Book ocean freight in advance to reduce the risk of space constraints and schedule changes.
• Anticipate increased air freight demand in mid-September and secure bookings as early as possible.

For shipment planning support or tailored logistics solutions, please contact your regular DACHSER representative. We're here to help keep your supply chain remain efficient through Golden Week and beyond.

The new DACHSER magazine is here

In times when markets, technologies, and expectations are changing rapidly, we need to set a clear course that has an impact today and puts us in a better position for tomorrow. Foresight and the necessary courage to rethink things—that’s what the stories in the new issue of DACHSER magazine are about.

EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA - Official Journal (EU) L/2026/184)

On May 1, 2026, the provisional application of the Mercosur Interim Agreement began. In it, the EU and the South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) agreed, among other things, to the gradual elimination of mutual tariffs.

Poland expands the SENT system (electronic transport control system) to additional product groups

The Polish authorities will once again expand the requirements of the electronic transport control system SENT as of 17 March 2026. This extension of the goods‑transport obligation affects additional product groups and therefore results in increased organizational effort for all parties involved in cross‑border goods transport.

Impact of military strikes in the Middle East on air and sea freight

Following military air and cyber attacks by Israel and the US against Iran over the weekend and subsequent Iranian counterattacks on several locations in the Middle East, international air and sea traffic in the Middle East is currently severely disrupted.

DACHSER at ProWein 2026: Global services for the wine and spirits industry

DACHSER will once again be exhibiting at ProWein, the leading trade fair for wine and spirits, which will take place in Düsseldorf from March 15 to 17, 2026. The focus of the presentation in Hall 6, Booth N46, will be on industry-specific logistics services in Germany and Europe, as well as integrated supply chains to Asia, North America, and South America.

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.

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.

EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to be postponed again

The EU Parliament and Council agree: The EU Deforestation Regulation is to be postponed by one year. If the EU Commission also gives its final approval, the amending regulation can be adopted and published later this year, so that the EUDR will not enter into force until December 30, 2026.

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.

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.

The new DACHSER magazine is here!

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 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.

"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.

DACHSER at ProWein 2025: Logistics for old and new worlds of wine

“Wine and spirits, delivered with excellence” - this is the motto under which the logistics provider DACHSER will be presented at ProWein 2025, which takes place in Düsseldorf from March 16 to 18. The highlight at the DACHSER stand is the old vs. new world wine tasting.