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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.
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 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
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.
DACHSER strengthens its global network for Life Science and Healthcare Logistics
Since the beginning of January, further locations in DACHSER's global network have been certified according to GDP (Good Distribution Practice). Existing certifications were renewed in audits. This means that the logistics provider meets the high requirements for the transportation of pharmaceutical products at locations in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
Making dynamic adjustments to logistics networks
In October 2024, two authors —Christian Kille, Professor of Retail Logistics and Operations Management at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), and Andreas Backhaus, a freelance lecturer—published a study entitled “Chemical logistics on the move” (in German), which was supported by DACHSER Chem Logistics. Their study analyzed the current and future challenges and opportunities for chemical logistics in Germany and concluded with six recommendations for action. Now follows the double interview with author Christian Kille and Michael Kriegel, Department Head DACHSER Chem Logistics, to intensify the recommendations and to learn about the opportunities that arise from their practical implementation.
DACHSER honored again for successful app community
DACHSER has once again been honored with the "Citizen Development Empowerment Award". With this award, smapOne AG honours the logistics service provider's success in building a global community of employees who build their own applications without programming knowledge and thus drive digitalization within the company.
DACHSER and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft expand research partnership
Global logistics provider DACHSER has expanded its research partnership with the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft effective February 1, 2025. As part of the DACHSER Enterprise Lab, which has been bringing science and logistics practice together in mixed innovation teams since 2017, the family-owned company is now cooperating with both the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML in Dortmund and the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems IAIS in Sankt Augustin, near Bonn.
Twelve new electric trucks for long-haul routes in the DACHSER network
The e-truck fleet in the DACHSER network is growing: twelve Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s were delivered to the German-Austrian subsidiary Brummer Logistik in mid-December. The vehicles, which have a range of around 500 kilometers, will be used for regional and long-distance food transport.
Warehouse efficiency through automation and expertise
"The future of warehousing" is the motto of DACHSER's presentation at LogiMAT 2025, which takes place in Stuttgart from March 11 to 13. At stand C02 in hall 7, the logistics service provider will show how customized, integrated and automated solutions can take supply chains to the next level of efficiency.
DACHSER takes control of joint venture in Finland
On January 15, DACHSER acquired all the shares in its Finnish joint venture, DACHSER Finland Oy. This step strengthens the logistics provider’s overland transport network in Northern Europe.