Whether in shopping malls, stores in pedestrian-zones, hardware shops, or care facilities—our innovative Retail Box transport system ensures that goods reach their destination reliably, punctually, and more sustainably than conventional load carriers. Especially for high-value or sensitive goods, the Retail Box offers decisive advantages.
The Retail Box was awarded the Gold Award of the German Packaging Award 2025 in the category of Logistics and Material Flow, presented by the German Packaging Institute (Deutsches Verpackungsinstitut e. V.).
The innovative reusable solution for European general cargo logistics enables the safe and sustainable transport of high-value goods – with digital tracking, optimized handling, and significantly less packaging waste.
The innovative load carrier is available in two sizes: The Retail Box classic which has the same size as a EURO pallet and the Retail Box small which is half that size. More details about the exact measurements can be found below.
The PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2025/40) is the new European packaging regulation. Its objective is to reduce packaging waste, promote the reusability and recyclability of packaging, and establish harmonized packaging requirements across the European Union.
Certain provisions of the Regulation will apply from 12 August 2026, while additional obligations will be introduced gradually over the coming years.
In principle, the Regulation affects all companies that manufacture, import, distribute, or use packaging.
The specific obligations applicable to a company depend on its role within the supply chain and the types of packaging it places on the market or uses.
From that date, packaging may generally only be placed on the market if the PPWR requirements are met and the necessary conformity assessments and documentation are available.
At the start of application, the most relevant requirements concern restrictions on certain substances, particularly heavy metals (Article 5 PPWR) and PFAS substances, where applicable
In general, packaging includes any item used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery, or presentation of goods.
This list is not exhaustive. In case of doubt, all materials used to package, secure, protect, or transport goods should generally be regarded as packaging within the meaning of the PPWR.
Depending on the type of packaging, the following documents are commonly required:
DACHSER is generally not the manufacturer of the packaging materials used.
The required conformity information is typically provided by the respective packaging manufacturers or suppliers. Therefore, DACHSER can only pass on information that has been provided by the original manufacturers or suppliers.
DACHSER has requested the relevant documentation for all packaging materials procured by DACHSER.
For packaging materials procured directly by customers, the customer is responsible for obtaining the necessary supporting documentation.
No.
Where DACHSER forwards documentation received from manufacturers or suppliers, this is done solely on the basis of the information provided to DACHSER.
The forwarding of such documentation does not constitute an independent guarantee, warranty, contractual quality commitment, certification, or legal assessment by DACHSER.
Yes.
The PPWR introduces various labelling requirements. For many types of packaging, identification markings and additional information will become mandatory.
Certain details are still subject to further specification through implementing acts and delegated acts of the European Commission.
No.
Many PPWR obligations will only become applicable gradually over the coming years.
In addition, numerous technical requirements still depend on implementing measures and guidance documents that have yet to be adopted by the European Commission.
DACHSER is actively preparing for the implementation of the PPWR. Key activities include:
Please contact your usual DACHSER representative.
We will be pleased to support you with questions relating to packaging materials used by DACHSER and the related documentation available to us.
However, the assessment of company-specific requirements and the legal evaluation of your individual obligations under the PPWR remain the responsibility of your company and its legal advisers.
The information contained in this FAQ is provided solely for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. The content is based on DACHSER's current understanding of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) at the time of publication. As a number of significant implementing acts and delegated acts are still pending, and as the application of the PPWR depends on the specific circumstances of each individual case, no representation or warranty is given as to the completeness, accuracy, or currency of the information provided.
Customers remain responsible for assessing their own legal obligations and should seek independent legal advice where appropriate.
To the extent DACHSER provides information or documentation relating to packaging materials, such information is generally based on data and declarations received from the respective manufacturers or suppliers. Such information does not constitute an independent legal or technical assessment, certification, representation, warranty, or guarantee by DACHSER.
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