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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.
DACHSER’s 100th fully electric truck enters service in food logistics distribution
Global logistics provider DACHSER has put its 100th electric truck with a total weight of more than 3.5 metric tons into service. The 16-ton Volvo FL Electric with a refrigerated body will commence deliveries of fresh food to Hamburg and the surrounding area with immediate effect.
Stefan Behrendt heads DACHSER Food Logistics
Stefan Behrendt (47) took over responsibility for DACHSER Food Logistics on January 1, 2025. He succeeds COO Road Logistics Alexander Tonn, who had also held the position of Managing Director Food Logistics since January 1, 2024.
Thomas Hiemer is the new Chief Financial Officer at DACHSER
Thomas Hiemer became Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at logistics provider DACHSER on January 1, 2025. As a member of the Executive Board, he is responsible for Finance, Controlling, Tax & Treasury (FCT). Hiemer took over from DACHSER CEO Burkhard Eling, who had also headed this executive unit for the past 18 months.
DACHSER builds new logistics center in Zaragoza, Spain
DACHSER is investing 14 million euros in the expansion of its logistics capacities in north-eastern Spain. The new building in Zaragoza is scheduled to open at the beginning of 2026.
Lunar New Year 2025 – Key dates and impact on logistics
The Lunar New Year festival for the upcoming “Year of the Snake” begins on January 29, 2025, and it is the largest celebration in Chinese communities, where people celebrate the start of a new year with their families.
Management change at Müller Fresh Food Logistics
After more than 25 years at the helm of Müller Fresh Food Logistics, Jan-Peter Müller will hand over the reins to Barry Stegeman, currently Commercial Director at Müller Fresh Food Logistics, on January 1, 2025.
"We continue to focus on quality and reliability"
A weak global economy, challenging geopolitical conditions and an increasingly complex environment - 2024 was an extremely challenging year. But for DACHSER, it was also characterized by important decisions and innovations. A review by CEO Burkhard Eling.
H₂ pioneer in practice
At its Magdeburg branch, DACHSER has been using a heavy-duty truck with hydrogen fuel-cell technology for more than a year and a half. With zero local emissions, the truck proves its suitability for regular use in short- and long-distance transport every day in two-shift operation.
DACHSER & FERCAM Italia opens new branch in Tuscany
DACHSER & FERCAM Italia opened a new branch in Arezzo in mid-November 2024. With this strategic step, the logistics service provider is consolidating its general cargo network in the Italian region of Tuscany. Especially export-oriented customers from industry and trade will benefit from the direct connection to the European DACHSER network.
Digital connector
As digitalization advances in day-to-day logistics operations, it makes life easier for logistics operatives and keeps goods flowing. Jan Herzig is helping to ensure that at DACHSER, the clipboard is increasingly being replaced by the tablet.
DACHSER & FERCAM Italia A new era dawns for logistics in Europe
A real milestone: By establishing DACHSER & FERCAM Italia, DACHSER is further expanding its high-performance overland transport network and strengthening its groupage and contract logistics business in Italy. Customers throughout Europe stand to benefit.
Return visit to Zambia: DACHSER young professionals get to know the successful Trash4Cash project
In September of this year, five young people who are currently completing a dual study program at DACHSER traveled to Zambia as part of an exchange project. Among other things, they visited the recycling company Trash4Cash, which young Zambians founded in Livingstone in 2019 with the support of DACHSER and the children's charity Terre des Hommes. The young entrepreneurs from Zambia had visited Kempten in the Allgäu region back in May and took an in-depth look at waste management in Germany. A change of perspective that pays off for the young people from both countries and contributes to their personal development.
The new DACHSER magazine is here!
These turbulent times leave no one untouched. Political power shifts, economic downturns, geopolitical trouble spots, the increasingly acute climate crisis, but also groundbreaking technological developments in digitalization and artificial intelligence—all of this makes it more difficult and at the same time more necessary than ever to act with foresight.
New DACHSER location in Le Havre for Contract Logistics and Air & Sea Logistics
DACHSER opened a new logistics facility in Le Havre in northern France. The site combines a Contract Logistics warehouse and a DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics branch, strategically located in France's largest freight port.
More e-trucks for Cologne city center
DACHSER has set up an emission-free delivery zone in the center of Cologne, Germany, in which the logistics service provider uses only battery-electric vehicles. This applies to all deliveries and pickups of non-refrigerated goods that DACHSER carries out there for its customers.