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DACHSER starts delivering daily with fully-electric truck in Oporto

As a result of the logistics provider's commitment to climate protection, DACHSER Emission-Free Delivery starts in the city of Oporto, Portugal. The distribution concept for inner cities means that all parcel and groupage deliveries will be made with zero emissions, on local level, in a defined area of the city.

DACHSER & FERCAM Italia: New location in Cattolica

DACHSER & FERCAM Italia opened a new branch in Cattolica in mid-April, strengthening its presence in the dynamically growing economic region on the Adriatic coast. The area around the provincial capital of Rimini is characterized by industrial companies and, with the furniture factories in the provinces of Fano and Pesaro, has numerous export-oriented companies.

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Strides on a long road

Assuming a valuable role in mitigating climate change is both a central responsibility and a challenge for logistics providers. Transport and warehousing are energy-intensive and have a large carbon footprint; one reason is that zero-emission trucks are not yet available in sufficient numbers. But technological change is already in full swing. Michael Kriegel, Department Head DACHSER Chem Logistics, describes the potential that can be utilized and the role logistics can play in protecting the climate.