Results
Professional truck drivers: Appreciation has right of way
Undoubtedly, theirs is one of the most important jobs in the country: without drivers and logistics, the wheels of the economy would literally stop turning, resulting in empty shelves in supermarkets and department stores. This makes the findings of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) all the more alarming: the freight forwarding industry is running out of young drivers. As many as 62 percent of carriers in Europe complain that they are having major problems recruiting people to drive their trucks.
Fuel price
The average fuel price according to the Energy Department of the European Commission for June was 1.71 cent per litre.DACHSER expands warehouse capacities at two French locations
DACHSER is strengthening its warehousing capacities in France with the construction of new facilities in Roissy and Nîmes. In Roissy in the greater Paris area, 20,000 square meters of warehouse space have been created. In Nîmes in the Occitanie region in southern France, a 12,000 square meter warehouse went into operation.
Strong initiative against the shortage of skilled workers
The shortage of drivers and skilled workers is a concern for the economy and logistics in particular. It is considered to be one of the critical bottleneck factors for future growth. With DACHSER Service und Ausbildungs GmbH, the logistics service provider launched a sustainable qualification offensive ten years ago. DACHSER is now one of the largest trainers of professional drivers in Germany.
DACHSER at the CosmeticBusiness 2024 in Munich
The industry solution DACHSER Cosmetics Logistics will be taking part in CosmeticsBusiness, an international supplier trade fair for the cosmetics industry, on June 5 and 6 at the MOC Event and Order Center in Munich. The logistics service provider will be presenting its customized transport and logistics services for the cosmetics industry at Stand 09 in Hall 3. This is DACHSER's second time at the trade fair.
Echo Labs by FERCAM & DACHSER: Non-profit company with a new structure
DACHSER & FERCAM Italia has acquired 50 percent of the shares in FERCAM Echo Labs; the non-profit company will continue to operate under the name "Echo Labs by FERCAM & DACHSER".
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.
Fuel price
The average fuel price according to the Energy Department of the European Commission for May was 1.77 cent per litre.Games 2024 – Key dates and impact on supply chains
France is preparing to host two of the world´s largest sporting events this summer in Paris and several other French cities. The Summer Olympics and Paralympics will take place mainly in the capital from July 26 to September 8.DACHSER Ireland at The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2024 in Dublin
DACHSER Ireland will once again be presenting its comprehensive Contract Logistics and European Groupage offering at The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2024, which will take place in the RDS Simmonscourt Dublin from May 28th to 29, 2024. The experts from DACHSER Ireland will be available for specialist discussions at booth K01Fuel price
The average fuel price according to the Energy Department of the European Commission for April was 1.75 cent per litre.Fresh wins
Food logistics is a growth factor in Europe. DACHSER has further expanded its own network with pioneering acquisitions and is investing in climate action and digitalization. Its network partners on the Continent benefit from this as well.
Global Groupage: When everything that belongs together, comes together
The world is changing. And as a result, so are the markets. Shifts in geopolitical power and interests combined with supply chains under almost constant strain highlight the need for new concepts. For logistics, this means achieving the best possible integration of global end-to-end transports and contract logistics solutions.
Focus on cosmetics: DACHSER at in-cosmetics global 2024 in Paris
DACHSER Cosmetics Logistics will be taking part in in-cosmetics global, one of the most important trade fairs for the cosmetic industry, for the third time in a row from April 16 to 18. Under the motto "A real beauty helper", the logistics service provider will be presenting its tailor-made transport and logistics services for customers in the cosmetics industry in Hall 1 (booth 1R55).
Programming the future
In this increasingly complex world, providing the chemical industry with first-class groupage logistics means continuously enhancing the services on offer. AI applications play a major role in this perpetual and lasting transformation. Michael Kriegel, Department Head DACHSER Chem Logistics, explains AI’s potential for logistics and how is it helping DACHSER to overcome current challenges.
Robotic maneuvers
Logistics holds so much potential for autonomous vehicles. One use for them is as a way to fully automate the process of maneuvering swap bodies. But how can this be done safely and efficiently in a busy freight yard? DACHSER’s Langenau site near Ulm researched this under real operating conditions.