DACHSER České Budějovice moves to new premises

The České Budějovice branch of the logistics company DACHSER Czech Republic has moved to new premises in the VGP Park České Budějovice, located in the Světlík commercial zone on the outskirts of the South Bohemian metropolis. The company provides comprehensive logistics services from a site with almost 7,000 m2 of logistics and office space. It also features a warehouse with 6,900 pallet spaces for contract logistics services.

DACHSER maintains strong position in European Top 100 Ranking

In the new “TOP 100 in European Transport and Logistics Services 2021/2022” study by the Fraunhofer Center for Applied Research on Supply Chain Services (SCS), DACHSER has once again ranked well in its relevant logistics segments.

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 update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

DACHSER is following the news from Ukraine with great concern and dismay. We are deeply moved by the suffering that the war has brought to the people in the country and to all those who have had to flee their homeland in recent days. The fighting, mutual sanctions and airspace closures are also having a massive impact on supply chains and the supply of goods in the region.

Chemical logistics in challenging times

Chemical logistics is facing the challenges of changing supply chains, digitalization and growing sustainability requirements. Challenges that have been accelerated by the pandemic and have made a stable network a critical success factor. In this interview, Michael Kriegel, Department Head DACHSER Chem Logistics, takes an expert look at the causes and consequences of the current global supply chain problems for the chemical industry.

Statement by Dachser CEO Burkhard Eling on the military conflict in Ukraine

Peace and the free movement of goods are fundamental prerequisites for the positive, free development of all societies. In this spirit, Dachser has grown as an international logistics provider over the past decades. We therefore deeply regret the escalation of the military conflict in Ukraine. Among other things, the conflict will also have a substantial impact on supply chains in Eastern Europe. 

Our first priority is the safety of all drivers transporting consignments on behalf of Dachser. We have therefore today imposed an immediate takeover and loading stop for all shipments to Ukraine. This applies to all European transports of our Cargoplus service segment, which specializes in FTL and LTL transports to the CIS countries, among others, as well as to all transports from the European Logistics network that are handled in Ukraine by our partner ACE. Regular traffic from our platform Strykow (Poland) to Kiev will be discontinued. All trucks that are currently still on their way to Ukraine have to be returned in coordination with the customers. We are in close contact with our Ukrainian partner, who has also closed his warehouses.

In air freight, the airspace over Ukraine has been closed in a wide radius. Take-offs and landings are not possible here, so that congestion at the alternative airports is to be feared. 

Our European Logistics and Air & Sea Logistics teams are closely monitoring developments in the situation and are in close contact with our customers. This also applies in particular to restrictions on the movement of goods that may arise in the coming days as a result of the sanctions announced against Russia.

's activities in Ukraine and Russia.

Dachser does not have its own locations in Ukraine, but works there with its partner ACE Logistics. The Estonian company is also Dachser's partner for the Baltic states and joint venture partner in Finland. The Cargoplus service segment handles additional full truckload services.

In Russia, Dachser has been represented by its own national company since 2008 and provides services in the Road Logistics and Air & Sea Logistics business segments. Around 160 staff are employed at seven locations. In 2020, Dachser Russia handled around 17,000 consignments and generated revenue of EUR 21.6 million.

Brexit Update: On Phase 3 of the UK Border Operating Model

Last year, the British government presented how the import of goods should proceed after the end of the transitional phase of the Brexit. With the so-called "Border Operating Model" guide, a three-stage plan for the introduction of customs controls was concretized.

Information security at DACHSER

Insufficiently protected information represents a considerable risk factor, even one that threatens the company's existence, as it provides a target for the increasingly frequent cyberattacks. In logistics, which is particularly dependent on functioning IT at many points, reliable and secure supply chains are currently more important than ever. Protecting and trusting your data is therefore a top priority for DACHSER.

edi – Data exchange platform for quick and secure processing of mass data

When analogue processes meet a digital world, the result is intelligent logistics. 

To ensure that there is a frictionless, time-saving, and reliable information flow along your supply chain for your complex IT-based logistics processes, DACHSER operates its own EDI-Center. EDI (electronic data interchange) controls and monitors the exchange of your incoming and outgoing data to and from all connected systems. Standardised and customised interfaces permit fast and uncomplicated integration.

Benefits for you:

• Avoid errors and save time: standardised and automated work steps precisely control your logistics processes
• Security and availability of data: standardised and customised interfaces permit the fast and uncomplicated integration of your business processes and the exchange of all relevant information and data
• Connectivity: through EDI, you are connected directly to our transport and warehouse systems
• Integration: the EDI platform enables you to optimise the structure and design of your business processes.

In addition, we offer you:

• Over 970 IT professionals globally.
• A central 24/7 hotline
• Virus protection and anti-spam filters for all applications
• Maximum fail-proof security and contingency planning for all systems
• Confidentiality regulations for all IT users worldwide
• Permanent improvement of our systems and development of IT innovations

Focus on quality management

• The DACHSER network: The high-performance logistics infrastructure of the worldwide network combined with intelligent IT enable the fast and efficient execution of a wide variety of logistics challenges.
• Intelligent traffic routing: As a learning organisation, we adapt all new technological developments to optimise the supply chain in real-time and quickly translate innovations into real-time operation—benefiting you.
• Excellent personnel: We constantly invest in the education and training of our employees to maintain our high level of logistics performance.

In case of questions, please get in contact with your local contact person at DACHSER.

api – Seamlessly connecting your IT systems with DACHSER services

When analogue processes meet a digital world, the result is intelligent logistics

Packaging suitable for stress and transport to prevent damage

Especially in the current uncertain economic situation, the main focus is on safety and ability to deliver. The damage-free transport of goods is essential for this and requires packaging that is suitable for stress and transport. In the following, we would like to give an overview of damage prevention through packaging.

Current market of qualified personnel in logistics

Logistics is a personnel-intensive industry. Especially in this sector, the situation on the qualified personnel market is currently getting tenser, which has made finding, training and retaining personnel in the long term a major challenge. With this update, we provide an overview of the current market situation.

eLogistics - Provides quick and convenient information about processes along your supply chain

When analogue processes meet a digital world, the result is intelligent logistics.

Through eLogistics, you have access to all data1 and are connected directly to our transport and warehouse systems. The operation is user-friendly while offering maximum granularity of detail. With eLogistics, you can control and monitor shipment handling and shipment overview in a single portal. The intelligent dialogue function prevents live errors in ongoing processes. Thanks to systematic barcode scanning, you have maximum transparency across the entire logistics process chain. Another advantage of the browser-based solution is that eLogistics provides you with the option to make suitable adaptations to incorporate your individual needs and preferences.

eLogistics offers you the following features:

• productpilot: Guiding you to a perfect product
• transportorder: Process your orders conveniently with a click
• shipmentpointer: Real-time shipment status information is always available
• shipmentcontrol: All shipments at a glance
• warehousecontrol: Your view inside the warehouse
• deliveryorder: For getting your goods out of the warehouse
• invoicecenter: For managing your invoices online

In addition, we offer:

• Over 970 IT professionals worldwide 
• A central 24/7 hotline
• Virus protection and anti-spam filters for all applications
• Maximum fail-safe security and contingency planning for all systems
• Confidentiality regulations for all IT users worldwide
• Permanent improvement of our systems and development of IT innovations

Focus on quality management

• The DACHSER network: The high-performance logistics infrastructure of the worldwide network combined with intelligent IT enable the swift and efficient execution of a wide variety of logistics challenges.
• Intelligent traffic routing: As a learning organisation, we adapt all new technological developments to optimise the supply chain in real-time and quickly translate innovations into real-time operation—benefiting you.
• Excellent personnel: We constantly invest in the education and training of our employees to maintain our high level of logistics performance.

In case of questions, please get in contact with your local contact person at DACHSER.

DACHSER expands its Willebroek branch

DACHSER is investing in its branch in Willebroek near Antwerp, Belgium. The expansion of the cross-docking and on-site parking facilities started this summer and is planned to be completed by the end of the year.

"Supply chains face huge challenges"

On its 50th birthday, the swap body is more in demand than ever, because cargo space is currently in short supply. This applies not only to Europe, but especially to intercontinental trade.

The new DACHSER magazine is here!

As the year draws to a close, many of us use this time to look back and reflect, but also to prepare ourselves for the new challenges of the future. And that’s exactly what we’ve done in the latest issue of the DACHSER magazine.