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DACHSER UK wins Pinnacle Award at the 2025 Northamptonshire Business Awards
DACHSER UK is proud to announce that the company has been named the winner of the prestigious Pinnacle Award at the 2025 Northamptonshire Business Awards, organised by the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented on Friday 14th November during a ceremony held at Sywell Aerodrome, where hundreds of guests gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements across the region’s business community.
DACHSER Reflects on Six Years in Ireland: Overcoming Challenges and Driving Innovation
Six years after entering the Irish market through the acquisition of Johnston Logistics, DACHSER Ireland reflects on a transformative journey marked by resilience, innovation, and strategic growth.
Exchange Rate
The £/Euro exchange rate as at 31st October at 1700 hrs was 1.13856 EUR to the Pound.
Fuel price
The average fuel price according to the RHA survey for October is 107.08 pence per litre.
DACHSER receives the Eco Performance Award 2025
DACHSER has been honored with the Eco Performance Award 2025 in the "Large Companies" category. The logistics service provider was recognized for its commitment and strategic approach to implementing electromobility in its logistics network. The Eco Performance Awards 2025 are supported by industry associations from Germany and Switzerland, including Astag, BGL, BWVL, DSLV, and SpedlogSwiss. The sustainability award ceremony took place on October 28 as part of the DEKRA Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference 2025 in Berlin.
DACHSER UK Colleagues Nominated for Northamptonshire Logistics Awards
DACHSER UK is proud to announce that two of its Northampton-based colleagues have been shortlisted at this year’s Northamptonshire Logistics Awards. Ben Tompkins has been nominated for Logistics Person of the Year, while Shuaib Djama has been recognised as a finalist for Apprentice of the Year.
Alexander Winter takes over as Managing Director DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics EMEA
Alexander Winter will take over as Managing Director of DACHSER's Air & Sea Logistics EMEA business unit on October 1. He succeeds Marc Meier, who will leave the company at the end of the month.
DACHSER UK to Showcase Logistics Expertise at PPMA Total Show® 2025
DACHSER UK is excited to announce its first-ever participation in the PPMA Total Show, taking place from 23rd to 25th September 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham. As one of the UK’s leading exhibitions for processing and packaging machinery, the PPMA Total Show offers a fantastic opportunity for us to engage with manufacturers, distributors, and supply chain decision-makers across a wide range of industries. DACHSER UK will present its service portfolio at stand F52.
DACHSER Supports Fulfilrr in Enhancing E-Commerce Fulfilment and Supply Chain Operations
DACHSER UK has partnered with Fulfilrr, a UK-based third-party logistics (3PL) and e-commerce fulfilment specialist, to strengthen their inbound supply chain and streamline operations ahead of peak trading periods.
Interview with Simon Alexander: Bringing over 25 Years of Logistics Experience to a New Challenge
Simon Alexander recently joined DACHSER UK as Business Development Manager for Contract Logistics. In this interview, he shares insights into his career, his reasons for joining DACHSER, and his vision for the future of the logistics industry.
DACHSER names new management for European Logistics Germany and European Logistics North Central Europe
DACHSER has named Claus Wetzel (44) as the new head of its European Logistics Germany business unit, effective January 1, 2026. He succeeds Andreas Fritsch (63), who has overseen DACHSER’s transport and storage business for industrial and consumer goods in Germany since January 1, 2023.
The European Logistics North Central Europe business unit will be headed by Florian Zehetleitner (46) as of January 1, 2026. He succeeds Wolfgang Reinel (62), who has been responsible for the business unit since 2014.
DACHSER grows through acquisitions
Global logistics provider DACHSER grew significantly in 2024, with sales growth of 13 percent lifting revenue above the 8 billion mark to EUR 8.027 billion. The family-owned company also recorded significant year-over-year increases in other key figures such as headcount (+3,300), locations (+56), and pallet spaces in its warehouses (+720,000).
DACHSER launches ‘Smart Landbridge Connect’ to speed Irish exports to Europe
By utilising the UK landbridge, enhanced flexibility, faster transit times, and more frequent departures are ensured compared to the ferry route option for Irish export traffic destined for the European market. This makes DACHSER Ireland the first major logistics provider to revert to the Pre-Brexit European service.
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.
MAUT Rates
German MAUT including any country that transits through Germany – rate with effect from 1st January is 3.5%
Austrian MAUT including any country that transits through Austria – rate with effect from 1st January is 1.65%
Czech Republic MAUT including any country that transits through Czech Republic –rate with effect from 1st January is 1.5%
Hungarian MAUT including any country that transits through Hungary – rate with effect from 1st January is 1.75%
Danish MAUT including any country that transits through Denmark– new rate with effect from 1st January is 1.5%
Polish MAUT including any country that transits through Poland – new rate with effect from 1st January is 1.6%
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