Results
Exchange Rate
The £/Euro exchange rate as at 31st March at 1700 hrs was 1.16767 EUR to the Pound.
Fuel price
The average fuel price according to the RHA survey for March was 116.69 pence per litre.
DACHSER at the Retail, Supply Chain & Logistics Expo 2024
DACHSER recently exhibited at the Retail, Supply Chain & Logistics Expo at ExCeL London. The trade fair, which ran from February 27th to 28th, focused on innovative integrated solutions across the ever-evolving global supply chain.
Celebrating Achievement: BIFA 'Apprentice of the Year' nomination
In the fast-paced world of logistics, recognising and celebrating exceptional talent is crucial to the success of any organisation. At DACHSER, we take pride in acknowledging the dedication and hard work of our team members.
DACHSER platform is honored with the Annual Multimedia Award
The DACHSER platform receives the prestigious Annual Multimedia Award in silver in the Digital Services category: Apps, Tools & Voice User Interfaces etc. The award confirms that the digital customer platform meets and in some cases exceeds all basic requirements in terms of user-friendliness, design and stability. With this award, the DACHSER platform also receives external recognition that it meets DACHSER's strict security and quality standards.
DACHSER receives eLearning Award for Blue Box
The DACHSER Blue Box, a new learning environment specifically for warehouse employees, has won the eLearning AWARD. For the jury of the Institute for In-company Training IFBB and the eLearning Journal, the easy access to the eLearning offer and the positive influence on the learning culture were particularly decisive for the evaluation.
DACHSER Ireland creates 6000 hazardous pallet spaces at head office facilities in Dublin
In response to the evolving landscape of the post-Brexit chemical industry, DACHSER Ireland has successfully completed the first phase of its chemical storage project at its Rathcoole headquarters in Dublin.
Roman Müller to lead DACHSER's Asian business
Since January 1, Roman Müller has succeeded Edoardo Podestà as Managing Director DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) Asia Pacific, who has retired from active professional life after more than 20 years with DACHSER.
Lighting up the future – DACHSER UK assist with solar farm project
DACHSER UK recently played a significant role in the logistics of a widespread solar farm project, seamlessly coordinating across various divisions such as ASL, customs clearance, warehousing, and final mile deliveries.
The project, spanning two locations with the first site near Reading and the second in Leamington Spa, involved a substantial cargo volume of 164 x 40FT HC containers originating from Xingang, China. The Cargo Plus Customs Team (CPCT) in Dartford undertook a key responsibility in swiftly and efficiently clearing the cargo.
DACHSER tests emission-free refrigerated truck trailers
The first four battery-electric refrigerated truck trailers have been put into test operation into the DACHSER network in Erlensee, Hamburg and Langenau. The aim is to gain important experience with the still evolving technology of the eTrailers from the manufacturer Krone in everyday logistics.
MAUT Rates
German MAUT including any country that transits through Germany – new rate with effect from 1st December is 3.5%
Austrian MAUT including any country that transits through Austria – new rate with effect from 1st December is 1.65%
Czech Republic MAUT including any country that transits through Czech Republic – new rate with effect from 1st December is 1.5%
Hungarian MAUT including any country that transits through Hungary – new rate with effect from 1st December is 1.75%
EU Commission: DACHSER may take over FERCAM business
A milestone has been reached: The EU Commission has approved DACHSER's acquisition of 80 percent of FERCAM's groupage and contract logistics business in Italy.
Small and big successes: Annual report on partnership with terre des hommes
Improving the living conditions and educational opportunities of disadvantaged children and young people - DACHSER has been supporting the children's charity terre des hommes with this overarching goal since 2005. The 2022 Annual Report provides an overview of the worldwide projects and their concrete successes.
Increase of the truck toll rates in Germany as of December 1, 2023
The German federal government is planning to further increase the truck toll on December 1, 2023. Trucks with a gross vehicle weight of more than 7.5 tons are affected. The amount of the surcharge depends on the vehicle characteristics of the respective vehicle subject to the toll.
DACHSER puts first electric trucks into operation in the Netherlands
DACHSER Netherlands is putting its first e-trucks into operation – an important step on the road to zero-emission deliveries in the future "Zero Emissions Zones" for urban logistics (ZES zones) in the Netherlands, which will be introduced there on January 1, 2025.DACHSER announces coordinated solution to automotive component supply challenge
Dachser Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) teams in the UK and Germany collaborate to provide a major automotive supplier in China with a bespoke LCL (Less than Container Load) service from UK suppliers, shortening transit times by up to two weeks.