Stefan Behrendt (47) took over responsibility for Dachser Food Logistics on January 1, 2025. He succeeds COO Road Logistics Alexander Tonn, who had also held the position of Managing Director Food Logistics since January 1, 2024. Stefan Behrendt joined Dachser in 2015, initially as head of the Niederrhein logistics center in Neuss, where he successfully expanded the food transport and storage business. While still under outgoing Managing Director Alfred Miller, he moved to Dachser’s Head … [Read more...] about Stefan Behrendt heads Dachser Food Logistics
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Dachser names Thomas Hiemer as new Chief Financial Officer
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. Hiemer has been working in the finance department at Dachser for twelve years. During this time, the 41-year-old has proven himself to be a high-profile manager with expertise … [Read more...] about Dachser names Thomas Hiemer as new Chief Financial Officer
Dachser breaks ground for a new logistics facility in Unna
Dachser is building a new logistics facility in Unna, east of Dortmund. It is investing some EUR 44 million in building a warehouse with space for 22,000 pallets, a transit terminal with more than 9,000 m2of floor space, and an office building. The new site in Umma will go into operation in the fourth quarter of 2025 with around 120 employees. In the medium term, 290 people will work there. The symbolic groundbreaking ceremony took place on October 28. Among those present were Dirk Wigant, … [Read more...] about Dachser breaks ground for a new logistics facility in Unna
Dachser completes acquisition of Brummer
The German-Austrian Brummer Group is now wholly owned by Dachser and has become a part of Dachser’s European network for the transport and storage of temperature-controlled food. This marks the beginning of Brummer’s full integration into the Dachser network. Customers will benefit from uniform quality standards. In April, to expand its own European food logistics network to cover Austria and neighbouring countries, Dachser announced its intention to acquire Brummer, one of Central Europe’s … [Read more...] about Dachser completes acquisition of Brummer
Dachser obtains TISAX® information security label
Following intensive preparation, Dachser has obtained TISAX® Level 2 certification. This internationally recognized standard for information security and data protection in the automotive industry is becoming increasingly important in protecting automotive supply chains against cyberattacks. TISAX stands for Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange. Dachser has held ISO 27001 certification for more than a decade and has repeatedly demonstrated conformity with Section 8a of Germany’s … [Read more...] about Dachser obtains TISAX® information security label
Dachser talks about capacity, Asia Pacific and what’s ahead
This year freight forwarder Dachser is relying on its air freight network to offer capacity on key cargo routes between Europe, Asia and the US, as travel curbs and safety measures continue to affect the flow of shipments across the globe. In this interview, Endy Chan, head of air freight air & sea logistics for Asia Pacific at Dachser shares his insights on current trends amidst the industry wide space capacity shortage. Can you tell us more about Dachser’s air freight network in Asia … [Read more...] about Dachser talks about capacity, Asia Pacific and what’s ahead
