Short update on the general situation in the transport sector

Statement on the current situation in regard to the spread of the COVID-19 virus

With this announcement, DACHSER is providing information on action to be taken to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus (also known as the coronavirus) within the DACHSER organization and in regard to the current status of operational activities as well as any possible impacts on our customers’ shipments.

In view of the current situation, specific guidelines for conduct and precautions have been rolled out within the global DACHSER organization. The actions to be taken include the establishment of a central reporting management system, regular assessment of the situation, and definition of additional action according to the situation. The relevant activities were also expanded and intensified on the basis of the existing hygiene management in the various areas (human resources, operational, and process hygiene). 

In addition to these actions taken internally, DACHSER is complying with all current official regulations and taking appropriate precautions. In the event of restrictions applicable to individual locations, action plans are ready to be implemented in order to ensure that our network can continue to operate.

To enable a smooth process, we depend on being able to work together with all parties involved in the supply chains, including cooperation with truck drivers so that they will also be able to comply with increased hygiene regulations. We also fully integrated the drivers into our hygiene management and provided hand disinfectants at all locations.

We are doing everything possible to maintain our customers’ supply chains and prevent delays in shipments. If supply chains are to be affected in any way by checks, controls, flight cancellations, or the like, we will work to find alternative ways to ship the goods. We would also like to point out that the delivery times for consignments could be extended. However, the measures we have taken so far make us feel well equipped to deal with the current situation.To make this possible, it is essential that we maintain close coordination with our customers.

If you have any questions about your freight, please get in touch with your local point of contact at the respective branch of DACHSER.

DACHSER expands contract logistics activities in northern France

The logistics provider has expanded its warehouse capacities at new sites in Arras and Étainhus. The logistics provider is thus responding to the increased demand for transport and warehousing services from its customers in the region.

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.

Latest update: Current loading restrictions in Europe due to Covid-19

In the following you will find the current loading restrictions that apply to Europe (see download). Food transports are excluded from this. This document here will be updated on a regular basis.