DACHSER is a family-owned logistics company founded in 1930 by Thomas Dachser as a one-man haulage operation in Kempten, Germany. It now employs 37,452 people across 427 locations worldwide, combining multinational reach with a long-term, founder-owned perspective and a strategy focused on sustainable growth. The company describes its guiding principle as "Intelligence in Logistics".
Its technical work spans several domains: warehouse automation, digital logistics platforms, shipment visibility and information management, transport network optimisation, and procurement and distribution logistics systems. eLogistics provides digital services for shipment visibility and information management, while contract logistics and warehousing operations carry ongoing investment in warehouse automation.
The underlying business covers European road logistics through an interconnected transport network, global air and sea forwarding, rail services, contract logistics and warehousing, and customs handling. Specialised solutions address the requirements of particular sectors, including food logistics and industry-specific offerings, alongside value-added services tailored to individual customers.
DACHSER serves industrial and consumer goods customers across verticals such as automotive, chemicals, fashion, and life sciences and healthcare. Its operations span Europe and the wider world, with its founding location in Kempten, Germany, remaining central to the business.
