Foremost European groupage network operator introduces a direct daily service from the UK to Italy. Customers benefit from its long-term Italian partner becoming part of the DACHSER network following the recent acquisition of a controlling share of FERCAM’s groupage and contract logistics divisions.
Northampton, Wednesday, 26 June 2024: DACHSER UK is pleased to announce the launch of its new enhanced direct daily service from the UK to Italy. This development further strengthens its position as a quality market-leading groupage network across Europe.
Having started on Monday, 3rd June, this direct line between the UK and Milan in Northern Italy follows the successful implementation of the new Smart Border Connect solution by DACHSER UK last month. This innovation has created significant market demand for even more additional direct European export connections.
The new direct daily service comes a few months after the creation of the new company DACHSER & FERCAM Italia following the 80% acquisition of FERCAM’s shares in their groupage and contract logistics divisions by DACHSER. By enhancing the in-house network, UK exporters can be assured of the continuation of a quality, coordinated service at both origin and destination.
FERCAM has been a proud partner of DACHSER for over twenty years. Already the market leader in Italian export groupage offering customers 40 daily departures to all EU countries, this rich history of collaboration has allowed DACHSER UK to further enhance their service offering to Italy.
“DACHSER has always had daily services to all European markets from the UK via our three Eurohubs and we are now excited to introduce this additional daily direct service to Italy which will service both British and Irish exporters,” said Mark Cosgrove, Regional Sales & Commercial Manager UK & Ireland.
“Our recently launched Smart Border Connect solution has proven to be very successful in delivering pre-Brexit transit times through our quality market leading European groupage network. This new daily direct service to Milan will reduce terminal handling and also improve our transit times, benefiting our valued customers.”
The service will provide immediate connectivity to DACHSER & FERCAM Italia’s extensive Italian network, ensuring seamless and efficient logistics operations across the region. By working closely with our Italian colleagues, DACHSER UK is not only solidifying the partnership but also enhancing its capacity to meet the growing needs of customers.
Andy Wolstenholme, Operations Manager at DACHSER Rochdale, added, “The launch of this direct daily service to Milan is a testament to the strong partnership and rich heritage between ourselves and DACHSER & FERCAM Italia, now a confirmed member of the DACHSER family. Our combined expertise and commitment to innovation enable us to offer ever-evolving solutions, further improving our service offerings and transit times.”
About DACHSER
Dachser, a family-owned company headquartered in Kempten, Germany, provides transport logistics, warehousing, and customized services in two business fields: Dachser Air & Sea Logistics and Dachser Road Logistics. The latter consists of two business lines: Dachser European Logistics and Dachser Food Logistics. Comprehensive contract logistics services and industry-specific solutions round out the company’s range. A seamless shipping network—both in Europe and overseas—and fully integrated IT systems ensure intelligent logistics solutions worldwide.
Thanks to some 34,000 employees at 382 locations all over the globe, Dachser generated consolidated net revenue of approximately EUR 7.1 billion in 2023. The same year, the logistics provider handled a total of 77.4 million shipments weighing 40.0 million metric tons. Country organizations represent Dachser in 43 countries. For more information about Dachser, please visit dachser.com