Dachser is born in Iberia as a giant in land transport and logistics

History of gradual integration

Azkar changes its brand and thus concludes its integration with the German multinational Dachser that began in 2013. The company will operate in Iberia under the names of Dachser Spain and Dachser Portugal.

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The company of Spanish origin azkar and the multinational group dachser have announced, within the framework of the Munich International Transport Logistics Fair, the brand change and the culmination of the integration that both companies began in 2013.

 

In this way, the logistics and land transportation company will operate in Iberia under the names of Dachser Spain and Dachser Portugal and will consolidate your image within the family dachser. Under the same brand, Dachser in Iberia reinforces its international focus and its network in European markets, accompanying its partners in their logistics and transportation needs at a global level.

 

During the announcement, Juan Quintana, Managing Director Dachser Iberia has expressed that “the similarity in origin and values ​​of the two companies has helped their union, now under a stronger identity. Still, both in Dachser Portugal , the Dachser Spain We will maintain our own essence, our services and processes. In short, we became part of a global brand but with a deep knowledge of the local market.”

 

Dachser Spain and Dachser Portugal strengthen their leadership in the Iberian market and become an essential piece in the German group's strategy, by combining the capillarity of its transport network in the Iberian Peninsula and its proximity to the economic fabric, to the multinational corporate model of dachser.

 

In 2016, Dachser in Iberia reached 741 million euros in business volume between the division dedicated to land transport, Dachser European Logistics, represented until now by azkar, and the maritime and air transport unit, already present in Iberia through Dachser Spain Air & Sea Logistics and Dachser Portugal Air & Sea Logistics. In that same year, the division Dachser European Logistics made 20,5 million shipments in total, weighing approximately 3 million tons, while offering its customers Spain and Portugal a storage area of ​​424.000 m², with 362.000 pallet spaces.

 

 

In 2016, Dachser reached 741 million euros in business volume in Iberia, between the divisions dedicated to land, air and maritime transport with a presence in both countries.

 

 

 

The process experienced by both companies began in December 2012 with the announcement of the acquisition of azkar and has developed progressively over these three years. As has been pointed out Bernhard Simon, CEO of DachserDuring the press conference, he stated, “Our companies were a perfect fit from the start. We share the same values, the same corporate culture, and an entrepreneurial vision. This foundation has allowed us to carry out the integration relatively quickly and smoothly. At the same time, since the acquisition, in the Iberian Peninsula "We have grown significantly year after year."

 

The data confirms these words since between 2013 and 2016, the until now azkar, has increased its connections with up to a total of 130 Europe currently. Likewise, the number of shipments to and from Europe and the rest of the world has grown by 40% during this same period. This clear international focus is part of a joint strategy with clients, protagonists in every decision and change of the company. This collaboration has been reflected in the weight of exports today, which represent 20% of the company's total turnover in Spain and Portugal. Not only has this cooperation allowed the increase in the business volume of azkar in recent years, but has also promoted the development of new solutions adapted to the Iberian and European market: Contract Logistics, Cargoplus (FTL/LTL services), DACHSER Chem-Logistics and DACHSER DIY-Logistics.

 

The same company, the same identity

 

In terms of image, the integration process enters its final phase, with the replacement of the name and colors of azkar by those of dachser, both in uniforms, vehicles, buildings, etc. John Quintana has confirmed during the announcement that "it is logical that we should also be fully Dachser in our corporate identity. In this sense, five branches (Barcelona, ​​Bilbao, Malaga, Porto and Valencia) have already replaced the corporate image with that of dachser. Of the approximately 2.000 delivery trucks, more than 80% already display the Dachser image today.”

 

Bernhard Simon He added, “Together, we are Dachser, and together we are stronger and go further. This brings advantages only to employees and, above all, to customers, who now clearly identify us under a single name. That's why, when we expand the network, we invest equally in jobs, expanding facilities, and integrating systems and processes. In fact, the company plans to invest €177 million in these improvements by 2017, as well as in the future digital challenges we will face together. In short, today we open a new chapter in our shared success story in the Iberian Peninsula.”