Credit: Dachser
Logistics service provider Dachser has announced that its Luxembourg branch is celebrating its tenth anniversary; the branch opened its doors in Grevenmacher on 7 February 2011.
Dachser Luxembourg Sàrl is located in Grevenmacher, between Trier (Germany) and Luxembourg City. Due to this geographical location, the branch is directly linked to Dachser’s Eurohubs in Überherrn, Saarland (Germany).
Over the past ten years, the branch has experienced steady growth. At its opening, Dachser Grevenmacher started with eighteen employees in a 2,700 m² transit terminal and 600 m² office space. Today, the branch has expanded to 4,600 m² and 52 employees. In 2019, the Luxembourg Dachser branch generated an annual revenue of €15 million. That same year, the logistics service provider handled 214,300 shipments weighing 74,700 metric tonnes.
Initially, Grevenmacher was connected to the global network as a satellite location of Dachser in Überherrn in Germany. In 2013, Aat van der Meer, Managing Director Dachser Benelux, was appointed Country Manager for Dachser Luxembourg, whereby he brought the entire Benelux under his management. From that point on, Dachser Grevenmacher became a fully independent branch within Dachser Benelux.
Mr Van de Meer commented: "Luxembourg is a strategically important location for the Benelux countries. With the decision to put the Benelux under one management, we represent the three countries as one. [...] Luxembourg is also very international in terms of language, the Benelux umbrella has therefore also contributed to the very positive development of the European business through its multilingualism".
In 2016, Janine Weber was appointed branch manager of Dachser Luxembourg. Ms Weber emphasised the importance she attaches to communication: "Our management style is characterised by commitment, openness and transparency. For me it is very important to be constantly in contact and exchanging information with all employees in our branch, whether in the office or in the warehouse".
Aat van der Meer looked back on the past years with satisfaction, stating: "In recent years, the team in Luxembourg has shown its logistical expertise and flexibility. Dachser is characterised by the strong bond between the employees, just like a family, and I am very proud of our Dachser family in Grevenmacher. Their skills and commitment have led to the growth and success of the branch".
