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DACHSER receives the prestigious “Citizen Development Empowerment Award” from smapOne AG, recognizing the logistics company’s remarkable achievement in fostering a global community of citizen developers. Currently, 1,250 empowered DACHSER employees are actively involved in creating applications, driving digitalization throughout the organization. The community’s ongoing growth plays a crucial role in swiftly and independently digitizing analog processes, with dedicated experts continually enhancing their locally-built solutions.

In a significant development, the agreement between Germany and Mongolia is set to overhaul the framework for road freight transport, streamlining the process for Mongolian and German companies. Previously, special permits were necessary for transportation to and through each country, but under the new terms, logistics firms will be granted licenses directly within their respective nations.

In response to evolving consumer expectations in the retail landscape, logistics provider DACHSER unveils a game-changing product, Targo On-Site Fix, designed to empower customers with the ability to set fixed delivery dates when placing orders. Recognizing the demand for seamless shopping experiences across various channels, from physical stores to online and mobile platforms, DACHSER’s innovative solution strengthens omnichannel sales strategies. This product ensures high-performance supply chains with unparalleled flexibility, catering to the dynamic needs of the modern market.

In a strategic move to fortify the European Food Network (EFN), DACHSER’s Dutch subsidiary for food logistics, Müller Fresh Food Logistics, officially joined as a partner on January 1, 2024. Following DACHSER’s acquisition of Müller in early 2023, a seamless integration process has ensued, culminating in this collaborative milestone. With Müller emerging as a robust partner in the Benelux countries, this development significantly bolsters the expansive food distribution network across Europe. Müller Fresh Food Logistics, now a member of the European Food Network, gains direct access to a high-performance network of reliable partners spanning 34 European countries, ensuring swift, reliable, and high-quality transportation and delivery of both chilled and non-chilled food items continent-wide.

Turkmenistan has initiated the construction of the Mary – Turkmenabat highway as part of the larger Ashgabat – Turkmenabat high-speed road project. The commencement coincided with the completion of the Tejen – Mary section, as reported during Chairman Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s inspection visit to the road construction site in the Mary region.