Dachser Spain

What Dachser Spain does

Dachser Spain operates the Iberian (Spain and Portugal) operation of DACHSER SE, a German family-owned logistics group founded in 1930 and headquartered in Kempten. The Spain entity, DACHSER SPAIN, S.A., reports €718.7 million in 2025 net revenue across 62 locations and 13.6 million shipments, serving enterprise and mid-market manufacturers and distributors with integrated multimodal freight (road, air, sea, rail) plus contract logistics and customs services. The Madrid Air & Sea Logistics office holds GDP certification for pharmaceutical logistics, and a dedicated Alicante port logistics center (€14M, 51,200 m2) extends Iberian port-adjacent capacity.

The core operating model is a unified network platform combining four divisions: European Logistics (road groupage), Air & Sea Logistics (international freight), Contract Logistics (warehousing and value-added services), and Information Logistics (digital tools). Proprietary technology includes the eLogistics customer portal, ActiveReport tracking, the CargoLink transport-optimization platform, EDI/API integration, and the @ILO digital twin co-developed with Fraunhofer IML (German Logistics Award 2023, ELA Award 2026). Industry-specific sub-brands address Chemical, DIY/Home Improvement, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Fashion, Food, Automotive, and Cosmetics logistics. Technology platforms are core, but the offering is fundamentally freight execution, compliance, and digital visibility rather than AI-native automation.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based freight and logistics service fees (per shipment, per ton, per volume) under annual or multi-year enterprise contracts. GTM combines direct enterprise field sales organized by business unit (EL and ASL), event-driven demand generation (Expoquimia, LogiPharma, ProWein, Advanced Manufacturing Madrid), and self-service via the eLogistics portal. DACHSER Spain is privately held within the family-controlled DACHSER SE group, with Celestino Silva as Managing Director European Logistics Iberia and Javier Villahermosa as Managing Director Air & Sea Logistics Southern Europe.

Name

Dachser Spain

Legal name

DACHSER SPAIN, S.A.

Website

https://dachser.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Dachser Spain operates the Iberian subsidiary of DACHSER SE, providing integrated multimodal freight logistics (road, air, sea, rail) and contract logistics to enterprise and mid-market manufacturers and distributors across Spain and Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Hazmat Warehousing & Segregated Storage (Bonded/Compliance Facilities) (TLAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Contract logistics solutions
• Multimodal transport network
• Supply chain management
• Warehousing and distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight and Logistics Services: DACHSER generates revenue primarily through a combination of transport and logistics service fees. Services include European road transport (groupage and整车), air freight, ocean freight (FCL and LCL), rail services, contract logistics (warehousing and added-value services), customs brokerage, and information logistics. Revenue is earned through per-shipment, per-tonnage, and per-volume pricing, typically contracted on an annual or multi-year basis with major enterprise customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dachser Spain provides integrated freight forwarding and contract logistics services across Spain and Portugal, combining European road groupage transport, air freight, ocean freight (FCL/LCL), rail services, and warehousing under a single networked operating model. The business targets manufacturers and distributors with multimodal supply chain needs, complemented by industry-specific solutions for chemical, life sciences/healthcare, DIY/home improvement, automotive, food, fashion, and cosmetics sectors, plus customs brokerage and digital shipment visibility via the proprietary eLogistics portal.

Product overview

DACHSER operates as a comprehensive global logistics provider offering a unified integrated network combining four core service divisions: European Logistics (road transport), Air & Sea Logistics (international freight), Contract Logistics (warehousing), and Information Logistics (digital services). The platform provides industry-specific solutions for Chemical Logistics, DIY/Home Improvement, Fashion, Food, Automotive, Life Science/Healthcare, and Cosmetics sectors. Digital tools including eLogistics customer portal and ActiveReport tracking complement physical logistics services. The offering follows a network-based model where standardized base services are enhanced with industry-specific specializations and value-added options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DACHSER Chem Logistics: Specialized logistics solution for the chemical industry addressing safety, traceability, dangerous goods management, and supply chain resilience.
• DACHSER DIY Logistics
• DACHSER Emission-Free Delivery
• DACHSER Life Science and Healthcare Logistics
• eLogistics
• Cargoplus
• ActiveReport
• DACHSER Food Logistics
• DACHSER Fashion Logistics
• DACHSER Automotive Logistics
• DACHSER Cosmetics Logistics

Products and services

• DACHSER European Logistics (EL) European road transport and logistics services providing standardized groupage, international road freight, and integrated cross-dock network operations across the continent for shippers requiring continental distribution.
• DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) International air and ocean freight forwarding services offering global cargo transport with integrated customs management and value-added services for seamless door-to-door supply chain solutions, for customers with intercontinental shipping needs.
• DACHSER Contract Logistics Warehousing and fulfillment services including storage, value-added services such as labeling and kitting, and customized logistics solutions for managing customer inventory and distribution operations.
• eLogistics Customer Portal Customer self-service portal providing online freight cost calculation, transport order registration, and real-time shipment tracking and monitoring capabilities across all transport modes, available to DACHSER contract customers.
• DACHSER LCL Ocean Freight Services Less-than-Container-Load ocean freight consolidation services for cost-effective international shipping of smaller cargo volumes.
• DACHSER Rail Services Intermodal rail transport solutions complementing the European road network for long-distance shipments requiring lower-emission alternatives to road haulage.
• Cargoplus International Road Services Specialized additional services for international road transport operations, including dedicated Iberia–Morocco lane and enhanced handling for cross-border road shipments.
• Customs Brokerage Services Comprehensive customs clearance services including Authorized Economic Operator (AEO/OEA) status, providing simplified customs procedures, foreign trade compliance, air freight security, and customs security for import/export flows.
• Quality Control and Transport Security Services Quality management, transport security, and sustainability assurance services applied across DACHSER's logistics operations and customer supply chains.
• DACHSER DIY Logistics Specialized logistics solution for the Home Improvement sector combining standardized transport, warehousing, and deep knowledge of DIY retail specifications across Europe.
• DACHSER Chem Logistics Specialized chemical industry logistics addressing dangerous goods handling, safety compliance, traceability, and supply chain resilience across 35 European countries, for chemical manufacturers and distributors.
• DACHSER Life Science and Healthcare Logistics Pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics with temperature-sensitive product handling, GDP-compliant cold chain, and CEIV Pharma certifications for pharma companies, laboratories, and medical device manufacturers.
• DACHSER Automotive Logistics Automotive sector logistics solution supporting production and distribution networks for vehicle manufacturers and tier suppliers.
• DACHSER Fashion Logistics Fashion and textile industry logistics solution with omnichannel distribution capabilities and retail-ready services for fashion brands and retailers.
• DACHSER Cosmetics Logistics Logistics solution for the cosmetics and beauty industry addressing specific requirements for beauty and personal care product distribution.
• DACHSER Food Logistics Temperature-controlled logistics for food and beverage products, including wine and spirits, providing integrated supply chain solutions from producers to retail.
• DACHSER Emission-Free Delivery Zero-emission urban last-mile delivery service using electric vans, e-cargo bikes, and microhubs to serve city centers without local emissions or noise, active in 25 European cities including Spanish locations Barcelona Sur, Madrid, Málaga, and Oporto.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46.7 million metric tons transported and 86.2 million shipments managed globally in 2025, representing 5.8% and 3.6% year-over-year growth respectively
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Implementa DIYcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2022DACHSER and Implementa DIY signed a collaboration agreement to enhance DACHSER DIY Logistics in the Iberian market. Implementa DIY specializes in outsourced sales force and commercial representation for the DIY, hardware, and building materials retail channel in Spain and Portugal. The partnership adds point-of-sale management, stock control, sales force training, merchandising, and interactive display management to DACHSER's logistics services, creating a unique end-to-end solution from import to retail point of sale.
• veloCARRIERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerveloCARRIER is the e-cargo bike manufacturer and logistics partner that collaborated with DACHSER on the emission-free delivery pilot in Cologne, Germany. veloCARRIER had previously deployed e-cargo bikes with DACHSER in Freiburg, Stuttgart, and Tübingen. The partnership enables DACHSER's last-mile delivery in urban centers using cargo bikes with up to 250 kg payload.
• Fraunhofer IMLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDACHSER and Fraunhofer IML jointly developed the @ILO digital twin technology, which was awarded the German Logistics Award (2023) by BVL and the European Logistics Association (ELA) Award (2026). Fraunhofer IML is Germany's leading research institute for applied logistics research.
• Daimler Trucks (Mercedes-Benz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDACHSER is the first company globally to deploy the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 liquid hydrogen truck, receiving the first units from Daimler Trucks. Three hydrogen truck tractors will be deployed at DACHSER's Karlsruhe logistics center for long-distance transport, demonstrating range and flexibility advantages of hydrogen technology for heavy-duty logistics.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Geodis: French global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and distribution with significant Iberian operations. Competes directly with DACHSER in European road and global supply chain solutions.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-owned forwarder with strong European road network, air/sea forwarding, and industry-specific solutions (Automotive, Healthcare, Fashion). Comparable in ownership structure and mid-size forwarder positioning to DACHSER.
• DSV: Danish global transport and logistics company that became one of the world's largest forwarders after the Panalpina and DB Schenker acquisitions. Directly competes with DACHSER across all four service divisions.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's freight forwarding division competes head-to-head with DACHSER in European road groupage, air/sea forwarding, and supply chain solutions, with comparable GDP/Pharma-certified capabilities and dense Iberian presence.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with end-to-end contract logistics, air/sea forwarding, and ground transport. CMA CGM-owned, competes with DACHSER Contract Logistics and Air & Sea divisions, particularly in Iberia and pharma verticals.
• DB Schenker (now DSV): DB Schenker was Europe's #3 forwarder with deep road, rail, and air-sea capabilities before its acquisition by DSV in 2024–2025. DSV now operates an integrated land/sea/air forwarding business directly comparable to DACHSER's four-division model across Iberia and Europe.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global #1 freight forwarder by sea and air freight, with strong European road and contract-logistics capabilities. Directly competes with DACHSER across multimodal forwarding, customs brokerage, and industry verticals such as pharma and chemicals.

Regional players

• TIPSA: Spain's leading parcel/express delivery network focused on national B2B and B2C distribution. Regional competitor in Iberian last-mile and national road services where DACHSER Spain's contract-logistics and groupage services overlap.

Broad incumbents

• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: US-based integrator's forwarding and contract-logistics division offering multimodal freight, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions in Iberia. Broader portfolio than DACHSER but comparable Air & Sea capabilities.
• XPO / GXO Logistics: Large contract-logistics specialists with European warehousing operations. Overlap with DACHSER Contract Logistics in Iberian distribution centers but no comparable road groupage or forwarding depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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