The Sosnowiec branch of DACHSER, one of Europe’s largest logistics operators, is dynamically developing transport services for clients supplying European DIY retail chains. In 2016 alone, deliveries from this branch to home improvement stores increased by 242% compared to 2015, and by as much as 620% compared to 2014.
Through the DACHSER branch in Sosnowiec, goods from domestic exporters in the DIY sector are distributed to, among others, large-format stores such as Bauhaus, OBI, Hornbach, and Globus in Germany. It is to our western neighbors that the largest share of deliveries to stores in this industry from Sosnowiec is sent, accounting for as much as 38%. Hungary ranks second, receiving 31% of such shipments. An increasing number of transports are also being carried out to Merkury stores operating in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The operator delivers products both directly to stores and to cross-docking platforms and central warehouses of the chains. DACHSER handles the distribution of goods to a total of approximately 18,000 stores located throughout Europe.
– Serving clients in the DIY sector is a very important part of the business, both for the entire company and for the DACHSER branch in Sosnowiec. Thanks to our many years of experience in this area, we know perfectly well how to work with large retail chains. This allows us to offer specialized services that meet the needs of both them and the manufacturers. And it should be remembered that the requirements of entities in this sector are very specific – starting from the fact that deliveries to stores must take place at strictly defined times. However, as an operator recommended by the chains, we have reserved so-called “time windows,” so we do not have to wait in queues for store ramps – says Maciej Slupina, Sales Manager for Southern Poland at DACHSER.
– DIY is a very promising market that is growing year by year. The share of the modern channel, i.e., retail chains, in the total sales generated by the entire sector is also systematically increasing. Therefore, in the coming years, we expect further significant increases in shipment volumes for companies in this industry from Polish DACHSER branches – comments Juliusz Pakuński, Business Development Manager for DACHSER DIY-Logistics in Poland.