In 2012, the Polish DIY Logistics unit achieved a 200% increase in export groupage shipments, taking 3rd place in the ranking of over a dozen European countries where Dachser provides services. Such high interest in the Dachser DIY Logistics service, aimed at suppliers of DIY and home & garden stores, is linked to the expansion of Polish exporters.
Despite economic stagnation in Europe, Polish exports remain in good shape. This is due to the good condition of the German economy, where Polish entrepreneurs send 1/4 of all exports, and the growing popularity of trade with CIS countries, which are also increasingly willing to buy Polish products. The DIY sector, i.e., items sold in building supply stores and DIY shops, is recording good results here.
– Polish suppliers are looking for new sales markets. This is an essential element of their further development – says Juliusz Pakuński, project manager of the Dachser DIY Logistics service in Poland.
The expansion does not only concern countries where the DIY industry is most developed, such as Germany and France, but practically all of Europe.
– Clients are increasingly turning to us with inquiries regarding the handling of markets such as Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, or the countries of the former Yugoslavia – explains Juliusz Pakuński. – They are looking for a logistics partner who will be able to handle them comprehensively in deliveries to DIY chains throughout Europe. Thanks to our knowledge of local markets and their requirements, working with us is an optimal solution for them.
In the internal Dachser ranking regarding export transport results within the DIY Logistics service, the Polish unit took a high 3rd place, behind Denmark and Sweden (counted together) and Austria. The annual increase in the number of shipments handled within the DIY Logistics service in Poland amounted to as much as 200%.
– We achieved such excellent results in export shipments of 1 to 5 pallets thanks to the trust of our clients – emphasizes Juliusz Pakuński. – The global network of connections and the use of solutions in the field of DIY logistics convinced our clients that it is worth working with us – he explains. – Dachser, having been handling the DIY industry for years, knows local markets and the requirements of store chains perfectly. We take great care to keep up with the industry, which is why we are present at the largest industry conferences and trade fairs in Europe. Importantly, we meet more and more representatives of Polish companies at them – he adds.
The Dachser DIY Logistics service consists of delivering shipments to home and garden store chains and providing a range of additional services, including in-store merchandising. The uniqueness of the service lies in the fact that the operator delivers products directly to the shelves, not to the store ramp. As part of Dachser DIY Logistics, the company delivers to 18,000 stores across Europe every day, over 2 million shipments per year. It offers a unique service tailored to the needs of suppliers, based on a large number of branches and a uniform IT system. Currently, the company offers full DIY logistics service (transport to stores within the Dachser network and merchandising) in the following countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary, Austria, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In 2012, Dachser, an international logistics operator, generated a turnover of 4.41 billion euros, employing 21,650 people in 347 branches worldwide. The company delivered 49.8 million shipments with a total weight of 37.46 million tons.