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Thomas Hiemer is the new Chief Financial Officer at DACHSER
Thomas Hiemer became Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at logistics provider DACHSER on January 1, 2025. As a member of the Executive Board, he is responsible for Finance, Controlling, Tax & Treasury (FCT). Hiemer took over from DACHSER CEO Burkhard Eling, who had also headed this executive unit for the past 18 months.
Chemical logistics is on the move - scenarios and outlook for Germany
The chemical industry is a key industry in Germany. It’s one of the largest sectors of the country’s economy and accounts for a major proportion of its exports. However, it’s also one of the sectors with very high energy requirements. Companies began developing strategies to replace fossil fuels even before the energy transition became necessary. However, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the resulting loss of gas as a “bridge” energy source has increased the pressure to find alternatives that would make the German chemical industry sustainable. A study entitled “Chemical logistics on the move: Scenarios and outlook for Germany,” which was supported by DACHSER Chem Logistics, examines the impact of this development on the demand for chemical logistics.
Contract logistics capacity expanded at DACHSER UK
The new warehouse is located directly next to the logistics company's central domestic and international distribution hub, which operates all UK and European destinations on a daily basis. This provides customers in the UK with an integrated storage, inventory management and Europe-wide distribution.
Back in play
Four years ago, the UK left the European single market, and its trade relationship with the European Union had to be completely redefined. An unprecedented challenge, for which DACHSER has developed its own solution: Smart Border Connect.