DACHSER to establish a joint venture in Japan
DACHSER has signed a joint venture agreement with the Japanese logistics company Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. “DACHSER Japan K.K.” will open its first office in Tokyo at the end of 2023.
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As part of DACHSER’s global network, the Japanese location will offer air and sea transport and will be connected to DACHSER’s close-knit overland transport network in Europe. Yves Larquemin, Managing Director DACHSER South Korea, will be taking on the additional role of leading DACHSER Japan.
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We are delighted to be taking the next step of our development in the Japanese market.
Edoardo Podestà, COO DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics“Customers in Japan and worldwide looking for reliable and resilient door-to-door services will benefit from DACHSER’s logistics expertise, comprehensive global network, and advanced digital information systems,” says Edoardo Podestà, COO DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics.
Sector-specific expertise on a global level
“Japan is the world’s third-largest economy and a key player in the automotive and electronics industries. There is also enormous business potential for pharmaceutical and medical products. The combination of sector-specific expertise and globally connected services means that we can offer our customers logistics that adds value,” says Yves Larquemin, future Managing Director DACHSER Japan and DACHSER South Korea.