Relaxation in Europe: Update of the current loading restrictions

Brexit update: the importance of a customs power of attorney

Although COVID-19 is influencing the Brexit negotiations, as of today negotiations between the EU and the UK are again being conducted via video conference. Three rounds of negotiations, each lasting one week in April, May and June, are planned to advance the details of a trade agreement. So far, the end of the transition phase for the Brexit is December 31, 2020, and DACHSER continues to prepare for this date.

A number of important points need to be taken into account when preparing for the Brexit, for example a customs power of attorney from the relevant recipients is essential for handling shipments to and from the UK. We therefore ask our customers to continue to advise their consignees to provide us with the necessary customs power of attorney.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your contact at the relevant DACHSER branch.

Logistics in the time of the coronavirus: supply chains under stress

Worldwide flows of goods have taken a massive hit from the coronavirus in a way never seen before. The full repercussions are not yet foreseeable, but for Dachser, one thing is already certain: when plans can no longer be made, there is particular value in robust logistics networks.

Consequences of adverse weather conditions in Spain

Storm Filomena has affected Spain in recent days and especially the Community of Madrid, we would like to give you some information about the restrictions on logistics.

Road Transport:

• Difficulties in distribution activities throughout the week, mainly throughout Madrid
• Restrictions on access to industrial estates due to accumulation of snow and vehicles
• Difficulties in collections, deliveries and shipments to other delegations. Journeys to and from Madrid may suffer significant delays
• Traffic restrictions for heavy vehicles (partially open on some roads)
• Temporary reduction of long-distance routes between delegations

Air Transport

• MAD airport starts operating slowly but suffers long delays due to cancelled flights
• Handling personnel are severely restricted and therefore air cargo operations start to run very slowly
• Customs operations are giving priority to express shipments
• Road access to and from Madrid suffer significant restrictions

During this week, the alert is still active due to very low temperatures (in some places below -10ºC), so please expect strong restrictions and incidents in all transport and distribution services.

If you have questions, please feel free to speak to your DACHSER representative. We hope that the situation will normalize as soon as possible, and we will keep you informed.

DACHSER Life Science and Healthcare receives GDP certification

The logistics provider has undergone good distribution practice (GDP) audits at its sites in Frankfurt, Madrid, Barcelona, and Mumbai, as well as at the Head Office in Kempten. An independent institute certified that DACHSER complies with the specifications relating to safe and secure transport chains in the pharmaceutical sector.