Dachser offers customers direct line to Milan

The direct line between the UK and Milan in Northern Italy follows its implementation of a new smart border connect solution last month, which it said had created significant demand for more direct European export connections.

“Dachser has always had daily services to all European markets from the UK via our three Eurohubs and we are now excited to introduce this additional daily direct service to Italy, which will service both British and Irish exporters,” said Mark Cosgrove, regional sales and commercial manager for the UK & Ireland.

“Our recently launched smart border connect solution has proven to be very successful in delivering pre-Brexit transit times through our quality market leading European groupage network.

“This new daily direct service to Milan will reduce terminal handling and also improve our transit times, benefiting our valued customers.”

Earlier this year, a new company Dachser & Fercam Italia was created following the 80% acquisition of Fercam’s shares in its groupage and contract logistics divisions by Dachser.

Andy Wolstenholme, operations manager at Dachser Rochdale, added: “The launch of this direct daily service to Milan is a testament to the strong partnership and rich heritage between ourselves and Dachser & Fercam Italia, now a confirmed member of the Dachser family.”