'Opening an office in Belfast underlines our commitment to growth': German family-owned logistics firm to launch first Northern Ireland branch
Dachser appoints Nathan Gavin to lead its new Belfast operation and provide Northern Ireland shippers with direct access to its European network
German family-owned logistics firm Dachser is expanding its footprint in Northern Ireland with the opening of a new location in Belfast, further strengthening its UK and Ireland network.
The new branch will be led by Nathan Gavin, a seasoned logistics professional who officially assumes the role on January 1. Gavin brings extensive industry experience, having previously served as branch manager for DB Schenker in Belfast.
Headquartered in Kempten, Germany, Dachser has a strong presence across Great Britain and Ireland, with established operations in Northampton, Dartford, and Rochdale. The Belfast expansion provides shippers in Northern Ireland with direct access to Dachser’s extensive European road freight network.
Customers will benefit from daily departures, fast transit times, and consistently high service levels across the UK, Irish, and European markets.
Announcing the appointment, Mark Rollinson, regional managing director UK & Ireland, said: “Opening an office in Belfast underlines Dachser’s commitment to growth.
"Our distribution and logistics services for exporters to Europe are well established across Great Britain and Ireland. With Nathan on board, we aim to strengthen our presence in Northern Ireland, an important economic region.”
Nathan added: “My focus will be on business development, people leadership, and operational excellence.
"Dachser is renowned for delivering seamless, high-quality service, and I look forward to leveraging our company-owned European network to support Northern Ireland’s growing export market.”