DACHSER: Germany-wide investment in the training and development of its own young talent

“The success of our business is largely based on the people who take on responsibility day in and day out and deliver reliable services to our customers,” says Burkhard Eling, CEO of DACHSER. “That will not change, even in a world marked by increasing digitalization, automation, and the use of artificial intelligence. This makes it all the more important to train young talent and retain them for the long term.

Across all three apprenticeship cohorts, the logistics company currently employs 1,828 apprentices, 136 dual-track students, and nine trainees in Germany. As a result, DACHSER’s training rate in Germany has remained steady at around ten percent for years. Worldwide, approximately 2,400 young people are enrolled in an apprenticeship, a degree program, or a trainee program.

“Even in a world of increasing digitalization, automation, and the use of artificial intelligence, the success of our business is still based on people,” explains Burkhard Eling, CEO of DACHSER. 

At DACHSER’s German locations, apprenticeships for transport and logistics clerks and warehouse specialists were particularly in demand, with 249 and 187 new apprentices, respectively. 122 young people are beginning their training as professional drivers at DACHSER. The training is provided by DACHSER Driver & Truck Fleet GmbH, a subsidiary specializing in drivers and fleets.

Among the dual degree programs, most young professionals are enrolled in “Business Administration – Logistics.” In addition to apprentices and students in other fields, three young professionals joined DACHSER through various trainee programs. 

The number of new hires is thus at a similar level to the previous year: In 2025, 661 apprentices, 22 dual-track students, and eight trainees began their professional careers at DACHSER in Germany. The training rate at DACHSER in Germany remains steady at around ten percent.

Support Is Becoming Increasingly Important

Natachia Antonis, Corporate Director of Human Resources, notes that providing young professionals with close professional and personal guidance on issues related to training, studies, and day-to-day work is more important today than ever before. “New technologies and an increasingly interconnected work environment are placing new demands on young professionals. That’s why we’re strengthening the support we provide to our young professionals across Germany through specialized HR contacts who focus exclusively on training and the needs of those starting their careers. This allows us to better support young people on their journey at DACHSER and foster their long-term development.”

“We are strengthening the support we provide to our young talent across Germany through specialized HR contacts who are dedicated exclusively to the training and needs of new professionals,” said Natachia Antonis, Corporate Director of Human Resources. 

From the class of 2025, DACHSER in Germany hired 263 apprentices and 16 dual-track students. Experience from recent years shows that many former apprentices, dual-track students, and trainees continue to advance their careers within the company. “DACHSER offers them a wide range of development opportunities—from technical specialization and international experience to taking on technical and leadership responsibilities early on,” said Antonis.

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