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DACHSER Asia Pacific Management Trainee Program Shapes Logistics Leaders of Tomorrow
n the dynamic realm of global business, adept leadership stands as one of the key factors to success. Understanding the importance of seasoned leaders, DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics Asia Pacific (ASL APAC) rolled out Asia Pacific Management Trainee program in 2017. The initiative aims to nurture young talent into future architects of the company – individuals are poised to steer DACHSER towards fresh horizons and sustainable growth.
In its sixth year, the DACHSER Asia Pacific Management Trainee program has proven to be a valuable pipeline to hone future leaders. Rooted in DACHSER's six values of entrepreneurship and the courage to innovate, inclusive responsibility, sustainability, loyalty and commitment, integrity and honesty, as well as openness and respect, the program is designed to empower young talent with the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to excel in the logistics industry.
Well-structured program building excellence
The initiative offers a structured curriculum that combines training, hands-on experience, and exposure to various departments within the Asia Pacific organization. This ensures trainees acquire a well-rounded understanding of air and sea logistics operations, business development, supply chain management, tender management and more.
“Building strong leadership and fostering a commitment to excellence are paramount to support our growth journey at DACHSER ASL APAC. The Management Trainee Program emphasizes leadership skills, empowering trainees to be involved in decision making process,” said Roman Mueller, Managing Director of Air & Sea Logistics Asia Pacific. “Through real-world challenges, participants develop the ability to lead with confidence and agility while upholding our unwavering dedication to providing top-notch logistics solutions.”
Besides, the participants are assigned an experienced mentor from DACHSER ASL APAC leadership team. This mentorship fosters a supportive environment for trainees to learn from experienced professionals, receive guidance, and gain insights into the industry's best practices.
Fostering Future Logistics Leaders
A unique feature of the program is its rotation across different locations. Trainees get firsthand exposure to various aspects of the logistics business in local markets. They are also given opportunity to work in DACHSER’s Head Office in Kempten, Germany, providing them a comprehensive understanding of the organization and its operations.
Interaction with professionals and peers from diverse backgrounds enriches their professional networks from a global perspective.
The program fast-tracks career growth by grooming participants for leadership roles within DACHSER. Each of the individuals are provided opportunities to reach their full potential in a supportive work environment.
Pivotal role to shape the future of logistics leadership
The DACHSER Asia Pacific Management Trainee Program stands as a testament to the company's commitment to developing future logistics leaders. By combining in-depth training, cross-functional exposure and mentorship, the program equips participants with the skills and mindset required to thrive in the dynamic logistics sector. As DACHSER continues to shape the future of logistics, its Management Trainee Program serves as a cornerstone for nurturing the next generation of visionary leaders who will drive the company and the industry forward.
Elevating Career in Logistics
Some earliest management trainees have already taken significant roles after two years of comprehensive training equipped with profound industry know-how. The company has recently welcomed new graduates and fresh management trainees to the Asia Pacific regional office in Hong Kong.
Click here to apply: https://apac.dachser-career.com/221080054-management-trainee-asia-pacific
COVID-19 update: Impact on DACHSER’s operations in India
Due to the outbreak of second wave of Coronavirus, we would like to give you an update about the impact on DACHSER’s operations in India. The situation as of today, April 28, 2021, is as follow:
DACHSER branches in India
Most branch offices across India are being kept closed as a precautionary measure due to the sudden rise of COVID cases. Our teams are working from home, with only skeletal staff at the offices and hence there are likely to be delays in responses due to the ongoing crisis.
As a consequence of the lockdown, there are some operational impacts for air, sea, customs clearance and domestic trucking.
Air freight
Most countries have barred passenger traffic from India leading to no passenger carrying flights operating on International routes from/to India.
This has created some additional constraint on already stressed space availability situation.
Rates are bound to inch upwards for all sectors.
Transit times too have increased as a consequence of capacity crunch.
Sea freight
Sea freight was already facing the challenges due to the Suez Canal blockage end of March.
Ports and terminals are functioning normally, but vessel schedules are impacted on account of the Suez Canal blockage as well as the sudden rise of COVID cases in India.
Delays, roll overs are expected. Customers are advised to factor in delays of 1-2 weeks while planning their inventories.
Expect more delays in communication or operations due to increasing COVID infections among staff at ports, customs, CFS and shipping lines.
Customs
We do not have any unexpected disruptions in cargo movement in India, nor is any work stoppage expected at present.
Customs clearance activities are functional at the movement.
Customs is working with less manpower, no Customs Brokers is allowed to meet the customs officials, all processes is done faceless and things are moving in slow phase.
At DACHSER, we have undertaken significant measures to ensure our employees’ health and safety, at the same time continue to manage our day-to-day operations with minimal impact to our customers’ supply chains. Our teams are working diligently by all possible means in these testing times to assist and to overcome the challenges being faced.
Please rest assured that we will keep you updated of any changes to the current situation. Should you have any concerns and/or queries, please feel free to contact your local DACHSER representative in the region.
The development of the global ocean freight market showed a further deterioration at the end of 2021. Continuing unreliable schedules, COVID 19-related restrictions and overstretched port staff, do not lead to any relief at congested major ports worldwide. This situation will continue to challenge us for an extended period of time.
To counter this, DACHSER's sea freight teams around the world are working with great flexibility and commitment on finding new alternatives and solutions in close coordination with our customers and shipping partners.
Review 2021
In March 2021, the global shipping misery worsened with the Suez Canal incident of vessel ‘Ever Given’, that has caused hundreds of vessels being stuck for six days at the Suez Canal.
In the further course, pandemic-related disruptions in the global ocean freight market continued to dominate. COVID-19 outbreaks and terminal shut downs of several weeks at the port terminal of Ningbo in August, followed by lockdown situations at port Xiamen and Dalian led to delays of vessel schedules. Resulting in an increasing schedule instability and congested ports on important trade lanes to North Europe and the Transpacific.
The congestion situation at the US-westcoast ports Los Angeles and Long Beach had worsened during the year with tremendous berthing delays due to the transpacific imbalance as well as COVID-19-related staff shortages at the terminals.
The consumer demand grows due to economic recovery and funding programs which lead to an ongoing shortage of capacity and equipment. Huge backlog volumes are stressing supply chains even if consumer demand would get periodically softer.
Trade Lane Update
Europe
Europe - Far East The space availability is improving while the equipment situation is still tense, especially in the inland depots. Carriers Equipment Imbalance Surcharges are still in place.
Europe - South America East & West Coast Depending on the carrier, space is available, but subject to equipment. Yet it is still recommended, to place the bookings 6 weeks in advance. Peak Season Surcharge and Equipment Imbalance Surcharge are still in place.
Europe – Mexico Services into Mexico are being impacted by port omissions on the US East Coast and Gulf. Capacity is tight and with no new or additional services, being added in the near future it is expected to remain.
Europe – Indian Subcontinent Empty equipment situation in North Europe is further stabilizing in the ports; still high demand in the hinterland areas. Space remains available; carriers are trying to counterbalance the equipment stocks in India.
Asia
Port Congestion ASIA · Mainland China Ningbo / Shanghai / Dalian / Qingdao / Xingang / Yantian / Shekou / Nansha, Hong Kong: 7-10 days. Xiamen / Nanjing and PRW: no congestion. · Korea Busan / Incheon: 7-14 days · Indonesia Jakarta / Surabaya / Semarang: 2-3 days · India Subcontinent Chittagong: 1-2 days. All other ports: no congestion · Malaysia 2-3 days · Singapore 2-3 days due port congestion. Transshipment cargoes rolling 7-14 days in Singapore, depending on carrier. · Taiwan Keelung / Kaohsiung / Taichung: 2-3 days · Thailand Bangkok: 5-7 days. Leam Chabang: no congestion · Vietnam Hiphong Export/Import: 4-5 days. Saigon Export: 7-10 days
Far East - Europe The space remains tight and especially the empty equipment shortage remains unchanged very limited for all carriers and all types of container and there is no forthcoming improvement. Schedule recoveries and port omissions in Asia will further decrease space and allocation.
Far East - South America East Coast Constraints in load capacity and equipment are still in place, especially for 40’ Container DRY and 40’ Container HC. Some carriers are willing to accept bookings only for light cargos with 8 tons per TEU. A reduction of cargo backlog is expected during December. There is already some space available on short term, but limited due to previous backlog. Pre-bookings of 4-5 weeks ahead are still necessary.
Indian Subcontinent – Europe Empty equipment situation has not improved further. Space situation is still very tight, therefore it is recommended to place bookings 3-4 weeks in advance. Especially in South East India East equipment and capacity remains tight and the situation is not improving.
Transpacific Eastbound Port congestion in US is main cause of ship turnaround time and impact schedule integrity. Space remain tight but also not getting worse until the end of 2021. Port Authority of Los Angeles / Long Beach introduced Emergency Fee for long standings which will be passed on to cargo owners, but it already has been postponed until December 13, 2021 effective. As an alternative to the equipment shortage for full container shipments, DACHSER is offering its expedited LCL service on the transpacific route. The weekly scheduled direct expedited LCL service brings average dwell time down from 14-25 days to 3-7 days. Please do not hesitate to contact your local DACHSER sales team to get further information about the LCL service.
America
Transatlantic Multiple port omissions and congestions in the US continue to impact schedule integrity. Peak Season Surcharges increases are being announced. Vessel space situation improved slightly. However, early bookings are required and additional space outside allocations are not being granted.
Outlook 2022
Due to the global sulfur regulation, by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which already came into force last year in January, most container ships will have to go into dry dock in 2022 to make technical adjustments that will reduce CO2 emissions. This leads to further limitation in the sea freight market.
However, by the end of 2022, six new MGX vessels are expected to be launched, with a capacity of 21,000 TEU, which will relieve the ocean freight market.
Rates on the main trades are reaching its peak now because of year end and Chinese New Year in February 2022. It is likely that in March rates will decrease a bit but will still remain high.
The carriers are announcing that “their books are full” and due to the fact that only at the end of 2022 new ships will come into service it can be expected that throughout the entire next year rates will stay at a high level and clearly above “before Covid” times.
Container Indexes
Click the button below to read the current development on World Container Index and Shanghai Containerized Freight Index.
If you would like to discuss your transport needs, please feel free to get in touch with your local DACHSER representative to work out the best logistics solution.
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Dachser India and terre des hommes organize panel discussion on the role of CSR
Dachser India’s customers and business partners in Pune attended a lively panel discussion about the topic ”The role of CSR in the conscious corporation” which took place on 11 December, 2019. The event, organized by Dachser India and the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) “terre des hommes”, built an excellent platform for attendants to discuss how a corporation can make a bigger impact on the lives of the marginalized.