Dachser boosts UK presence as near-sourcing starts to take effect

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Above-market growth in UK exports to Europe was one of the key motives behind Dachser’s decision to proceed with a £23m expansion in its key Northampton road freight hub.

UK managing director Mr Lowe said the trigger for the investment was that business had reached “a point of critical mass”.

“We have been gaining market share in the export business out of the UK, and there was no point in investing sales if you haven’t got the capacity to handle the volumes,” ...