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portfolio which includes national and international transportation, international forwarding, logistics, customs services, property development and vehicle repair.

Sustaining growth

Waberer’s mid-term plan is to double its sales revenues by organic growth and through acquisitions. The company aims to achieve organic growth by continuously improving efficiency and by enhancing the exploitation of all markets. To this end, it has been taking over medium-sized transportation companies in countries including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Poland.

The year 2012 was a successful one for Waberer’s, with revenue reaching €377.5 million. At the end of 2012 it upgraded its fleet with the purchase of 700 new trucks and 500 new trailers, and expanded its size by 130 vehicles. Furthermore, the acquisition of internationally successful Hungarian-owned Transport Hungaria Ltd was completed and it purchased the majority share of Szemerey Transport Inc., a homeland market leader in refrigerated freight. Its business plan for the next year will be more ambitious still.

Another priority for the company will be the continued expansion of its fleet capacities. Its main supplier is Volvo, but many vehicles are provided by the two other leading vehicle manufacturers, DAF and MAN. More than 90 per cent of the multifunctional trailers are supplied by Schmitz, whilst the rest are manufactured by Krone and Schwarzmüller.

Reviewing its business on a regular basis and being prepared to make tough decisions have ensured that Waberer’s has not only survived the recession but has actually increased its profits and provided new jobs. Excellent service and an effective communication plan have allowed it to increase prices, whilst other companies have ceased trading or struggled to meet their costs. n

FLEXIBLE LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS

As one of the top three European logistics providers, DSV Road’s continued dedication to operating an efficient, effective and ecologically responsible fleet is keeping the company at the top of its game.

For leading logistics provider DSV Road, the figures speak for themselves. More than 10,000 employees in 34 offices worldwide, over 17,000 modern trucks ready to deliver parcels and products anywhere in the world, and a nearly 36-year history of exceeding customer expectations. It’s no wonder that DSV Road is enjoying strong growth at a time when many companies are struggling in challenging economic circumstances.

A company spokesperson told Industry Europe why he believes this strong performance is continuing: “We offer attractive and flexible logistics solutions that meet the exact needs of our customers wherever they are in the world. As a full-service logistics provider, we are committed to ensuring our service is totally transparent, both in terms of operation, costs and online tracking, making it easier to work with DSV Road than ever before.”

Based in Denmark, DSV Road is a key part of the global DSV Group and accounts for the employment of around 80 per cent of the group’s workforce. The underlying promise of the company is to be better at forwarding business at every step of the way, a promise which is integral to the ongoing training and development of its staff. In July this year (2013) DSV signed an agreement to acquire the entire share capital