DACHSER expands into Northern Ireland
By Hendrik Durst I 4 minute read
23/01/2026
DACHSER is expanding its footprint in Northern Ireland with the opening of a new location in Belfast. Nathan Gavin, a seasoned logistics manager, has been appointed to lead the new branch.
With a strong presence across Great Britain and Ireland, DACHSER’s expansion ensures that shippers in Northern Ireland gain direct access to the company’s market-leading European network. Customers benefit from daily departures, fast transit times, and consistently high service levels across the UK, Irish, and European markets.
Effective January 1, Nathan Gavin has assumed leadership of the Belfast branch. He brings a wealth of experience in logistics and transport, having previously served as branch manager for DB Schenker in Belfast.
Opening an office in Belfast underlines DACHSER’s commitment to growth.
An important economic region
Announcing the appointment, Mark Rollinson, Regional Managing Director UK & Ireland, commented: “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.”
My focus will be on business development, people leadership, and operational excellence.
Nathan Gavin expressed his enthusiasm for the new role: “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.”
