DANX

Wednesday 8th March 2023: Time-critical logistics specialist DANX (part of the DANX Carousel Group) is pleased to announce a new joint-venture with Polish logistics specialist, ILS. The strategic partnership will create a strong distribution network in Poland, in response to growing demand for high-quality time-critical and in-night logistics solutions in Eastern Europe.

As the sixth largest economy in Europe (by GDP), DANX’s joint venture in Poland will support the DANX Carousel group in realising its ambition to become the European leader for time critical in-night logistics, dramatically growing its service offering and providing a firm foundation for further expansion across Eastern Europe. Both ILS and DANX have extensive experience in aftermarket and spare parts logistics, and this partnership brings together each of their strengths. It is anticipated that the joint venture will be operational by Spring 2023.

About ILS

ILS moves more than 15 million shipments per year and has an extensive  distribution and warehousing network across Poland. With three logistics centres and more than 220, 000 sqm of warehouse space, DANX clients will benefit from ILS’ high-quality services in additional geographies without the need to seek alternative suppliers. This includes ILS’s comprehensive distribution networks and a dense nationwide network of PUDOs, as well as access to ten terminals – three main terminals and seven local ones. Clients will also benefit from ILS’s in-depth knowledge within the Polish market.

ILS’s physical infrastructure will also be complemented by DANX’s existing technology and market-leading processes, offering clients an enhanced user-experience and a seamless, completely end-to-end service.

Commenting on the announcement, Managing Director at DANX Denmark & Poland, Lars Bo Larsen, states: “With the recent growth in the Polish economy , we recognise the importance of responding quickly to changes in the market.  ILS is a national logistics powerhouse in Poland, offering not just a huge physical presence but also in-depth knowledge and vast expertise unmatched in this region. With demand for in-night and time-critical logistics at an all-time high, this partnership combines the very best expertise, dynamic solutions, and a strong network, to ensure our clients can be supported in line with this dramatic market growth.

“This joint venture will also provide extensive support to our wider, ambitious growth plans. For instance, it provides the perfect foundation for advancing sector specialisms – such as Materials Handling and Technology/IT – which can both benefit from our vast PUDO network. Ultimately, it’s a great collaboration and we’re looking forward to getting started.”

Wojciech Aleksandrowicz, President and Managing Director at ILS, refers to the future cooperation: “We would like to provide DANX customers access to the highest quality services in new geographical locations. This includes ILS comprehensive distribution chain and PUDO dense nationwide network, as well as access to modern logistics centres and midi hubs. Customers will also benefit from ILS extensive knowledge of the Polish market.

“DANX is a reliable partner, a company with great potential, knowledge and a significant software and technology background. The establishment of the joint venture is an opportunity to provide our customers with new services, the demand for which has increased significantly in recent years. In-night delivery will comprehensively strengthen our portfolio of services. We believe that this strategic partnership will provide extraordinary opportunities and growth possibilities for both parties,” adds Wojciech Aleksandrowicz.

The joint venture will be established as a 50/50 ownership and the set-up will have a local front and a central infrastructure where the company infrastructure will be delivered by both DANX and ILS.

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About Carousel Logistics

Carousel is a pan-European Critical Service Logistics specialist, that delivers high-value parts and products for Performance and Life-Critical industries, without compromise.

We provide end-to-end solutions for aftermarket, spare parts, returns management and medical logistics, where precision, business continuity and customer promise are essential.

We offer an extensive range of services including first and final-mile delivery options; field engineer and dealer services; an extensive air and road network, returns management solutions, client warehousing and customs brokerage services.

 

About ILS Sp. Z.o.o.

ILS is an entity which is a part of the Inter Cars Capital Group.

The company is responsible for providing comprehensive logistics services related to storage and handling of goods for the companies of the Capital Group and third parties.

ILS opened the European Logistics and Development Centre in Zakroczym in 2017.

The investment site with an area of 24 hectares, more than 64,000 m2 of total storage space and a 13 km-long conveyor system compose the only such warehouse in the spare parts distribution industry in Europe.

The second, now even larger, regional warehouse in Sosnowiec, which serves Inter Cars Capital Group companies in countries south of Poland, was enlarged to a total area of 76,000 m2 in 2022.

The total combined area of the logistics centres in Poland is over 220k m2, compared with 110 thousand m2 in other European countries.

The services offered by ILS include primarily warehousing, domestic transport, international transport, sea and intermodal freight forwarding.

The company runs its business activities using modern warehouses, qualified personnel, specialised equipment and advanced IT technologies.

ILS is a logistics operator that specialises in comprehensive logistics services. It primarily provides services for the “automotive” segment and implements solutions for customers in other industries, including the chemical industry and FMCG.

 

Inter Cars Group is a leading distributor of spare parts for passenger cars and trucks on Polish market.

In addition, it has gradually been developing its activity in over 20 countries across Europe, ranking first in the Central and Eastern part of the continent, second on the entire continent and eighth globally.

Inter Cars Group offers over two million spare parts for passenger cars and trucks, parts for motorcycles, farming and industrial machines as well as accessories for drivers.