Exploring Our Comprehensive European Road Freight Network: The Power of Collaboration

Ziegler’s approach to European freight forwarding is built on a foundation of strategic partnerships and collaboration. Our network spans 16 countries on the continent, encompassing both Ziegler-owned locations and trusted third-party freight forwarders. This extensive coverage ensures that your goods can reach virtually any corner of Europe efficiently and reliably. Beyond the shores of the UK, our scope is abundant:

Austria
External: Guntramsdorf, Wallern

Belgium
External: Gent
Ziegler: Aalst, Antwerp, Brusselles, Charleroi, Menen-Rekkem, Gent, Liege, Welkenraedt, Zaventem, Zeebrugge

Czech Republic
External: Prague

Denmark
External: Hvidovre

France
External: Roncq, Strasbourg, Paris, Lyon
Ziegler: Angers, Annecy, Aurillac, Avignon, Bapaume, Bayeux, Bayonne, Besanon, Bordeaux, Bressuire, Cherreprs Du Mans, Cholet, Clermont Ferrand, Colmar, Dijon, Epinal, Grenoble, Lachevroliere, Laval, Le Havre, Lens, Les Herbiers, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Metz, Montmarault, Mulhouse, Nantes, Narbonne, Nimes, Orlans, Paris, Pau, Poitiers, Rennes, Rouen, Saint Etienne, Sedan, St Brieuc Tremuson, St Louis, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Tours, Troyes, Valence, Vannes

Germany
External: Echweiler, Dusseldorf, Villingen, Nurnberg, Hamburg, Hannover, Osnabruck, Stuttgart
Ziegler: Aachen, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Koblenz, Nurnberg, Stuttgart

Greece
External: Athens
Ziegler: Athens, Thessaloniki

Hungary
External: Vecses

Ireland
Ziegler: Dublin, Knocktopher

Italy
External: Pordenone, Vicenza, Milan, Ancona, Milan, Bologna, Turin, Prato, San Salvo

Luxembourg
External: Dudelange

Netherlands
External: Rotterdam
Ziegler: Rozenburg, Rotterdam, Venlo

Poland
External: Lodz
Ziegler: Grabica, Poznan

Portugal
External: Porto, Lisbon

Spain
External: Barcelona, Irun, Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, Alicante, Vigo, Zaragoza

Switzerland
External: Pratteln
Ziegler: Basel, Dietikon, Dornach, Geneva, Pratteln, St Gallen, Zurich

Turkey
External: Istanbul 

At the heart of Ziegler’s success is our commitment to collaboration. We’ve cultivated strong relationships with leading freight forwarders across Europe, allowing us to offer a service that combines local expertise with global reach. A big acknowledgment goes to these partnerships who form the backbone of our European network, enabling us to provide seamless, efficient, and reliable service across the continent:

Transdanubia, Bardino GmbH, Lagermax, Cargo 2000, Dimotrans Group, Schmidt-Gevelsberg, BachleG mbH, Spedicam GmbH, Hauschildt GmbH, Navis AG, Heinrich Koch, ERKA Internationale, Winner GmbH, Ghabze Europe Ltd, Assisped, Bertin SRL, Zust Ambrosetti S.p.A, Italmondo S.p.A, Italsempione S.p.A, Cinquina, Sobolux S.A, DMC – Logistics, Transnatur, Objektif

Why Our Collaborative Network Benefits You

While some may assume that freight transportation suppliers with complete internal operations would be the better choice, Ziegler’s collaborative network offers unique advantages:

1. Unparalleled Local Expertise: Our partners are experts in their local markets, providing invaluable insights into regional regulations, customs procedures, and business practices. This local knowledge helps navigate potential challenges and ensures smooth operations. 
2. Flexibility and Scalability: Our network allows us to quickly adapt to changing market conditions and client needs. We can scale operations up or down in different regions without the constraints of fixed assets. 
3. Cost-Efficiency: By leveraging our partners’ existing infrastructure, we can offer competitive pricing without compromising on service quality. This approach allows us to optimize costs and pass the savings on to our clients.
4. Wider Geographic Coverage: Our collaborative network enables us to reach areas that might be challenging for a single company to serve effectively. This extensive coverage opens up new markets and opportunities for our clients. 
5. Innovation and Best Practices: Collaboration fosters innovation. By working with various partners, we’re exposed to diverse approaches and technologies, allowing us to continuously improve our services. 
6. Resilience: A diverse network of partners provides redundancy and alternatives, making our supply chain more resilient to disruptions in specific regions or with particular carriers.
   

Harnessing the Power of Collaboration for Your Success

Ziegler’s European Partner Network exemplifies the benefits of third-party partnerships discussed in our previous article “Unlocking Global Reach: Why Third-Party Partnerships Are the Key to Supply Chain Success”. By combining our expertise with that of trusted local partners, we’ve created a freight forwarding solution that offers the best of both worlds: the reliability and consistency of a large, established company, with the flexibility, local knowledge, and personalised service of smaller, specialised operators.

This collaborative approach allows us to provide comprehensive coverage across Europe while maintaining the agility to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you’re looking to expand into new European markets or optimise your existing supply chain, Ziegler’s extensive network is your gateway to efficient, reliable, and flexible freight forwarding across the continent.