This week on the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski sits down with David Nothacker, Co-Founder & CEO of Sennder, the leading digital freight-forwarder platform in Europe. Sennder recently made a game-changing deal and signed an agreement to acquire C.H. Robinson’s European Surface Transportation operations. With this move, their combined business is estimated to hit 1.4bn euros in revenue, unite 1,700 employees and make sennder a top 5 FTL player in Europe by the end of next year. The company has also secured significant support from prominent investors, having raised more than $350 million to date.

In this episode, Marcin and David talk about Sennder's remarkable growth from a small startup to a major player in the logistics industry, including recent acquisitions and the challenges of integrating new businesses. David shares insights on the importance of technology in logistics, the need for trust in traditional industries, and the impact of sustainability on transportation. He also reflects on leadership lessons learned during hyper-growth and offers personal insights into his approach to efficiency and discipline.

Takeaways

1.Sennder's journey to 1.4 billion euros in revenue is a testament to resilience and adaptability.

2.The logistics industry is on the brink of transformation due to technology and changing market dynamics.

3.Technology adoption in logistics is crucial for efficiency and sustainability, despite industry resistance.

4.Building trust with traditional freight carriers is essential for successful digital transformation.

5.Reducing empty kilometers in logistics significantly impacts CO2 emissions and overall efficiency.

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