Celebrating a milestone moment: Detlev Duve celebrates 30 years with DACHSER South Africa!
Today, we honour Managing Director Detlev Duve as he marks his 30th work anniversary with DACHSER South Africa—a remarkable journey of passion, dedication, and growth. As we look back on Detlev Duve's 30 years with the company, it's clear that his journey is one of stong relationships, excellent achievement and unwavering commitment to values that truly matter, overcoming challenges to build a solutions-focused, experienced team with deep understanding of the markets in Africa.
The story began in 1980 when Detlev's father, Hartmut Duve, founded Jonen Freight. Hartmut instilled a family ethos that continues to this day, characterised by positivity, opportunity, and a no-nonsense approach that inspires excellence. Under Detlev's leadership, the company transitioned to become part of the global logistics powerhouse, DACHSER Logistics, in 2011 as a joint venture. The seamless fusion of a family business ethos with intelligent logistics solutions has established DACHSER South Africa as a leader in African logistics, demonstrating the significance of staying true to one's roots while embracing change and innovation.
Detlev's vision has been pivotal in establishing DACHSER South Africa as a successful operation, leading to DACHSER acquiring the remaining 30% of the shares in the JV that had remained with the founding Duve family in 2023.
From the beginning
From the very beginning, Detlev has infused his role with humour, down-to-earth approachability and a unique ability to forge strong relationships with clients and staff alike, steering the company through both challenging times and transformative growth. This approach has been integral to fostering a culture of trust, honesty and collaboration that benefits the entire organisation.
A testament to the family culture Detlev has nurtured, over 15% of our employees have been with us for more than 15 years. This longevity speaks to the loyalty and commitment within our team—a direct reflection of the growth-oriented environment that defines us.
Detlev is a dedicated family man, married to his wife Heather for over 35 years with two children, Tanya and Rainer, and one grandchild.
Join us in congratulating Detlev on this incredible milestone and celebrating the vibrant legacy that continues to shape DACHSER South Africa. Here's to many more years of success and innovation!