Post by DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

DSV is welcoming the next generation of Supply Chain Leaders in Basel. We are proud to host around 80 ESSEC students at the Hafenmuseum Basel, giving them a behind-the-scenes look into DSV and the unique port logistics operations at Switzerland’s most important inland hub. ESSEC Business School is recognised as one of France’s leading schools for sourcing and supply chain education, and its specialised program, the MS® in International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management (GAISC), was recently ranked #1 worldwide in the QS Business Masters Ranking – Supply Chain 2025. Many of these young professionals are already working with our customers across the luxury, beauty, and fashion sectors, making today’s exchange not only about future talent, but about collaboration that’s already happening. "At DSV, we believe logistics moves forward when the next generation brings curiosity and fresh perspectives, gained through firsthand experience with real world challenges and innovation, an approach we are committed to supporting,” says Saskia Blochberger, Group CPO at DSV. Why Basel? Where intermodal logistics becomes a case study. Basel is a unique logistics hub where river, road, and rail must work seamlessly together, not by choice, but by necessity. With no direct access to the ocean, Switzerland depends on resilient and highly coordinated intermodal solutions. During their visit, the students experienced firsthand how DSV designs and operates these flows: how cargo moves from barge to truck to rail, how we build resilience into inland supply chains. We also highlighted operational realities in Basel, from handling liquid cargo and ensuring safety to managing disruptions caused by fluctuating water levels. Empowering young talents with real-world perspectives today lays the foundation for the global supply chains that will move our industry forward tomorrow.