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PREPAREDNESS FOR COVID-19

Management is closely monitoring the situation also in the Philippines as well the implications caused by COVID-19. We are aware there is a real risk of infection and disruption of business. Fracht Shanghai is updating us on a daily bases. There are signs that in China the worse might already be over, yet the economic impact might be felt for quite a while. We are closely following announcements by the local authorities and all instructions are strictly enforced within the company as well as in our dealing with our customers, partners and agents. The nature of our business allows...

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FRACHT enters into a Jubilee Year

Happy New Year to all. For the Fracht group it is the 65th. Indeed quite an accomplishment, not many in our industry have so many years of experience to be humbly proud of. "…..but it is "only" a bus-stop in a hopefully very long history still to come. We definitely want to see three digits…." the second generation CEO, Ruedi Reisdorf said in his new year's greetings. Best wishes and many more successful years to come.

Size matters, not quantity

Every Project Forwarders looks for huge industrial Projects. Yet the qualification of an expert is in handling the details. Also 94 cbm from Korea to Bauan has its challenges. Fracht Hong Kong, with the assistance of our Fracht Group Member Stamm International in the Philippines completed another Job well done. Cargo: Total 7 Wooden Crates with 11’810.0 KGS & 93.919 CBM The biggest item had a measurement as follows: 410*410*452cm with 9’100 KGS This was a bit a challenge due to the height of the Crate. But no challenge to big for Fracht so we provided the solution by 1...

Newsletter FRACHT USA

Latest news from the FWO USA organization. We gladly share; thank you for reading. Power In Your Corner As an international logistics company focused on anything from industrial-sized projects to single, extremely large & heavy cargoes, having a strong domestic presence in key regions has been part of Fracht’s success and growth strategy. In the past decade, we have heavily expanded our capabilities and expertise across the United States, Canada & Mexico. This year marks an important milestone in this development, which we are excited to share with out friends in the industry ... Read more >>

OPENING OF FRACHT EGYPT

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a new member to our family. Fracht has set up a joint-venture and opened a branch office in Cairo, Egypt. Occupying the northeast corner of the African continent, Egypt is divided by the highly fertile Nile valley, where most economic activity takes place. Egypt occupies the third strongest economy in Africa with a GDP of 250.90 Billion USD in 2018 and a rapidly rising population of 96.7 million. Fracht Egypt 129 El Marghany Street Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt Tel: +202-26901100/ 1200/ 1300 Fax: +202-26902999

SWISSNESS AT BREAKBULK BREMEN

"Breakbulk Bremen" the yearly fair for high profile Project Logistics forwarders and shipping lines came to an end. 11000 visitors among them many customers came together for talks, negotiations, forums and presentations. Networking in the evening on the market square with some 1000 participants every night was another highlight bringing together the many interested parties, friends and competitors alike. FRACHT group offered true Swissness, serving Raclette in a mock up Swiss Chalet and thus creating an atmosphere many appreciated for informal talks about Heavy lift, Ship Charters and the likes in our industry. [gallery size="large" ids="320,317,318,319,322,321"]

FWO MEETING IN INTERLAKEN

CEO, Ruedi Reisdorf, invited 150 delegates from some 40 countries to the 15th Fracht World meeting in Interlaken/Switzerland from 10th to 12th May. Again it was an assembly of bright minds from all continents sharing ideas and making inputs. Among them seniors having worked for the group for many decades as well as younger ones from emerging markets. Investments and expansion in Africa, as well as new business models were among others the subjects high on the agenda of discussions in 12 workshops at the historic Victoria Jungfrau Hotel. An excursion to the Schilthorn was a highlight on the leisure side which all enjoyed despite the fog,...

POLYTRA – FRACHT buys CARGO SERV in SOUTH AFRICA

Last week Polytra – Fracht significantly expanded its activities in South Africa by acquiring 51% of CARGO SERV. CARGO SERV operates in DURBAN SOUTH AFRICA since 1994 – initially specialised in transport freight forwarding but since 2015 also a well-known and respected warehouse operator – offering more than 38 000 square meters of warehousing facilities. CARGO SERV is a proud service provider for major African importers such as WFP – Michelin – Sumitomo and several Brewers and major mining companies in the Sub Saharan region. CARGO SERV also offers clearing solutions under its own clearing license – transport solution with its...

FRACHT USA newsletter 1/2019

2019 was so far a very busy year for the Team at FRACHT USA. The first newsletter this year summarizes and outlines some highlights such as expansion in the O&G and Renewable Energy markets. (more…)