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12th April 2025. Philippine Fracht group members organized and supported a meaningful mangrove planting activity

12th April 2025. Philippine Fracht group members organized and supported a meaningful mangrove planting activity with garbage removal in Brgy. Omboy, Abucay, Bataan — 1,000 mangroves were planted. It was a rewarding experience that not only contributed to environmental preservation but also inspired a sense of shared purpose among the team. No work without fun. After standing in the water for hours all headed to Orani, Bataan for a fun and engaging team-building activity — strengthening camaraderie and collaboration in a relaxed setting. Truly, a day well spent for both nature and nurture!

Logistics Market Report April 2025

Bad news reach us daily, concerns are increasing. Read here the commentaries from the perception of the logistics experts.

Women’s Day

Women’s Day is a serious event in the Philippines Women mean business at FRACHT representative office, Messrs. Stamm International Inc. Since foundation 40 years there was always a majority of women in management and staff. “Women’s leadership are part of our success in the Philippines” The Chairman of the Board stated. The Magna Carta for women signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 14th August 2009 was therefore in effect with us long before its implementation. Yet this year’s respecting and honoring of women had a special significance. Four dedicated women leaders, part of our team since the beginning entered into...

Basel Carnival 2025 to benefit Philippine Scholarship Program

10th March 2025: In the tradition of our Basel based HQ we celebrated also this year the traditional “Morgestraich”. Organised by the Swiss Club Philippines, Sponsored by FRACHTforward, 10 am Manila time (4 am in Basel) the opening of the 3 days festive celebration was enjoyed by a group of friends of Basel lead by HE Dr. Nicolas Bruehl (Ambassador of the Confederation of Switzerland to the Philippines) Thanks to the local TV Station “teleBasel” live connection with the City was established. The traditional flour soup, cheese- and onion tart was again prepared by the culinary experts of Le Delice...

Logistics Report February 2025

Market insight and news from the global logistics industry. For further informations, clarification the Fracht Delegate in the Philippines stays at your disposal. We wish you inspired reading……

“KUYA TOM GOES HOME”

An epic Swiss Journey To walk almost 15000 km, from Wilderswil/Switzerland to Cagayan de Oro/Philippines and all for charity is quite an effort and accomplishment. That is what Thomas did. He is the Founder and President of IKP ISLAND KIDS PHILIPPINES foundation a children welfare and rescue operation in Northern Mindanao.There was quite some media attention and we from the FRACHTforward initiative contributed our share.In cooperation with the SWISS CLUB Manila we sponsored a dinner and gave Thomas a chance to share his experiences during his 21 months marching from continent to continent. “Food is generously sponsored by FRACHTforward….even Wilhelm Tell would agree that’s...

2nd Asia Meeting FRACHT group in Shanghai

Delegates from Fracht Asian Offices gathered in Shanghai from 16-18th January 2025. The Philippines were represented by Doris Torres, President and General Manager of STAMM International Inc. The participants summarized past success and deliberated future action, risks and opportunities. Fracht group is well positioned in Asia. The first office was opened in Japan as early as 1972 and now operates a network covering the entire Asian region. The CEO from Head Office in Basel Switzerland, Mr. Ruedi Reisdorf, outlined his strategic vision in view of global uncertainties and called for an updated action plan. A party celebrating Chinese New Year...

Happy New FRACHT-Year

Here is our first newsletter for 2025. Also this year the world of logistics will be not short of interesting and at times vital news. You can rely on Fracht group as a competent source of information

THANK YOU AND BEST WISHES

We thank you all, clients, agents, service providers and especially all our FRACHT colleagues worldwide who made this year so successful. Special Thanks go to our partners STAMM INTERNATIONAL INC, their staff and management for having been there for our needs in the Philippines. May our collaboration continue in the spirit of fairness, sustainability and contributing to PEACE in the WORLD. A Bamboo "Filipino Parol Star" engraved with a logo, blowing in a breeze out of a framed depiction of land, sea and air.

FRACHT Logistics report December 2024

Facts and trends, a good read for you our customers and associates…..