Category Archives: News

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

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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"]

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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,...

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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...

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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…)

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AFRICA – FRACHT NOW ALSO IN SENEGAL

We are pleased to announce you the arrival of a new member in the family. As from FEBRUARY 2019 Fracht has opened a new branch in DAKAR, SENEGAL, on the West Coast of AFRICA   Please click the link  for  a presentation of this new office Fracht-Senegal

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AFRICA AFRICA AFRICA !

Dear Friends, We are pleased to announce you the arrival of a new member in the family    As from FEBRUARY 2019 Fracht has opened a new branch in ABIDJAN,  IVORY COAST, on the West Coast of AFRICA (more…)

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FRACHT opens office in MAURITIUS

As of 3rd December 2018 Fracht World Organization has its own office in Mauritius. Manager Mr. Hans Legallant welcomes your inquiry. Please see more details…… OPENING OF FRACHT MAURITIUS Ltd

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Fracht USA year end newsletter

  A New Type of Delivery A project entailing more than just a delivery! Let’s Talk Loco/Auto-motives A 1970 CUDA which stood abandoned for 36 years in a backyard was fully restored within two years. Fracht Zürich was asked to handle the vehicle delivery for Top Auto Oerlikon, one of our customers overseas. Due to the uniqueness of the car, which was featured on the discover channel TV Show ‘Graveyard Carz’, the shipper actually loaded the vehicle themselves. A Wave of Change The philosophy at Fracht has always been to grow organically. Our company globally as well as in the...

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