Gebrüder Weiss enlarges Budapest logistics center

Gebrüder Weiss, a global transport and logistics company, has expanded its logistics facility in the Dunaharaszti location near Budapest.

The logistics complex spans 10,000 square meters, housing offices, handling facilities, and a high-bay warehouse, aiming to increase storage capacity for its clients. Moreover, all Home Delivery services for the greater Budapest area will be centralized at this logistic centre in the future.

“The expansion in Budapest offers room for further growth in the...

https://container-news.com/gebruder-weiss-enlarges-budapest-logistics-center/

Gebrüder Weiss establishes new logistics center in Germany

On 18 April, Bavaria’s Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder inaugurated the new branch of Gebrüder Weiss in Straubing, Germany on “Logistics Day”, an annual event where the nationwide industry opens its doors.

He hailed Gebrüder Weiss’ US$15 million investment in Straubing as a beacon of hope amidst what he described as challenges faced by truck logistics in Germany. Dr. Söder expressed concerns over increased CO2 prices, doubled tolls, and reduced funding for e-mobility, emphasizing the...

https://container-news.com/gebruder-weiss-establishes-new-logistics-center-in-germany/

Gebrüder Weiss establishes central IT and logistics hub near Austria’s freight terminal

Gebrüder Weiss, a globally operating full-service logistics provider, is setting up a central location for IT and logistics near Wolfurt’s freight terminal, ensuring the retention of local employment opportunities.

The municipality of Wolfurt in Vorarlberg, Austria, has approved the commencement of construction for Gebrüder Weiss’ IT and logistics centre at the Wolfurt industrial park. This decision was reached during the local council meeting held on 9 April.

“I am delighted that we have all the...

https://container-news.com/gebruder-weiss-establishes-central-it-and-logistics-hub-near-austrias-freight-terminal/

Gebrüder Weiss expands its presence in the United States

The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is expanding in the United States with the acquisition of the sea and air freight forwarding company Cargo-Link.

Following the establishment of new locations in Laredo, Texas, and Miami last year, Gebrüder Weiss decided to enhance its presence in the country.

“We are continuously consolidating our presence in North America. With Cargo-Link’s services, we are targeting the logistics needs of small and medium-sized companies. We will...

https://container-news.com/gebruder-weiss-expands-its-presence-in-the-united-states/

Gebrüder Weiss opens new office in Australia

Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its network in Australia with the opening of a new Air & Sea office in Brisbane.

This is now the third location operated by the international logistics company in Australia, following on from Sydney and Melbourne.

The most important transshipment hub in Brisbane is the container port, which plays an important role in international trade with a record throughput of 1.56 million standard containers (2022).

Andrew Antonopoulos, managing director of Australia and New...

https://container-news.com/gebruder-weiss-opens-new-office-in-australia/

Gebrüder Weiss takes over Amm logistics in Konradsreuth

Gebrüder Weiss announces the next acquisition in Upper Franconia, Germany: with effect from the beginning of 2024, the logistics provider will take over the Konradsreuth location from the forwarding company Amm, which is going to operate under the Gebrüder Weiss brand in future.

The location near Hof will be continued in its current structure as part of the German general cargo cooperations Cargoline and NG.network, and will be connected to the network of the international logistics provider.

In...

https://container-news.com/gebruder-weiss-takes-over-amm-logistics-in-konradsreuth/

Borderlands: Cargo theft trends changing as supply chains shift to border regions

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Gebrüder Weiss expands import services between Mexico and US

Gebrüder Weiss has added a location in Laredo, a city on the Mexican border, in southern Texas, one and a half years after opening a branch in El Paso, Texas.

According to the company, every day, nearly US$800 million worth of goods are transported across the border. “One reason the flows of goods from the Mexico border to the United States has increased is because of a growing logistics trend called nearshoring, the practice of transferring manufacturing operations to a nearby country,” noted...

https://container-news.com/gebruder-weiss-expands-import-services-between-mexico-and-us/

Gebrüder Weiss buys German logistics company

Global transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss will acquire logistics firm Wedlich in Bayreuth aiming to expand its network in southern Germany in the land transport sector.

The acquisition will take effect on 1 January 2023.

Werner Dettenthaler, managing director land transport Germany at Gebrüder Weiss, believes the acquisition of the family-owned company, which employs around 100 people and specialises in warehouse logistics, removals, and land transport, is the perfect addition to the...

https://container-news.com/gebruder-weiss-buys-german-logistics-company/

Gebrüder Weiss Supervisory Board appoints new chairman

At the company’s Supervisory Board meeting on 19 June, Wolfgang Niessner, the previous long-time Gebrüder Weiss Management Board chairman, was appointed as the new Gebrüder Weiss Supervisory Board chairman.

Gebrüder Weiss said it can rely on Wolfgang Niessner as chairman of the Supervisory Board since he has great leadership credentials and a long and very successful career in the logistics business.

Since 2005, Wolfgang Niessner, CEO of Gebrüder Weiss, has led the firm through a period of...

https://container-news.com/gebruder-weiss-supervisory-board-appoints-new-chairman/

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