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Everybody’s life is dependent on other people. Autonomy means not having to do the same as other people. Frank HochsteinerGW Memmingen, Germany
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theorange
world2011
05 Gebrüder Weiss
06 gw-world
08 Board
10 Annual report
14 Highlights
22 Divisions
32 Brands
44 Independence
50 Partners
56 Locations
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With 4,667 employees, 158 company-owned locations and an annual turnover of 1.066 billion euros, Gebrüder Weiss ranks among the leading transport and logistics companies in Europe.In addition to its core business of land transport, air & sea freight and logistics, the company also operates a number of highly specialised industry solutions and subsidiaries under the umbrella of Gebrüder Weiss Holding AG, based in Lauter-ach, Austria, including x|vise logistics consultancy, tectraxx, inet-logistics, Rail Cargo and the Gebrüder Weiss parcel service, a shareholder in the Austrian company DPD.This bundling of services allows the Group to respond to customer needs quickly and flexibly. Having implemented a variety of ecological, economic and social initiatives, the company, which is still family-owned and has a history going back 500 years, is considered a pioneer in terms of sustainable business.
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In 2011, GW achieved net sales of over a billion euros for the first time, representing a one hundred per cent increase over the last decade. The strategy behind this was never based on (relative) size, but on competitive-ness, sustainability and independence.
By independence we mean the freedom to take
business decisions autonomously and to deter-
mine the direction and rate of GW’s develop-
ment for ourselves, fully aware that we are
exposed to external factors and rely on the
support of all stakeholders.
Our current success is based on a solid founda-
tion and supported by many pillars. Domestic
and international land transport have recently
held their own in the face of tough competition,
the logistics solutions division is growing in
stature all the time, Air & Sea has shown great
strength in a volatile environment, CEP is
defending its excellent market position in Aus-
tria and business areas such as inet, dicall and
x|vise are making an impression through inno-
vative concepts and a high level of competency.
Individual examples of outstanding achieve-
ment at regional and divisional level also
deserve a special mention, as do ambitious
projects involving leading customers from
various sectors. Particular emphasis has
also been placed on sales structure and
Our success is built on many pillars
Wolfgang Niessner, CEO
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sustainability. Here, I would also like to high-
light the valuable contribution of all Corporate
services throughout the Group, which are
essential for the “orange network” to maintain
its customary standard.
Volatility and resilience are current terms that
are here to stay. For GW, this basically means
trying to find the right balance between stability
and continuity on the one hand, and dynamism
and courage on the other, despite the unpre-
dictability of the global economy. The greatest
challenges are to develop new markets, keep
pace with technology, make the “right” invest-
ment decisions, identify market requirements
promptly and respond appropriately, as well as
to make sure we always recruit and retain the
best staff.
The very encouraging results for 2011 spur
us on not only to maintain our course, but to
stay flexible in every respect in order to keep
meeting the expectations with regard to GW’s
Service Excellence.
We must make sure we always recruit and retain the best staff.
26%
11%
11%
6%
5%
Distribution of added value across the divisions in 2011
International land transport
Courier, express and parcel service
Domestic transport
Customs
Consulting
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15%Air & Sea
26%Logistics
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Finally, my warmest thanks go to all share-
holders, supervisory board members and
staff, together with all customers and partners,
for their support in the past and in the future.
Wolfgang Niessner, MBA
CEO
Gebrüder Weiss Group
June 2012
Net sales in million euro
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Sustainability at Gebrüder Weiss is more than just lip service. By retroactively purchasing a wind farm in April 2011, the company com-pleted a further sustainability project. And with this investment in renewable energy once again set a clear example in the compatibility of ecology and economy.
The wind farm in northern Germany consists of
four wind turbines with a nominal capacity of
two megawatts each. Around 20 gigawatt hours
of electricity will be produced per year, which
accounts for more than 100% of the Group’s
energy requirements. The purchased E-82 type
wind turbines with a hub height of 108 metres
(manufactured by Enercon) are at the cutting
edge of technology, gearless and consequently
low-maintenance and cost-efficient. Another
advantage: Wind energy makes an important
contribution to climate protection, since large
quantities of greenhouse gas emissions can
be avoided through this natural energy source.
In the case of the Gebrüder Weiss Wind Farm,
around 12,000 tonnes of CO² will be saved each
year. The reduction of CO² emissions is one of
the core goals of GW’s environmental manage-
ment. There are many applications where fossil
fuels, especially oil products, still cannot be
substituted. But Gebrüder Weiss is permanently
working to find alternatives and to be at the
cutting edge of technology. This applies to the
choice of vehicles, to the construction of logis-
tics systems, and also to the use of alternative
traffic carriers (e.g. rail).
Green logistics:Gebrüder Weiss relieson wind power
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Investing in the future – the climate-neutral logistics hall in Wörgl.
The entire construction project was supported by ClimatePartner
Austria GmbH, international strategic consultants in voluntary
climate protection. In accordance with their approach of “pre-
vention is better than reduction is better than offset”, even the
building materials were chosen with climate-neutral aspects in
mind: the new hall was built entirely using a wood frame method
because by avoiding the usual metal panels, less CO² is gener-
ated. In addition, the use of an energy-saving heat pump as the
heat source will achieve a reduction in greenhouse gases of
around 59 tonnes per year. These structural measures to reduce
CO² are rounded off by a conversion of the entire logistics facility
to renewable energy. The new logistics warehouse created
1,300 m² of new handling and commissioning space, along with
an additional cold store with 150 pallet spaces.
Gebrüder Weiss is committed to sustainability, as proven once again by the construction of Austria’s first climate-neutral logistics hall at the Wörgl site.
Energy-efficient: firstclimate-neutral logistics hallin Austria
Highlights 2011
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Image ranking:A top 30 place
Employer qualities:Gebrüder Weiss defendsleading position
Monika Mandl (second from left) and Kerstin Riedmann (third from left), GW human resources, at the awards ceremony in Vienna.
A pleasing result for Gebrüder Weiss: 29th place in the image ranking.
Gebrüder Weiss is one of the best employers in Austria – this was confirmed in 2011 when the company was awarded once again in the Austria-wide “Great Place to Work” competition.
Moreover, Gebrüder Weiss received the special
prize as Austria’s “Best Employer for Appren-
tices”. According to the jury, the company’s
training concept is very sophisticated and they
offer numerous apprenticeships in various pro-
fessions. The extensive measures and special
training range from professional seminars to
apprentice camps, where both professional as
well as social skills are developed. What ulti-
mately convinced the jury was the standardised
quality testing which accompanies the training.
In the 2011 Swiss Employer Award competition,
Gebrüder Weiss was ranked 19th among 80
participants and reached an outstanding
6th place in the individual category “Personnel
Development”.
Gebrüder Weiss achieved a further success with its reputation: in the image ranking survey, annually held by the Austrian business magazine “GEWINN”, Gebrüder Weiss was ranked 29th from a total of 1,000 participating large companies.
This means that Gebrüder Weiss – despite a com-
paratively low advertising budget – has moved
up 17 places compared to the previous year and
now ranks among Austria’s best companies and
brands. The ranking is based on the results of
a questionnaire that had been sent out to more
than 3,000 Austrian Managers. The questions
were two-tier: on the one hand, the respondents
named the company they thought enjoyed the
best reputation in Austria; on the other hand,
questions included the name of the company with
the best image in eight categories: management
quality, financial strength of the company, repu-
tation as a career forger, marketing and advertis-
ing presence, innovativeness, responsibility for
the environment, product and service quality,
sustainability. In Vorarlberg, the company’s
“home base”, Gebrüder Weiss has an excellent
recognition degree of 99 per cent, as the “hit
parade of Vorarlberg brands 2011” showed.
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Highlights 2011
America:Gebrüder Weiss Air & Seais expanding its network
Network expansion: customers can look forward to better connections from and to South America.
A key milestone in the past year was the expansion of the South American network by alliance partner Röhlig Logistics.
Professional structures for transport and logistics services are
now available in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay as
well. As a result of the cooperation, the Gebrüder Weiss and
Röhlig global Air & Sea network has been extended by seven
branches. Also in northern America, the Weiss-Röhlig network
was expanded by means of company takeovers and the opening
of branch offices in Boston, Chicago and Miami. With continuing
growth, the Air & Sea network is playing an increasingly impor-
tant role in the Group. Sea freight, in particular, has seen strong
growth in recent years. Gebrüder Weiss Air & Sea intends to
continue to focus on the ongoing development of the Project and
Break Bulk segment.
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Investment in Czech Republic: New location near Prague
First step into the Caucasus:GW and Tegeta Motors Ltd.establish joint venture
Gebrüder Weiss is increasing its presence on the Czech market. In Jeneč, located in the immediate vicinity of Prague, the transport and logistics company is building a new branch with an office complex and cross-docking facilities.
The terminal will be situated in a convenient location near the
international airport with easy access to major traffic routes
around the Czech capital. Investments will amount to approx.
15 million euro. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in
late November 2011. The terminal is built on an area of around
75,000 m². In a first phase, until the autumn of 2012, 10,000 m²
of handling and logistics space (a cross-docking warehouse with
61 gates) and 3,000 m² of office space are built. Depending on the
needs, further logistics areas will be added. Jeneč is the eighth
location of Gebrüder Weiss in the Czech Republic. Other branches
exist in Rudná, Říčany-Jažlovice, Ostrava, Modřice, České
Budějovice, Hradec Králové and Prague.
Gebrüder Weiss opened up new markets in 2011 and also laid the foundation for the first pioneering presence in the Caucasus region.
A joint venture has been established with Tegeta
Motors Ltd. with Gebrüder Weiss having a majority
stake. The joint venture operates under the name
Gebrüder Weiss and offers land transport, air and
sea freight services as well as logistics solutions.
By entering the market in Georgia, Gebrüder
Weiss is strengthening its regional organisation
and develops business in the Caucasus region
and the so-called “Stan” countries. Through the
joint venture, Gebrüder Weiss is building a stra-
tegically important platform in the Caucasus –
a region that is developing into a hub between
the booming markets in Asia and Europe. In
Tbilisi, logistics facilities with some 10,000 m²
of warehouse space will be completed in early
2013. Tegeta Motors Ltd. is the leading provider
of spare parts and service work (cars and trucks)
in Georgia and exclusive distributor for many
international brands in the automotive industry.
(from left): Authorised Representative Karel Šindelář, Reinhold Grasser (Regional Manager GW Northern Region) Ing. Pavel Burger (Mayor of Jeneč) and Harald Prohaska (Country Man-ager GW Czech Republic) at the ground-breaking ceremony.
Tegeta Motors Ltd. was founded in 1995 and is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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Highlights 2011
“Dual-fuel drive”: along with a diesel tank, the vehicle has two 150-litre gas tanks.
In normal operation the 40-tonne truck runs on a mixture of 70%
methane gas (35% climate-neutral biogas, 35% natural gas) and
30% diesel. This reduces annual CO² emissions by 58% com-
pared to all-diesel vehicles. The HGV travels regularly between
the sites of Gebrüder Weiss customer Siemens Austria in Vienna,
enabling environmentally friendly transport management. In
collaboration with project partners Salzburg AG and Siemens AG,
Gebrüder Weiss had the Volvo truck converted to a dual-fuel
system by Infinite GmbH in Salzburg in just two weeks. The vehicle
meets Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle (EEV) require-
ments, presently the strictest harmful emission regulations for
internal combustion engines.
Gebrüder Weiss has added the first gas-powered HGV fitted with a dual-fuel drive to its vehicle fleet at the Maria Lanzendorf (Vienna) site.
Environmentally friendlyand efficient: firstgas-powered truck in use
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Independence means to be in an environment that supports personal initiative and helps me to evolve.
Everyone should have the right to free thought and free speech.
My eyes are open and the choice is mine. My eyes are closed and the choice is mine.
Education and training opportuni-ties pave the way to independence.
Jacqueline Suter-JesterGW Zurich, Switzerland
Ivailo RuikovGW Sofia, Bulgaria
Ralf Gassnerinet-logistics Khon Kaen, Thailand
Dumitrita DiaconitaGW Bucharest, Romania
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Alongside factors such as financial auton-omy, a long-term business strategy and strong, tried and tested corporate values, the business success of Gebrüder Weiss is guaranteed by its “courage to try something new”. The transport and logistics provider has always understood how to adapt to new circumstances in a flexible manner, combin-ing established practices with new ideas and constantly reviewing its portfolio.
The service range currently extends from inter-
national transport by road, rail, sea and air to
comprehensive logistics solutions covering the
entire supply chain of its customers. Apart
from many world-wide branches, also highly-
specialised brands contribute to this extensive
service portfolio: industry solutions such as
tectraxx, automotive logistics, leisure+sports
logistics and fashionet as well as subsidiaries
such as x|vise, inet-logistics, dicall, Gebrüder
Weiss parcel service GWP and Gebrüder Weiss
Rail Cargo make the Group one of the most
versatile in the market.
The company’s aim of continued growth and
becoming one of the best in the industry is
being pursued by all divisions. However, the
key to success mainly lies in the ability of the
individual divisions to interact, complement
and profit from each other effectively.
A carefully thought-out, flexible network has
thus been created, which enables Gebrüder
Weiss to face the growing challenges of the
logistics sector with innovative solutions and
to continue to optimise existing networks
and structures.
A love of mobility and the courage to try something new
Gebrüder Weiss is currently one of the most successful and versatile transport and logistics companies in the market.
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Integral transport solutions
Turnover in the land transport sector increased yet again due to stable to positive economic development in Gebrüder Weiss’ core markets. Growth amounts to more than 10 per cent com-pared with the previous year. Gebrüder Weiss also made significant progress last year in terms of quality with GW pro.line.
What was the highlight of 2011? One of the obvious highlights was the launch of
GW pro.line in March 2011. This was an impor-
tant milestone in the continued improvement
of our general cargo services in Europe. Also
worth mentioning is the successful handling of
quantities during the extremely strong months
of October and November when unprecedented
daily quantities were processed. The GW organi-
sation displayed an excellent ability to work
under pressure during this period in various
locations in Austria.
The GW pro.line catchword: Can you provide an initial summary? Production associated with our wide range of
direct transport services has proven effective
and operates smoothly with the integration
of internal and external platforms. The costs
have been in line with the market. GW pro.line
provided additional impulses which support
the excellent development of our general cargo
transport services in Europe.
Land transport forms the backbone of the traditional com-pany Gebrüder Weiss. 70 per cent of the Group’s overall turnover was generated by this division in 2011 represent-ing over 706 million euros. 87 branches throughout Europe have contributed to this success, as well as a forward-looking, international focus, the continued development of platform transport and a large team of highly committed employees. Another key factor for success is the strong partner network: Gebrüder Weiss has been cooperating with the majority of its partners for several decades. In addition, the company is one of the founding members of the System Alliance Europe (SAE).
Land transport Logistics Air & Sea Parcel service Brands
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What does the term independence mean for your sector? It indicates the confidence of our customers in a highly competitive industry. It also refers to the financial success guaranteed by the highly professional employees working on a corpo-rate basis within the seamless GW organisa-tion. However, independence also signifies strong, long-term international partner rela-tionships and networks. Our high level of com-mitment to the network was acknowledged by the silver and bronze Partner of the Year 2010 awards granted by the SAE in May 2011.
What will 2012 bring? If only I knew! (laughs) Volatility will probably
remain in the markets but I believe that the situ-
ation will be significantly better than has been
predicted for 2012. Personally, I am convinced
that the land transport sector of Gebrüder
Weiss will be able to face the challenges of
2012 in an innovative, offensive manner.
Reference projectWith GW pro.line, Gebrüder Weiss has been
connecting its customers since 2011 to central
and peripheral areas throughout Europe in an
even more efficient manner. GW pro.line is the
new, high-quality product line in land transport
with daily departures, clearly defined tran-
sit times and specified quality standards. All
groupage transport is therefore united under
one single brand name throughout Europe. A
comprehensive network of branches and part-
ners guarantees a seamless service over 10.5
million square kilometres.
Walter KonzettHead of Product Management Land Transport
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More than the sum of all the parts
Service excellence is one of the basic orange values, particularly in the logistics field where individual solutions are tailor-made for each customer. Gebrüder Weiss set new standards last year in the field of warehouse logistics, as confirmed in an interview with Harry Stiastny.
How do you see 2011? One of the highlights was definitely the consoli-
dation of warehouse logistics Product Manage-
ment in the second half of 2011. In this field, we
focussed in particular on the issue of process
optimisation in order to enhance the skills of
our branches. Within the framework of large
customer projects, we worked intensively with
IT tools for supply chain management and have
created a basic set-up in this area in order to
provide a clear presentation of customer
processes.
What is required in order to be successful even during periods of economic crisis? The most important requirement in the case of our individual logistics solutions is flex-ibility. We must remain flexible in order to be able to respond quickly to changing customer requirements. Stiff structures are restrictive in this respect. One of the secrets of Gebrüder Weiss’ success is the fact that we are able to guarantee satisfaction even during difficult times, thanks to our flexibility. It is also clear, however, that the partnership cooperation with our logistics customers is a success factor, as joint solutions can be developed on this basis under changing market conditions.
Things often have to be done quickly. In many cases, the difference between a successful business and a washout is simply a matter of a few minutes. The magic word is efficiency. From procurement to delivery and from individual consignments to mass distribution, orange logistics develops individual solutions for the entire supply chain. Carefully thought-out, tailor-made logistics solutions and a perfectly synchronised trans-port network guarantee decisive progress. Intelligent warehouse logistics ensures optimal stock levels as well as a rapid flow of goods. Targeted outsourcing of business processes increases efficiency. There are 1,000 possibilities. But they all come from one single source.
Harry StiastnyHead Corporate Logistics
Land transport Logistics Air & Sea Parcel service Brands
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What does independence mean in the field of logistics? For us, independence means that we are able to create and implement tailor-made individual logistics solutions rapidly for our customers. It enables us to be flexible even in terms of required investments thanks to short decision-making processes.
What is your outlook for 2012? This year will certainly be marked by market
insecurity and a certain scepticism with regard
to the global economic situation. Emphasis will
be placed on sales, with an increased focus in
2012 on the customer value chain. Of course,
we will also continue to work on the optimisation
of existing business. Furthermore, one of our
core themes will be the continued development
of process know-how.
Reference project The distance between Lauterach and Singapore
is 10,220 kilometres as the crow flies. The
Vorarlberg high-tech company Tridonic, which
specialises in individual light installations,
adopted a “made in Austria” logistics solution
in 2011 in order to continue to succeed in the
booming Asian market in the future. Wolfgang
Brunner’s team created an individual warehouse
logistics system for the Tridonic branch in Sin-
gapore, the Asian hub of the company based
in Dornbirn. State-of-the-art warehouse man-
agement systems and intelligent IT processes
according to European standards help Tridonic
to respond effectively to the leading markets in
Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The assign-
ment in the southeast Asian city state is a first
for Gebrüder Weiss: For the first time outside
Europe, picking takes place voucherless.
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Orange air and sea presence
Not only has Gebrüder Weiss Air & Sea fully recovered from the global economic and financial crisis, it has also emerged stronger: Based on the consolidated turnover of 236.8 million euros, 2011 was by far the best year in the division’s history. This corresponds to growth of 9.4 per cent. “This success has been possible thanks to the strength of our global network,” confirms Joe Lässer in the interview.
What was the highlight of 2011?An important milestone was the expansion of
the South American network through our global
business partner Röhlig Logistics. Our con-
stantly expanding Air & Sea network is playing
an increasingly important role within the Group.
Sea freight, in particular, has seen strong
growth in recent years. Transport volumes
increased significantly in 2011. This success
is also due to economic reasons: in the context
of our uncertain worldwide economic situation,
many companies have transferred their transport
routes from air to sea. The complete relocation
of the previous forms of transport has not yet
taken place as a result of the adaptation of the
supply chain. Many companies have remained
loyal to sea routes.
What is the situation with regard to the expansion of the orange network? We have expanded our service portfolio in the USA with the takeover of three companies: the new location in Boston is extremely important for transpacific transport between China and Europe. Our South American hub is in Miami. We are also now able to offer comprehensive customs services in the USA. With the acquisi-tion of the transport specialists JHB Express in Tokyo and Osaka, we have also become a fully-fledged, internationally aligned forwarder in Japan.
GW Air & Sea, the air and sea freight division of Gebrüder Weiss guarantees orange presence on the oceans and in the air. Whether it is Frankfurt, Chicago or Shanghai: all major air cargo hubs are covered by Gebrüder Weiss’ services. Sea freight can be shipped from any port - worldwide. GW charters fixed spaces on major routes and thus provides a reliable storage space guarantee. The monitoring of goods by means of modern IT systems and unified quality standards guarantee customers a high degree of transparency and planning security.
Joe LässerDirector Air & Global Network
Land transport Logistics Air & Sea Parcel service Brands
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Independence is extremely important for Gebrüder Weiss. How can this value be applied in every-day business? Independence for me also relates to the indi-vidual within his decision-making area. As a service company, we rely on making quick decisions. We encourage our employees in this respect, in accordance with the regulation of approval powers. I am therefore convinced that our staff’s independence contributes sub-stantially to corporate success.
What are the plans for 2012? There are some exciting projects ahead. We will
continue to invest in the Far East and are cur-
rently developing Vietnam as a Weiss-Röhlig
country. We would also like to promote our
relatively new but already extremely success-
ful Project and Break Bulk business on a global
scale. In order to develop high-capacity trans-
port in south-eastern Europe, we also intend
to make more use of the Danube as a traffic
artery. I am also delighted that we are enjoying
increasing success in the area of global human
resources development. We have implemented
successful programmes in this context over
recent years and are currently inspiring a con-
siderable number of high-potential candidates
to join our company. We prepare existing
employees as far as possible to deal with the
increasingly complex tasks presented in our
international network.
Reference project The orange network created even closer links
in 2011 with the continent of the future, Asia.
The joint venture Weiss-Röhlig acquired the
Japanese logistics specialist JHB Express
based in Tokyo and Osaka. Weiss-Röhlig Japan
quickly integrated the company and is continuing
its air and sea freight business seamlessly. All
employees continue to work for the joint ven-
ture. In addition to boosting our inner-Asian
transport services, the increase in capacity will
be particularly beneficial for our major trading
partners in the USA and Europe.
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Having a passion for providing excellent services
Parcel services are in vogue: the courier, express and parcel services (CEP) division was able to gain four per cent in 2011 with consolidated net sales of 122.1 million euros. These great results also reflect the high motivation of our staff, explains Andreas Winkelmayer in an interview.
What was your highlight in 2011?That was certainly our B2C project with BIPA,
where we are currently shipping 4,000 parcels
a month. We also strongly focussed on sustain-
ability in the past year. For example by sending
30 per cent of all invoices by e-mail and offering
regular fuel-saving training sessions for our truck
drivers. A further highlight for me was the Marco
Polo programme, offering our employees the
opportunity to gain valuable experiences abroad.
How important is independence in your field of work?Independence leaves us room for manoeuvre, which we use for creative and courageous decisions – always in the sense of customer service, as is the case with our “primetime” product. We can listen and respond to the market better than others, because we are free to act without any dependencies.
The Gebrüder Weiss parcel service (GWP) is the master of all classes. In the field of domestic parcel services, GWP provides a comprehensive 24-hour service for parcels up to 31.5 kilogrammes from Lake Constance to Lake Neusiedl. As a partner of DPD, GWP looks beyond the horizon and links Austria to the international parcel service. All service standards, such as online proof of delivery, seamless Track & Trace as well as automatic parcel insurance, are fulfilled by GWP with the same level of reliability as the Austrian market leader.
Land transport Logistics Air & Sea Parcel service Brands
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Can success only be measured in numbers?No, it can also be measured by the level of employee and customer satisfaction. Only happy employees contribute to the success of a company. We have a real passion for providing excellent services and for that reason there is nothing more valuable to us than positive customer feedback. And it seems we are doing things right.
What's coming in 2012?We intend to expand our B2C business, for
example by intensifying our successful coop-
eration with BIPA. And in a sustainable manner.
We want to increase our shipments by rail. But
above all, we are committed to our ethos of
“service first”. This means we will satisfy our
customers' needs to the last detail. What we
do, we do right – also in 2012.
Reference projectFrom shampoo and baby food to flip-flops:
8,500 products of the Austrian perfumery chain
BIPA have been stored in the GW Maria Lan-
zendorf branch since June 2011. On a surface
of 1,500 m², the BIPA products are picked and
packed, before handing them over to DPD. The
all-round, carefree package, which is a matter
of course at Gebrüder Weiss, is rounded off
with paper board containers as well as delivery
and return slips that were specially designed in
magenta, according to BIPA’s corporate design.
Due to a sophisticated logistics concept, hair
spray, shower gel and deodorant arrive at their
destination within two days. For Gebrüder Weiss,
BIPA is the first customer in the field of B2C –
and thus the first milestone on the way to new
business models.
Andreas Winkelmayer GWP Managing Director
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Consistently good advice rather than continually wrong numbers
The orange Customer Care Centre offers online professional advice for all areas of business: from potential analysis, customer satisfaction surveys, sales preparation, con-sulting services and order processing through to complaints, info-hotlines, repair logistics and training for telephone service providers. Whether inbound or outbound, the customer’s wish is dicall’s command.
Florian Maurer on the successful expansion of dicall’s business:“The results in 2011 were very positive,” says
Florian Maurer. In the inbound sector, the previ-
ous year’s high standards were maintained. In
the outbound sector, new reference customers
could be won. “We were able to position our-
selves really well in 2011 because our services
are based exclusively in Austria.” A logical and
local approach give dicall a clear lead in terms
of quality. “We represent our customers’ com-
panies at the highest level,” explains Maurer. In
2012 dicall is continuing to focus on increasing
its international presence in cooperation with
GeoPost, DPD’s express and parcel service
provider in Germany. “But above all we want to
remain a reliable and competent partner for the
Austrian market,” says Maurer.
dicall, the call-centre subsidiary of Gebrüder Weiss offers B2B services in the inbound, outbound and training sectors, exclusively in Austria.
Florian Maurerdicall Managing Director
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Gebrüder Weiss’ sports industry solution
Manufacturers and retailers benefit from logistics know-how, platform logistics, returns management and IT solutions for the sporting goods industry.
Review and outlook from Klaus Bannwarth:“During 2011 we continued to expand our
customer base and win new business in
south-eastern Europe,” says Klaus Bann-
warth. “Turnover from existing customers of
leisure+sports logistics remained stable.” The
sports and leisure industry has not completely
escaped the effects of the economic crisis,
especially in Hungary, reports Bannwarth: “its
impact on people’s purchasing power is notice-
able.” The Gebrüder Weiss cycle team’s victory
in the Tchibo Cup did, however, help promote
leisure+sports logistics more widely. “We are
making very good progress and we will continue
to be systematic in our pursuit of success.”
In 2012 the main event will be the Olympic
Summer Games in London – a ‘home match’
for Bannwarth and his team.
In the Olympics, the most important thing is taking part. However, with leisure+sports logistics, the Gebrüder Weiss solution for the leisure and sports industries, customers are real winners – always.
Klaus BannwarthProduct Manager leisure+sports logistics
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GW removes the last barriers for customers
Decades of experience facilitates easy cross-border business. All customs formalities and goods declarations are handled promptly, reli-ably and in the most efficient way.
Thomas Zeillinger on the challenges facing the customs services division:“At Gebrüder Weiss Austria we crossed the
300,000 mark in 2011 with 313,672 electronic
customs declarations processed – a record
since the introduction of e-zoll in 2006,” Thom-
as Zeillinger is delighted to report. “This con-
solidates our position as market leader in the
customs clearance business and underlines the
outstanding work and expertise of all our sub-
sidiaries – without them, this success would not
have been possible.” A key topic over the past
year has been Croatia’s entry into the EU in July
2013. As Gebrüder Weiss is considered a model
business by the Austrian authorities, a delega-
tion consisting of high-ranking representatives
from the Croatian customs authorities visited
Gebrüder Weiss to look at customs procedures
from a business perspective. 2012 will be just
as challenging. “We want to raise the standard
of our services even higher, despite the eco-
nomic crisis,” says Zeillinger. “In 2012, too, we
will consolidate our reputation in the market,
due to our customs expertise.”
With Schengen Agreement, borders within Europe have been more or less abolished – but only more or less. For customers of Gebrüder Weiss’ customs experts, there are no more barriers – and that’s the case worldwide.
Thomas ZeillingerHead of Customs at GW
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I have the freedom to make my own choices, but must be willing to live with the consequences thereof.
For me, it is essential to stay true to my inner self without being controlled by others.
Independence: ideal situation when you can switch off your phone, take your fishing rod and treat yourself to some days of relaxing.
Erich NeupertGW Wolfurt, Austria
Vojislav JevticGW Maria Lanzendorf, Austria
Petru MihaiesGW Arad, Romania
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State-of-the-artlogistics solutions
When it comes to designing intelligent con-venience concepts or efficient warehouse logistics, the x|vise team has many years of experience to offer.
Review and outlook from Harry Stiastny: “2011 was an exciting year for us because we
were able to establish ourselves more firmly in
the field of production logistics consultation,”
says Harry Stiastny. For one Vorarlberg building
supplies manufacturer, we produced a tailor-
made simulation tool to optimise transport
costs. For the Vienna building supplier Sochor,
the x|vise team handled the entire warehouse
and process planning, including management of
traffic flow through the plant. In addition to pro-
duction logistics, the focus for 2012 is on the
development of our general planning services
for warehouse logistics, so that x|vise can guide
its customers through the whole process from
needs analysis through to project management
and implementation. The core Austrian market
will be extended, but also, as Stiastny explains:
“We want to look beyond borders and remain a
trendsetter in our field.”
Forward-looking businesses need state-of-the-art solutions. The logistics experts from x|vise advise firms at every stage of their projects, from initial planning and consultation through to logistics management support.
Harry Stiastny x|vise Managing Director
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Efficient processes and modular services from Brazil to China
It provides supply chain partners from Brazil to China with efficient processes and modular services in one single-source system.
Wolfgang Erhart on the development of inet-logistics:“We were very successful in 2011, taking another
step towards increasing our international pres-
ence,” explains Wolfgang Erhart. On the one
hand, inet-logistics expanded our subsidiaries in
Thailand, which provide development, test and
support services, and gained an additional sales
subsidiary in China. On the other hand, firms
in Brazil, South Africa, Singapore, Italy and the
Netherlands are now using inet-logistics’ online
transport management system, which is based
in Vorarlberg. “In 2011 we managed the leap
over the Atlantic,” says Erhart. In 2012 Erhart
and team want to focus more on large customers
and a global rollout. To lift the business up to the
next level, this year inet-logistics is aiming for
exceptional reliability. “Our customers trust
us with their core business and we want to
further strengthen this confidence,” explains
the Managing Director.
In 80 countries around the globe, medium-sized businesses and large concerns rely on the trans-port management system TMS, produced by inet-logistics, a subsidiary of Gebrüder Weiss which was founded in 1999 and is based in Dornbirn, Austria.
Wolfgang Erhartinet-logistics Managing Director
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For me indepen-dence means having a clear identity and also the freedom to think and act outside the box.Alexander Kieslingerx|vise, Lauterach, Austria
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Specialist solutions for the future
In addition to standard transport and distri-bution tasks, tectraxx brings added value to the hi-tech sector in the area of supply chain services. Add-on services such as call centres, consulting services and invoice processing all form part of the reliable tectraxx brand.
Bernd Breugem sums up the last year: In 2011 tectraxx focussed on further develop-
ing its high-value transport solutions through
comprehensive on-site services. tectraxx
has also refined its home delivery services.
“This confirms that, as experts in this area, we
offer our customers great added value,” says
Bernd Breugem. Together with partners from
the Teneso network, the technical distribution
branch was able to expand once again and in
2012 Breugem and his team want to further
advance their services in this area. Thanks to
tectraxx expertise and its own IT development,
this year the repair logistics team were also able
to offer improved transparency in the whole
delivery process. “The combination of services
offers an attractive package of unique, high-
value solutions. For tectraxx this will be another
stage in our development in 2012,” explains
Breugem.
The comprehensive trouble-free solution for hi-tech businesses: tectraxx offers specialist solutions for sensitive and complex logistical challenges of the future.
Bernd BreugemHead of Business Unit tectraxx
For me indepen-dence means having a clear identity and also the freedom to think and act outside the box.
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Expert solutions for railway logistics
Every year since 1993, almost a million tons of freight have been transported by this en-vironmentally friendly, low-carbon method – not just in Austria, but in the whole of Europe. And completely unaffected by traffic jams.
Walter Dolezal on developments at GW Rail Cargo:For GW Rail Cargo, 2011 saw a large contract
from the oil industry, with 60,000 tons of the
aviation fuel kerosene being transported to
Schwechat near Vienna and 35,000 tons being
transported to Munich airport. The procedure
involved the exact coordination of loading times
at the Slovenian port of Koper, train routes
and unloading time slots at the storage facil-
ity in Munich. “Both contracts were carried out
to the complete satisfaction of the customer,”
Walter Dolezal is pleased to report. In 2011 a
total of 800,000 tons of freight were handled by
GW Rail Cargo. In 2012 Dolezal and his team
will focus again on southern and south-eastern
Europe, working closely with European rail
companies. “In 2012 GW Rail Cargo will con-
tinue to stand for expert solutions in the field
of railway logistics,” says Dolezal.
Making the railway the future is the motto of GW Rail Cargo, the rail transport member of the orange family.
Walter DolezalGW Rail Cargo Managing Director
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Top-class modern logistics services
Europe’s most renowned manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers rely on its efficient supply chain management.
Review and outlook from Kurt Pichler:“In 2011 our priority was to retain and con-
solidate our existing position,” explains Kurt
Pichler. With plenty of new customers, new
markets are opening up for us, above all in
south-eastern Europe and in the area of full
truckload traffic (FTL). There have also been
interesting discussions in the areas of general
cargo and inbound traffic. For 2012, Gebrüder
Weiss automotive logistics is setting its sights
on increased business from existing customers.
Moreover, the focus will be on winning new
customers in central and eastern Europe, cross-
selling activities and key accounting. “We want
to penetrate more deeply into the automotive
sector and impress new customers with our
competence in this specific, challenging field
of business,” says Pichler.
There’s more to a modern car than just HP and cc; there is also a whole load of logistics involved. auto-motive logistics, Gebrüder Weiss’ competence and solutions centre for the automotive trade is leading the way for modern logistics services.
Kurt PichlerHead of Business Development Automotive
In my opinion, time, freedom, equality and honesty towards others are the most valuable commodities. I move forward both in my private and business life by discovering and trying out new things as I go along. Annamária DuzmathGW Dunaharaszti, Hungary
Over the years I have found some mentors at GW who helped me on my path to success. In our industry, success is only possible being part of a team. Because being independent doesn’t mean that you have to do everything alone!
Independence to me is the freedom to make decisions which will effect your own personal way of life as you choose to live it, without the oppression or dictation of a so-called higher governing or dictatorial power.
Andrei EneGW Bucharest, Romania
Mark McCulloughWeiss-Röhlig Chicago, USA
It is important for me to shape my own life. We alone are responsible for the course of our lives.Sonja DornerGW Kennelbach, Austria
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Everyone wants to be able to behave in a free and autonomous way. But what does indepen-dence actually mean? How does it manifest itself? And how can it be maintained?
Free at last! Everyone knows that great summer
feeling you get when the rippling sea you’ve
been eagerly anticipating suddenly appears
on the horizon after hours of driving. The mere
sight of that distant blue ribbon awakens long-
forgotten memories of past holidays. Likewise,
everyone knows and loves the exciting and
exotic scents of foreign cities, or the sense of
freedom you experience when you’re just a
stone’s throw from your mountain shelter in the
middle of nowhere, and can finally forget all
the stresses and strains of urban life and take
a rest from work. At last there’s no alarm clock
to interrupt your deep sleep every morning, no
set time to get to the office, no meetings, no
travel plans and no business trips – at least not
for a week or two. Independence and relaxation:
that’s what millions of Europeans want from
their summer holidays year after year. Holidays
are the loveliest time of year for many people
and the time when they generally succeed in
achieving the desired sense of independence
and relaxation. However, closer examination
shows that more and more people and organ-
isations are struggling to achieve the same in
Independence always takes two: one to enjoy it and one to allow it to happen.
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their day-to-day lives and activities. Everyone
wants to be able to behave in a free and autono-
mous way. But what does independence actu-
ally mean? How does it manifest itself and how
does it become apparent? And what can you
do to achieve, protect and maintain your own
independence? It’s time to take a closer look at
a fundamental concept of modern life.
Freedom, not isolation“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man
is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.”
John Donne, an English poet who philosophised
about the metaphysical phenomena of human
existence in the 16th century, was already well
acquainted with the peculiar characteristic of
human freedom almost 500 years ago. Com-
plete independence is almost impossible in the
age of global networking, whether it is through
social networks on the internet, such as Face-
book, Twitter and Xing, or through economic
integration in the global market. And yet inde-
pendence is considered to be something of
fundamental value, not only in the national and
political sense, but also in an economic context.
Every company is striving to make a commercial
profit without being constrained by directives;
establish an organisational culture that enables
every link in the chain to function and work at
its best; and invest in long-term visions, rather
than having to respond to short-term currency
fluctuations.
It’s a marathon, not a sprintThe route to independence is generally not a sprint, but a marathon. Only people who save their strength and have something in reserve for times of need will be able to make the surge at the decisive moment and reach their goal. After all every freedom must be fought for. When Thomas Jefferson gained independence for his country in 1776 and made his preamble to the King of England, he was laying the foundations for what is today the most powerful and rich-
John Donne (b. 22
January 1572 in
London; d. 31 March
1631 in London) was
an English writer and
the most influential
of the metaphysical
poets. His works
include sermons,
religious poems,
Latin translations,
epigrams, elegies,
songs and sonnets.
Source: Wikipedia
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est nation in the world – the United States of America. He said that the dependence of the thirteen colonies on Great Britain was hindering trade, bringing corruption into the administra-tion, torpedoing justice and impeding the politi-cal process. Enough reasons to throw down the gauntlet to London, Jefferson decided, as he declared the USA to be independent in the mid-dle of the bloody chaos of war. In international law, sovereignty is defined as the fundamental independence of a country from other countries and its right to rule on matters relating to its own national constitution. Even today, nations are striving for independence and the right to con-trol their own future. The United Nations (UN) grants independence to every nation – at least in theory. Nonetheless independence has its own cost.
Remaining independent together Friction is created when the independence
of one party restricts the independence of
another. Violent conflicts are often the result
of this kind of activism. In the age of global
networking and the interconnection of nations
and societies, it’s the end of the road for the
old idea of the independent state. More and
more countries are giving up elements of their
sovereignty to supra-national organisations
such as the European Union (EU), the UN or,
in times of financial crisis, the World Bank.
Countries can often achieve more when they
work together rather than pursuing an isolated
desire for absolute independence. The more
we cooperate at international level and the
more intensive this is, the less independent
we are, but then there is also less danger of
violent conflicts being played out. The EU,
which comprises a group of independent
countries and economies, was established
in the wake of the horror of the Second World
War on the basis of just this belief.
Thomas Jefferson
(b. 13 April 1743 in
Shadwell near Char-
lottesville, Virginia;
d. 4 July 1826 at
Monticello near
Charlottesville,
Virginia) was the
third President of the
United States (1801–
1809), the principal
author of the United
States Declaration of
Independence and
one of America’s
most influential politi-
cal philosophers.
Source: Wikipedia
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.
independence
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The boundaries of independence Independence is not an end in itself. Like in an
orchestra, where every instrument gives up a
part of its independence for the benefit of musi-
cal harmony, countries must also make com-
promises from time to time like all other social
structures. Parliamentarians, for example, are
guaranteed an independent mandate in most
democratic countries. Whether they rely on this
in a vote or whether they feel the compulsion
to vote, depends on each individual. Philoso-
phers have been racking their brains about the
boundaries of independence for many hundreds
of years. Immanuel Kant, for example, saw
independence as the opportunity for people to
determine who and what they are in their capac-
ity as intelligent beings. Striving too hard for
independence can lead to self-determination
becoming a problem – particularly when it is
viewed from a social perspective such as isola-
tion. Living together is only possible when peo-
ple have the opportunity to play an independent
role in social processes. This has long been
true, not only in politics.
Independence isn’t given to us for free.Success is a prerequisite for independence.
Simply put, you can only act, live and manage
matters free from interventions if you can afford
to. When young adults gradually break away
from the parental home, they can only reach
their desired freedom in the long-term if they
can provide their own food, a roof over their
heads and everything else that comes with the
adult world.
A country is no more in a position to do without
partnerships, whether of a strategic, political
or commercial nature, than a company is. The
stronger the partnership, the more impressive
the external impact. Often all that is needed
is cooperation with competitors. In times of
densely networked international economies and
the eagerness for short-term profits in many
independence
Immanuel Kant
(b. 22 April 1724
in Königsberg;
d. 12 February 1804
in Königsberg) was
a German philoso-
pher from the Age
of Enlightenment.
He is one of the
most influential
exponents of West-
ern philosophy.
Source: Wikipedia
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equity markets, the value of independence is
catching on more and more in people’s minds.
Anyone who doesn’t think in quarters but in
generations is no longer looking for a quick win
on the stock markets, but instead is looking for
sustainable solutions in order to preserve their
independence. Today, strong partnerships and
collaboration guarantee an individual’s inde-
pendence in more and more market sectors.
No independence without dependabilityAfter all independence also means being the
architect of your own good fortune. For exam-
ple, the more successful a division of a com-
pany is, the more customers it attracts or the
more turnover it generates, the more likely head
office will let it have a free rein with its projects.
It is also fair to conclude that a department
can demonstrate more success when it can act
independently and flexibly. Granting another
person independence has a lot to do with trust,
and not only when it involves a conflict situation
in a parent-child relationship. It also requires
dependability. Can I trust the other person with
enough personal responsibility to let them live
independently? Will I manage to leave my desire
for control to one side for a moment when the
other person is striving for independence?
Independence always takes two: one person
to enjoy it and another to allow it to happen.
It is not only to be found on the beach or in an
Alpine hut.
Anyone who thinks in generations is not looking for quick wins.
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An independent person is someone who strives for freedom and autonomy, and who needs their own space in a partnership. However an independent person is also someone who has a partner by their side to give them encour-agement and complement their strengths. Effective partnerships profit from both.
For Gebrüder Weiss, independence and part-
nership are not contradictory. Autonomy has
given the company the opportunity to follow its
long-term vision. However joint partnerships,
collaborations and strategic alliances can also
make use of the synergies and strengths of a
collective group. This extra benefit is worth
taking a look at. Partnerships protect the com-
mercial strengths of the group and can improve
the profitability and competitiveness of the
cooperating companies. In this sense, the
concept of a partnership means extra freedom
to act and grow, as well as maintain a strong
presence on the market. This improves the
independence of all partners that are involved.
Over the last few decades, Gebrüder Weiss
has formed a tight partner network through-
out Europe that is as close to the market and
as flexible as possible, and, above all, offers
regional expertise. The objective for each
collaboration is to bring together the best
from all systems and divide up the activities
and areas of responsibility in a sensible
manner. That’s the only way for us to provide
an all-round and efficient service to our shared
customer base. On the following pages, four
long-standing partners, representing all GW
partners, give their thoughts on independence
and partnership, and present their experiences
of cooperating with Gebrüder Weiss.
Independence requires strong partnerships
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35 years of working in partnership – a success story
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics GmbH & Co. KG Hellmann Worldwide Logis-tics is one of the leading global logistics providers. The company was estab-lished in 1871 by Carl Hein-rich Hellmann as a one-man operation and today is man-aged by the fourth genera-tion – Carl’s great-grandsons Jost and Klaus Hellmann. Hellmann owns 211 branch offices in 48 countries and employs 9,228 people world-wide. Its head office is in Osnabrück, Germany.
What makes a partnership of independent companies last over
many decades? It’s down to the many similarities between the
two companies. Gebrüder Weiss values entrepreneurial inde-
pendence in exactly the same way that Hellmann does. We are
proud to be a family-owned company in which sustainability
plays a hugely important role. The company will be passed on to
the next generation and that gives security to its employees and
customers. Swift decision-making processes and the ability to
operate the business freely make us successful in a market that
seems to be changing continuously and ever more quickly. We
have also been joint members of the System Alliance Europe
(SAE) since its foundation.
Such a long association creates confidence. The employees of
both companies know each other and take part in joint work-
shops to continually improve processes. The regular measure-
ment and evaluation of quality and development of common tar-
gets strengthens the sense of community and the unconditional
desire to give an outstanding performance. Over the years,
many friendships have emerged. What could be better than
continually working on this basis to make improvements for
the benefit of our customers.
Klaus Hellmann
Managing Partner
Partners
Gebrüder Weiss and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics have been work-ing together since 1 October 1977. Initially they collaborated on trans-port operations from Hellmann’s offices in northern Germany to and from Austria. In 1991 Hungary was added, followed in 2008 by five other countries where Gebrüder Weiss is represented.
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Enough room for well-capitalised and long-established independent players
Davies Turner is one of the UK’s leading independent freight forward-ers. With headquarters in London and seventeen other branches across the UK and Ireland, the still family-owned company employs more than 750 people. Davies Turner was founded in 1870 by Alfred Davies and is now run by his great-grandsons Michael and Philip Stephenson.
We are both members of Systems Alliance Europe, a groupage
network of independent companies around Europe, sharing cer-
tain IT and ISO quality standards and communicating via an inter-
net-based track and trace system. This collective network enables
us to offer competitively priced global transport solutions, com-
bining market coverage as wide as any multinational competitor
whilst retaining the advantage of genuine local market knowledge.
The fact that we have worked with so many of our partners around
the world for many years suggests that independence within a co-
operative framework suits our business and suits our ever growing
customer base. The polarisation of the logistics industry is not
something that unduly worries us, because the more mergers and
acquisitions there are amongst international freight and logistics
companies, the more room it leaves for well-capitalised and long-
established independent players to offer services that customers
cannot get elsewhere. The essence of such companies is that
owners, staff and management are working closely together. This
makes for great motivation at all levels, and speed of decision-
making. The bigger the major multinationals become the better,
because they leave economic areas that are not suitable for them
to take on but which we can move into. Freight consolidations and
niche markets are just two examples. We believe that there are
going to be many such opportunities for us over the next few years.
Michael Stephenson
Joint Managing Director
Our partnership with Gebrüder Weiss is long-standing and very successful. We have developed joint services together based on daily departures between the UK and Austria, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
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Partners
The recipe for success for companies that are built to last
Albini & Pitigliani SpA,generally known as the ALPI Group, is a leading inter-national freight forwarder based in Prato, Italy. With over 60 offices around the world and more than 400 destinations managed, the company ranks among the biggest Italian family-owned companies in the logistics industry. Albini & Pitigliani SpA has established best-practice standards in ground transportation, air and sea freight, customs services and supply chain management.
Growing our management from within may sound “old style”
today but it guarantees that our entrepreneurial spirit is shared
by all parties involved. Directors, managers and employees
alike are treated as a part of a special team and they are able to
communicate this emotional environment to our customers.
As a family company, we appreciate the importance of partner-
ships and collaboration. In reaching out for business partners
around the world, we always look for similarities in the business
model and attitude. What we have experienced in our longterm
relationship with Gebrüder Weiss is that “family touch” that
only great companies can keep for a long time; that mix of deep
competence and human understanding that can turn difficult
matters into simple solutions and tough decisions into smooth
agreements.
We are proud to be a partner of Gebrüder Weiss as we recognise
the same emotional environment, the same entrepreneurial
independence and the same long-term approach we express in
our business. That’s the recipe for success for companies that
are built to last.
Ferdinando Albini
CEO
The freight forwarder Albini & Pitigliani, founded/established in 1945, is now in its third generation of family ownership. The spirit of the found-ers is still alive and widespread among all parts of the company by its core management that is usually selected from within its own ranks: managers and directors have typically spent most of their professional life at the ALPI Group and completed many training sessions before getting their top positions.
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Two traditional companies with a long history grow together
Röhlig & Co. Holding GmbH & Co. KGSince 1852, Röhlig has been tackling the challenge of the increasing complexity of global logistics. The core business of this owner-man-aged company is sea and air freight, as well as project logistics. More than 2,000 employees from over 70 nations work for Röhlig in 31 countries. The head office is in Bremen (Germany).
Why does independence play an important role in this partner-
ship? Röhlig believes that independence is a major asset. It
enables us to retain control over our future and to be free to
decide what direction to take. Neither banks nor shareholders
should be able to decide this. Gebrüder Weiss has retained its
independence even longer than Röhlig. During its history, Röhlig
has already experienced how difficult it can be to maintain the
status of an independent company when there are non-family
shareholders. The current majority shareholder, Thomas W.
Herwig, bought back this share of the company in 1994 with the
aim of being able to pass on a strong and independent company
to his sons. The very successful collaboration between the two
companies Gebrüder Weiss and Röhlig has also always been
characterised by the fact that we have both wanted to remain
independent. In my view, it is this that has made it so successful.
For me personally, independence principally means the freedom
to be able to preserve certain principles – to pursue long-term
goals as a family-led company and to promote the values of
trust and fairness. Independence allows us to give our employ-
ees a great deal of freedom in their decision-making and to
encourage them in their development.
Ulrike Baum
Chief Human Resource Officer
In 1999, owner-managed companies Gebrüder Weiss and Röhlig decided to enter into an alliance. This partnership has enabled both sides to build their network together and open joint venture sub-sidiaries in new countries. This exceptionally successful collaboration recently celebrated its ten-year anniversary.
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Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.4020 LinzPrinz-Eugen-Straße 33T +43.732.7655.0F +43.732.7655.4480gw.ooe@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.2326 Maria LanzendorfWiener Straße 26T +43.1.79799.0F +43.1.79799.7100gw.wien@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.9063 Maria SaalWutschein 46T +43.4223.5050.0F +43.4223.5050.3500gw.kaernten@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.3380 PöchlarnManker Straße 55T +43.2757.4004.0F +43.2757.4004.4860gw.poechlarn@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.5020 SalzburgRobinigstraße 57 T +43.662.88912.0F +43.662.88912.3800gw.salzburg@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.4600 WelsTerminalstraße 91T +43.732.7655.0F +43.732.7655.9310gw.ooe@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.6961 Wolfurt-BahnhofSenderstraße 26T +43.5574.696.0F +43.5574.696.1110gw.wolfurt@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.6300 WörglGewerbepark 9T +43.5332.70011F +43.5332.70011.3319gw.woergl@gw-world.com
Germany
Gebrüder Weiss GmbH88131 LindauHeuriedweg 20T +49.8382.708.0F +49.8382.708.300service.lindau@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss GmbH87700 MemmingenKaratasstraße 6T +49.8331.49825.0F +49.8331.49825.838service.memmingen@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss GmbH90431 NurembergKirchhoffstraße 2T +49.911.958886.5980F +49.911.958886.5981ee-nuernberg@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss GmbH94036 PassauIndustriestraße 14bT +49.851.807.5900F +49.851.807.5910service.passau@ gw-world.com
Switzerland
Gebrüder Weiss AG9423 AltenrheinWerftstrasse 1T +41.58.458.5511F +41.58.458.5522kundencenter.schweiz@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss AG4133 PrattelnDürrenhübelstrasse 4T +41.58.458.5015F +41.58.458.5055service.basel@ gw-world.com
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Gebrüder Weiss d.o.o.71000 SarajevoDzemala Bijedica bbT +387.33.777.500F +387.33.777.504gw.bosnia@gw-world.com
Bulgaria
Gebrüder Weiss EOOD6100 KazanlakNikola Petkov Blv. 37AT +359.431.625.73F +359.431.641.95ilia.iliev@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss EOOD1582 SofiaProf. Tzvetan Lazarov Blvd. 97T +359.2.9700.400F +359.2.9700.431gw-bulgaria@gw-world.com
Croatia
Gebrüder Weiss d.o.o.10000 ZagrebJankomir 25T +385.1.3436.945F +385.1.3871.834gw.croatia@gw-world.com
Czech Republic
Gebrüder Weiss spol. s.r.o.370 01 České BudějoviceŽerotínova 1T +420.387.315.468F +420.387.315.470gw.czech@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss spol. s.r.o.500 03 Hradec KrálovéSlezské předměstíVavákova 963T +420.724 634 200provoz.hradec@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss spol. s.r.o.664 42 ModřiceCentral Trade Park ModřiceEvropská 870T +420.548.427.221F +420.547.217.102gw.czech@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss spol. s.r.o.720 00 Ostrava-HrabováNa Rovince 876T +420.596.613.119F +420.597.010.123gw.czech@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss spol. s.r.o.251 01 Říčany-JažloviceZděbradská 94T +420.323.209.240F +420.323.209.200gw.czech@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss spol. s.r.o.25219 RudnáK Vypichu 986T +420.311.659.659F +420.311.659.110gw.czech@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss spol. s.r.o.252 19 RudnáK Vypichu 1138T +420.311.549.601F +420.311.549.654gw.czech@gw-world.com
Georgia
Gebrüder Weiss LLC 0131 Tbilisi#5, 12 km D.Agmashenebeli AlleyT +995.32 224 44 44.1028F +995.32 224 44 44aleksandre.kharlamov@ gw-world.com
Hungary
Gebrüder Weiss Kft2330 DunaharasztiRaktár u. 2.T +36.24.506.700F +36.24.506.705gw.hungary@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Kft4087 HajdúdorogGáti utca 36T +36.24.506.812F +36.24.506.810gw.hajdu@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss – Honold Kft9200 MosonmagyaróvárÉger utca, Hrsz. 5791T +36.24.506.753F +36.24.506.755office.continental@ weiss-honold.com
Macedonia
Gebrüder Weiss DOOEL1041 Skopje24th Street, No 39 Sub IlindenT +389.2.2580.870F +389.2.2580.871gw.macedonia@ gw-world.com
Montenegro
Gebrüder Weiss d.o.o.81410 DanilovgradCurilac bbT +382.77.273.275/276F +382.77.273.277office.podgorica@ gw-world.com
Romania
Gebrüder Weiss S.R.L.310299 AradOgorului Street, nr FNCefin Logistic ParcZona Industriala SudT +40.357.423.913F +40.357.423.899office.ro@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss S.R.L.600344 BacauStr.Bradului, Nr. 158CT +40.334.405.412F +40.334.405.413office.ro@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss S.R.L.087015 Bolintin DealStr. Ithaca nr.1000T +40.372.678.500F +40.372.678.551office.ro@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss S.R.L.400397 Cluj NapocaStr. Traian Vuia, Nr 156Jud ClujT +40.372.770.896F +40.372.770.899office.ro@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss S.R.L.200440 CraiovaIncinta Popeci Utilaj GreuStrada Tehnicii, nr 1, birou C9T +40.372 678 485F +40.372 874 304office.ro@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss S.R.L.410515 OradeaStrada Lugojului nr 41, et 2T +40.359 467 441F +40.359 467 441office.ro@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss S.R.L.557260 SibiuStr. Banatului, Nr. 2Parcul Industrial SelimbarT +40.369.438.655F +40.369.438.656office.ro@gw-world.com
Serbia
Gebrüder Weiss D.O.O.11272 DobanovciBeogradska bbT +381.11.3715.200F +381.11.3715.201gw.serbia@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss D.O.O.34000 KragujevacBrace Poljakovic 16T +381.34 301 378F +381.34 301 379gw.serbia@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss D.O.O.16203 VucjeStrojkovceT +381.16 230 430F +381.16 230 402gw.serbia@gw-world.com
Slovakia
Gebrüder Weiss s.r.o.01401 BytcaHlavná 1400T +421.41.232.6675F +421.41.232.6674gw.slovakia@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss s.r.o.082 53 Presov-PetrovanyPetrovany-Vysielac 573T +421.51 321 6684F +421.51 321 6685zakaznicky.servis@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss s.r.o.903 01 SenecDial’ničná cesta 20T +421.2.3306.6500F +421.2.3306.6516gw.slovakia@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss s.r.o.960 01 ZvolenLieskovská cesta 2279T +421.45 232 6692F +421.45 232 6673zakaznicky.servis@ gw-world.com
Slovenia
Gebrüder Weiss d.o.o.1000 LjubljanaCelovska cesta 492T +386.1.5134550F +386.1.5134564gw.slovenia@gw-world.com
Turkey
Gebrüder Weiss G.m.b.H.34396 Maslak, IstanbulTürkiye İrtibat BürosuAyazaga Mahallesi, Meydan Sokak No: 1Beybi Giz Plaza, Kat: 27, Ofis No: 2707T +90.212.3356417.18F +90.212.3352500misel.yakop@gw-world.com
Ukraine
TOW Gebrüder Weiss 04070 KievNaberezhno-Khreschatytska 3-AT +380.44.5361258F +380.44.4943975valeriy.bordyuk@ gw-world.kiev.ua
TOW Gebrüder Weiss 89600 MukachevoWul. Kooperatiwna 46,Techno Center »Karpati«ZakarpatskaT +380.3131.37973F +380.3131.37973aram.pohosyan@gw-world.com
Air & SeaAustria
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.Air & Sea Terminal Innsbruck6060 HallLöfflerweg 35T +43.5223.206.352F +43.5223.206.482air-sea-innsbruck@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.Air & Sea Terminal Linz4063 HörschingFlughafen Linz-HörschingFlughafenstraße 1T +43.732.7655.9252F +43.732.7655.9256air-sea-linz@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.Air & Sea Terminal Vienna2326 Maria LanzendorfWiener Straße 26T +43.1.79.799.7703F +43.1.79.799.7771air-sea-sales-vienna@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.Air & Sea Terminal Klagenfurt9063 Maria SaalWutschein 46T +43.4223.5050.3485F +43.4223.5050.3503air-sea-klagenfurt@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.Air & Sea Terminal Salzburg5020 SalzburgRobinigstraße 57T +43.662.88912.3700F +43.662.88912.3809air-sea-salzburg@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.Air & Sea Terminal Vienna1300 Vienna-SchwechatVIE-Speditionsgeb. Obj. 263/1T +43.1.7007.32444F +43.1.7007.33329air-sea-sales-vienna@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.Air & Sea Terminal Graz8402 WerndorfAm Terminal 1cT +43.316.2904.9405F +43.316.2904.9412air-sea-graz@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.Air & Sea Terminal Wolfurt – HOH Airport6960 WolfurtSenderstraße 34T +43.5574.696.0F +43.5.9006.1920air-sea-wolfurt@gw-world.com
Germany
Weiss Ocean+Air Cargo GmbH20459 HamburgHerrengraben 3T +49.40.54005.0F +49.40.54005.3932office@woac.de
Switzerland
Gebrüder Weiss AGAir & Sea Terminal Basel4133 Pratteln 1Dürrenhübelstrasse 4T +41.58.458.5171F +41.58.458.5179air-sea-basel@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss AGAir & Sea Terminal Zurich8058 Zurich AirportFrachthof WestT +41.58.458.5200F +41.58.458.5248air-sea-zuerich@ gw-world.com
Aersped AG International8058 Zurich AirportFrachthof WestT +41.58.458.5600F +41.58.458.5635aersped@aersped.ch
Gebrüder Weiss Freight Factory International AG8058 Zurich AirportFrachthof WestT +41.58.458.5647F +41.58.458.5649info@ffiag.ch
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Gebrüder Weiss d.o.o.Air & Sea Terminal Sarajevo71000 SarajevoDzemala Bijedica bbT +387.33.777.505F +387.33.777.504airsea.sarajevo@ gw-world.com
Bulgaria
Gebrüder Weiss EOODAir & Sea Terminal Sofia1582 SofiaProf. Tzvetan Lazarov Blvd. 97T +359.2.9700.400F +359.2.9700.456air-sea-sofia@gw-world.com
Croatia
Gebrüder Weiss d.o.o.Air & Sea Terminal Zagreb10150 Zagreb-AirportPleso b.b., P.O. Box 30T +385.1.6265.211F +385.1.6265.491air-sea-zagreb@gw-world.com
Czech Republic
Gebrüder Weiss spol. s.r.o.Air & Sea Terminal Ostrava720 00 Ostrava-HrabováNa Rovince 876T +420.597.010.120F +420.597.010.123air-sea-ostrava@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss spol. s.r.o.Air & Sea Terminal Prague16008 PragueTerminál Menzies/K letisti 57T +420.220.113.653F +420.224.281.054air-sea-prague@gw-world.com
Hungary
Gebrüder Weiss KftAir & Sea Terminal Budapest2220 VecsésAirport Business ParkLőrinci út 59, C4. ÉpületT +36.24.506.780F +36.29.352.901air-sea-budapest@ gw-world.com
Italy
Brigl Weiss Air & Sea Cargo GmbH39100 BozenMitterhoferstraße 1T +39.0471.246.276F +39.0471.246.180info@briglweiss.it
Romania
Gebrüder Weiss S.R.L.Air & Sea Terminal Bucuresti012101 BucurestiBlvd. Expozitiei nr. 1, Etaj 8T +40.372.67.8520F +40.372.67.8539air-sea-bucuresti@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss S.R.L.Air & Sea Terminal Cluj400397 Cluj-NapocaStr. Traian Vuia nr. 156T +40.372.678.572F +40.364.730.687air-sea-cluj@gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss S.R.L.Air & Sea Terminal ConstantaPort Constanta Sud – AgigeaCMB, Etaj 2, Cam. 106BT +40.241.480.955F +40.241.480.958air-sea-constanta@ gw-world.com
Serbia
Cargo T. Weiss d.o.o.Air & Sea Terminal Belgrade11070 Novi BeogradMilutina Milankovica 23, ulaz 1T +381.11.311.5441F +381.11.311.0547air-sea-belgrade@ gw-world.com
Slovakia
Gebrüder Weiss s.r.o.Air & Sea Terminal Bratislava821 04 BratislavaMokráň záhon 4T +421.2.3306.6584F +421.2.3306.6514air-sea-bratislava@ gw-world.com
Slovenia
Gebrüder Weiss d.o.o.Air & Sea Terminal Brnik4210 Brnik-AerodromAirport LjubljanaT+386.4.201.8490F+386.4.201.8494air-sea-ljubljana@ gw-world.com
Gebrüder Weiss d.o.o.Air & Sea Terminal Koper6000 KoperKoper SeaportAnkaranska cesta 7bT +386.5.6638.530F +386.5.6638.535air-sea-koper@ gw-world.com
Ukraine
TOW Gebrüder WeissAir & Sea Terminal Kiev04070 Kiev3-a Naberezhno-Khreschatytska Str., of 23T +380.44.536.1258F +380.44.494.3975nickolay.tsarkov@ gw-world.kiev.ua
Weiss-RohligCanada
Weiss-Rohlig Canada IncDorval (Montreal) QC H9S 5J9185 Dorval Avenue, Suite 301AT +1.514.633.0006F +1.514.631.3330info-mtl@weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig Canada IncToronto, ON M9C 5E9703 Evans Avenue, Suite 201T +1.416.621.1600F +1.416.621.5656info-tor@weiss-rohlig.com
China
Weiss-Rohlig China Co.,Ltd. Beijing Branch100027 BeijingF-7-F, Fu Hua MansionNo. 8 Chaoyang Men Avenue (N)T +86.10.6554.1916F +86.10.6554.3090beijing@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig China Co., Ltd.130033 ChangchunRm 101, JIT Mansion, No. 3033 Pudong Roadeconomic and technological dev zoneT +86.431.8469.9983F +86.431.8469.9973yu.wu@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig China Ltd.Chengdu Representative Office610041 ChengduUnit I, 6th FloorGuoxin Mansion No. 77 Xiyu StreetT+86.28.8619.8000F+86.28.8619.8001chengdu@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig China Ltd.Chongqing Representative Office400020 ChongqingUnit 1005, Jia Nian Hua TowerNo. 9 Walking StreetT +86.23.8679.2891F +86.23.8679.2893chongqing@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig China Co., Ltd. Dalian Branch116000 DalianRm 2110, MingShi Fortune CenterNo. 20A, GangWan Road,Zhongshan DistrictT +86.411.3956.9111/39569222F +86.411.3956.9000dalian@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig Hong Kong Ltd.510620 GuangzhouUnit 2046, Vili International BuildingNo,167 Linhe Xi Road Tianhe DistrictT +86.20.38395088F +86.20.38104900info-guangzhou@ weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig China Co., Ltd. Nanjing Branch210018 NanjingRm 1502 Zifeng Tower (Podium)No. 8 Zhongshan North RoadT +86.25.8681.6006F +86.25.8681.6007nanjing@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig China Co., Ltd. Ningbo Branch315010 NingboRoom 8608Howard Johnson OfficeNo. 230, Liuting StreetT +86.574.2788.8201F +86.574.2788.8200ningbo@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig China Co., Ltd. Qingdao Branch266003 QingdaoRm 3C-1, Huiquan Dynasty HotelNo. 9 Nan Hai RoadT +86.532.8607.7890F +86.532.8287.6140qingdao@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig China Co., Ltd.200021 ShanghaiRm 1712-17191 Corporate AvenueNo. 222 Hubin RoadT +86.21.6340.6000F +86.21.6340.6858shanghai@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig Int’l Forwarding (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.518001 ShenzhenWorld Finance Centre, Tower ASuite 6BNo. 4003, East Shennan RoadLuo Hu DistrictT +86.755.3306.3200F +86.755.3306.3220info-shenzhen@ weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig China Co., Ltd. Tianjin Branch300042 TianjinB22 D-EMansion of Triumphal ArchNo 66 Nanjing Road Hexi DistrictT +86.22.2339.8246F +86.22.2339.8248tianjin@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig China Ltd.Urumqi Representative Office830011 UrumqiRm 1109, Markor PlazaNo. 26 South Beijing RoadXinjiang ProvinceT +86.991.3665.806F +86.991.3665.807urumqi@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig China Co., Ltd. Xiamen Branch361006 XiamenRm 619 Minmetal BuildingNo. 226 Dongdu RoadT +86.592.3107.558F +86.592.3107.498xiamen@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig China Ltd.Xi’an Representative Office710075 XianRoom 806, Building A Seastar City PlazaNo. 37 Keji Road, Hi-tech Industrial Development ZoneT +86.029.8831.7047F +86.029.8831.7078xian@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig Hong Kong Ltd.524000 ZhanjiangRoom11-12, 19th FloorRongJi International Plaza Business TowerNo. 183, GuanHai Road Development ZonesT +86.759.2660500F +86.759.2660400info-zhanjiang@ weiss-rohlig.com
Hong Kong
Weiss-Rohlig Hong Kong Ltd.KowloonUnit A, 3/Floor, Pioneer Building213 Wai Yip Street, Kwun TongT +852.2268.9300F +852.2345.6060info-hongkong@ weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig Hong Kong Ltd.Kowloon BayUnit B 3 Floor 1-3 Kai Hing RoadT +852.2759 9732F +852.2759 3622info-hongkong@ weiss-rohlig.com
India
Weiss-Rohlig India Pvt. Ltd.Ahmedabad 380 009B/h Natraj. Off Ashram Road204, Narayaan Krupa Nr. Sakar V T +91.79.4009.3845F +91.79.2658.0715ahmedabad@weiss-rohlig.in
Weiss-Rohlig India Pvt. Ltd.Bangalore 560 008139, Old Airport Road, KodihalliOxford Towers, 6th Floor Unit 711, OFFT +91.80.4905.8300F +91.80.4905.8301bangalore@weiss-rohlig.in
Weiss-Rohlig India Pvt. Ltd.Chennai 600 086Steeple Reach Block B, 3rd FloorNo. 25 Cathedral RoadGopalapuramT +91.44.42980800F +91.44.42980831chennai@weiss-rohlig.in
Head OfficeWeiss-Rohlig India Pvt. Ltd.Chennai 600 086Steeple Reach Block B 3rd FloorNo. 25 Cathedral RoadGopalapuramT +91.44.42980800F +91.44.42980830rangamani.br@ weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig India Pvt. Ltd.Gandhidham 370 201 GujaratSDX (South), 41/1 Second Floor Near Sound TrackOpp. Old&New Bin Harif Dabelis Street, behind Main MarketT +91.2836.650772, 650773F +91.2836.231105kandla@weiss-rohlig.in
Weiss-Rohlig India Pvt. Ltd.Kolkata 700 020 West BengalCrescent Towers, 5th Floor229 A J C Bose RoadT +91.33.40084734F +91.33.22900645kolkata@weiss-rohlig.in
Weiss-Rohlig India Pvt. Ltd.Mumbai 400 059502/503/504, A-Wing5th Floor, Mangalya ChambersMarol Makwana Road Andheri (E) T +91.22.42142401F +91.22.42142444mumbai@weiss-rohlig.in
Weiss-Rohlig India Pvt. Ltd.Nagpur 440 015Wardha Road | N-48 Sneh NagarS-3 Manikgadh ApartmentT +91.712.2292024F +91.712.2292024nagpur@weiss-rohlig.in
Weiss-Rohlig India Pvt. Ltd.New Delhi 110 00162B 6th Floor Himalaya House23 Marg, Connaught PlaceT +91.11.46460707F +91.11.23314563delhi@weiss-rohlig.in
Weiss-Rohlig India Pvt. Ltd.Pune 411 001C-1 Liberty Phase IINorth Main Road Koregaon ParkT +91.20.2615.0496F +91.20.4120.364pune@weiss-rohlig.in
Weiss-Rohlig India Pvt. Ltd.Tuticorin 628 00848/1, Bryant Nagar Ist Street – EastT +91.461.2376155F +91.461.2376238tuticorin@weiss-rohlig.in
Japan
Weiss-Rohlig Japan Co. Ltd.Higashi Kayabacho Yuraku Bldg. 6F1-17-25 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku104-0033 TokyoT +81.3.6280.5530F +81.3.6280.5590airtokyo@weiss-rohlig.netseatokyo@weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig Japan Co. Ltd.9/Floor Minami Senba Heart Bldg.2-3-2 Minami Senba, Chuo-Ku542-0081 OsakaT +81.6.6263.0288airosaka@weiss-rohlig.netseaosaka@weiss-rohlig.net
Singapore
Weiss-Rohlig Singapore Pte. Ltd.Singapore 169877171 Chin Swee Road #04-01San CentreT +65.6535.3345F +65.6535.7747lincoln.waters@ weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig Singapore Pte. Ltd.Singapore 819454119 Airport Cargo Road #04-02 Changi Airfreight CentreT +65.6785.3393F +65.6785.0300lincoln.waters@ weiss-rohlig.com
Taiwan
Weiss-Rohlig Taiwan Ltd.Taipei6/F, No. 213 Sec. 5Nanjing E RoadT +886.2.2766.1000F +886.2.2766.0002info.taiwan@weiss-rohlig.net
Thailand
Weiss-Rohlig Thailand Ltd.10110 Bangkok10/1–2nd Floor Soi Farm Watana, Rama 4 RoadPrakhanong, KlongtoeyT +66.2.3812940F +66.2.3812937-38jimmy.jensen@weiss-rohlig.com
United Arab Emirates(UAE)
Weiss-Rohlig U.A.E. LLCDubaiAl Shamsi Building, 1st FloorUnit 120, Oud MethaP.O. Box 2737T +971.4.337.2340F +971.4.334.8143info.dubai@weiss-rohlig.net
USA
Weiss-Rohlig USA LLCAtlanta, GA 303494820 Clark Howell HighwaySuite A-4T +1.404.209.3922F +1.404.920.3251info.us@weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig USA LLCBoston, MA 0215046 Arlington Street, ChelseaT +1.617.884.0991info.us@weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig USA LLCChicagoDes Plaines, IL 60018351, Touhy Ave, Suite 100T +1.224.563.3200F +1.224.563.3201info.us@weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig USA LLCDallas, Grapevine TX 760511111 South Main Street Suite 240T +1.817.865.5058F +1.817.865.5089info.us@weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig USA LLCHouston, TX 77032Texas Branch3340D Greens Rd, Suite 710T +1.281.227.6666F +1.281.219.3631info.us@weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig USA LLCLos AngelesEl Segundo, CA 902451960 E. Grand Ave. Suite 420T +1.310.414.9300F +1.310.414.3900info.us@weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig USA LLCMiami, FL 331261607 NW 82nd Avenue, DoralT +1.305.716.0884F +1.305.716.0885info.us@weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig USA LLCNew YorkCranford, NJ 0701620 Commerce Drive, Suite 226T +1.908.931.1500F +1.908.931.1593info.us@weiss-rohlig.com
Weiss-Rohlig USA LLCSan Francisco, CA 94066San Bruno1150 Bay Hill Drive, Suite 121T +1.650.588.1392F +1.650.588.1792info.us@weiss-rohlig.com
Vietnam
Weiss-Rohlig Vietnam Company LimitedHo Chi Minh CityHD Tower, 9th Floor25bis Nguyen Thi Minh Khai District 1T +84.8.3822.5430F +84.8.3822.5450cristian.predan@ weiss-rohlig.net
Weiss-Rohlig Vietnam Company LimitedHanoiCBC Building, 3rd Floor3bis Dang Thai Than Hoan Kiem DistrictT +84.4.3933.3868F +84.4.3933.3889cristian.predan@ weiss-rohlig.net
Business units
Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.automotive logistics 4600 WelsAustriaTerminalstraße 91T +43.732.7655.9349F +43.732.7655.9311automotive@gw-world.com
Fashionet-AustriaTextilspedition GmbH2333 LeopoldsdorfAustriaArbeitergasse 50T +43.2235.47838F +43.2235.43839info@fashionet.co.at
Gebrüder WeissGesellschaft m.b.H.leisure+sports logistics3380 PöchlarnAustriaManker Straße 55T +43.2757.4004.4831F +43.2757.4004.4840sports@gw-world.com
tectraxxHigh Tech Logistics2351 Wiener NeudorfAustriaBrown-Boveri-Straße 6T +43.1.79.799.7600F +43.1.79.799.7639office@tectraxx.com
Subsidiaries
dicall – Weiss-Logistik- Systeme GmbH8401 Kalsdorf bei GrazAustriaFeldkirchenstraße 14–16T +43.810.810.210F +43.3135.2002.529office@dicall.com
inet-logistics GmbH6850 DornbinAustriaFärbergasse 17T +43.5572.7374.0F +43.5572.7374 1599office@inet-logistics.com
inet-logistics GmbH1010 ViennaAustriaAnnagasse 5T +43.5572.7374.0F +43.5572.7374.1579office.oesterreich@inet-logistics.com
inet-logistics GmbH61440 OberurselGermanyIn der Au 19T +49.6171.694.16.10F +49.6171.694.16.05office.deutschland@inet-logistics.com
inet-logistics GmbH8330 PfäffikonSwitzerlandWitzbergstrasse 7T +41.58.458.5250F +41.58.458.5251office.schweiz@ inet-logistics.com
inet-logistics Co., Ltd.41220 Udon ThaniThailand11 Moo 3, Tesaban Sao LaoAmphur Nong Wao So Tambol Non WaiT +66.86.860.4747F +66.86.458.2404office.thailand@ inet-logistics.com
inet-logistics Co., Ltd.40000 Khon KaenThailandLak Muang Office Gallery3/21 Sri Chan Road, Nai Muang SubdistrictMuang DistrictT +66.43.009.701office.thailand@ inet-logistics.com
Gebrüder WeissRail Cargo Ges.m.b.H.2326 Maria LanzendorfAustriaWiener Straße 26T +43.1.79799F +43.1.79799.7079rail.cargo@gw-world.com
x|vise innovative logistics GmbH6923 LauterachAustriaBundesstraße 110T + 43.59006.2950F + 43.59006.2959office@xvise.com
x|vise innovative logistics GmbH2326 Maria LanzendorfAustriaWiener Straße 26T +43.59006.2961F +43.59006.2969office@xvise.com
Gebrüder Weiss GmbHMAKOMBundesstraße 1106923 LauterachAustria
Project ManagementFrank Haas
Thomas Konrad
Editorial TeamRaimund Fink
Frank Haas
Sylvie Rest
Gabriele Schneider
PhotographyGebrüder Weiss archive
Graphic DesignDalpra & Partner
René Dalpra
Silvia Wasner
Joachim Zettl
Stefan Žvokelj
Translation/Editorial OfficeRenée Lormans
Xplanation Language Services
LithographyGünter König
PrintingAZ Druck und Datentechnik
GmbH, Kempten
We would like to thank everyone involved for their support in making this annual report possible.
GWP – Gebrüder Weiss-Parcel Service (DPD)Austria
Depot 06266060 Hall in TirolSchlöglstraße 45T +43.810.810.110F +43.5223.53439office@depot626.dpd.at
Depot 06288401 Kalsdorf bei GrazFeldkirchenstraße 14–16T +43.810.810.110F +43.3135.57770office@depot628.dpd.at
Depot 06308700 LeobenWaltenbachstraße 7T +43.810.810.110F +43.3842.8347.214office@depot630.dpd.at
Depot 06222100 LeobendorfIndustriezeile 2T +43.810.810.110F +43.2262.6819.223office@depot622.dpd.at
Depot 0621 – Headquarters2333 Leopoldsdorf bei WienArbeitergasse 50T +43.810.810.110F +43.2235.432.89office@depot621.dpd.at
Depot 06233380 PöchlarnManker Straße 55T +43.810.810.110F +43.2757.8867office@depot623.dpd.at
Depot 06276832 SulzIndustriestraße 16T +43.810.810.110F +43.5522.70252.63office@depot627.dpd.at
Border Offices Austria
6841 MäderSchweizerstraße 49T +43.5574.696.2780F +43.5574.696.2785
6812 MeiningenGrenzübergangT +43.5574.696.2770F +43.5574.696.2775
6800 Feldkirch-TisisGrenzübergangT +43.5574.696.2760F +43.5574.696.2765
6845 HohenemsDiepoldsauer Straße 134T +43.5574.696.1272 / 1273F +43.5576.77186
6912 HörbranzAutobahnzollamtT +43.5574.696.1184F +43.5574.696.1146
6890 LustenauReichsstraße 28T +43.5574.696.1270 / 1271F +43.5574.696.1181
6960 WolfurtGemeinschaftszollamt AT/CHT +43.5574.696.1258F +43.5574.696.1182gw.wolfurt@gw-world.com
Switzerland
9434 AuBorderT +41.58.458.5300F +41.58.458.5309kundencenter.schweiz@ gw-world.com
9430 St. MargrethenGrenzstrasse 24T +41.58.458.5330F +41.58.458.5340kundencenter.schweiz@ gw-world.com
MSV Verzollungen GmbH4057 Basel-WeilGZA Basel-WeilT +41.58.458.5180/5190F +41.58.458.5189/5199msv.import@toveno.commsv.export@toveno.com
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