Press releases
At this site we make an overview of this year’s press releases available to the media. If you have questions or require further information regarding a press release, do not hesitate to contact us since we will be pleased to help you. The archive provides you with the press releases of the last years.
Overview Pressreleases
Lauterach 14 November 2008
Austrian State Prize for Gebrüder Weiss The Vorarlberg-based transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss was awarded the Austrian State Prize for Orange Combi Cargo (OCC).
Lauterach 09 October 2008
Groundbreaking for GW Logistics Terminal in Maria SaalWork recently began on the 7.5-million-euro new construction project. The project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2009. It will create 20 new jobs for the Maria Saal location.
Lauterach 23 September 2008
Partnership for transport innovationTogether with REWE GROUP Austria and Rail Cargo Austria (RCA), Gebrüder Weiss (GW) has come up with an innovative and ‘green’ solution for shifting freight transport onto the railway network.
Lauterach 29 August 2008
Gebrüder Weiss and Hellmann Worldwide Logisticsexpand partnership to Rüsselsheim/Frankfurt a. M.
Lauterach 28 August 2008
First Gebrüder Weiss office in Bosnia and HerzegovinaWith the opening of its newest location in Sarajevo, Gebrüder Weiss guarantees seamless transport conditions to and from the Balkan region.
Lauterach 31 July 2008
Gebrüder Weiss on its way to becoming best USA service providerService campaign generating ideal general conditions for shipments between Europe and the USA.
Lauterach 28 July 2008
GW Passau: regional player with worldwide connectionsIndividual regional logistics solutions and direct connection to the global network make GW Passau the strong logistics partner in the region.
Lauterach 30 June 2008
Gebrüder Weiss Builds in RomaniaOn June 2nd construction work began in Bucharest for the modern 15-million-euro logistics terminal.
Lauterach 04 June 2008
Gebrüder Weiss and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics strengthen partnershipTwo of the largest private transport and logistics companies in the European general cargo market expand their long-time partnership.
Lauterach 02 June 2008
Cut from the same clothArchitects Kaufmann | Rüf trust Hämmerle and Gebrüder Weiss (GW)
Lauterach 27 May 2008
East-West Cargo Train Wins Award Gebrüder Weiss presented with the 2008 TRIGOS for reducing truck transports
Lauterach 02 April 2008
Gebrüder Weiss Expands Air & Sea Network Gebrüder Weiss AG Switzerland (GW) strengthens location in Zurich with purchases of AERSPED AG International and Freight Factory International AG.
Vienna 12 March 2008
Sustainable investment by Gebrüder WeissWith clever solutions and a wide understanding of responsibility
Lauterach 25 February 2008
GW invests 7 million in Maria SaalModernisation and expansion at Maria Saal signifies a new course setting in Carinthia.
Lauterach 11 February 2008
Gebrüder Weiss opens 16th office in ChinaNew location in the biggest city in the world
Lauterach 08 January 2008
GW sets the tracks for the futureOn January 7, the first Orange Combi Cargo rolled along the rails.
Lauterach 21 December 2007
Number One in AustriaTop freight users confirm Gebrüder Weiss as market leader in general cargo
Lauterach 17 December 2007
GW building new forwarding centre in BasleThis means that the transport and logistics company will be moving closer to its customers.
Lauterach 04 December 2007
From Bottleneck to Success Factorx|vise sets the course for the future of logistics at Drexel und Weiss
Lauterach 16 November 2007
Gebrüder Weiss: moving forwardWith the AEO certification (Authorised Economic Operator), the EU is reacting to increased security requirements in the cross-border movement of goods.
Lauterach 12 November 2007
Gebrüder Weiss & Rail Cargo Austria get road traffic running on the railwaysSwitching road freight traffic to rail is continuing! From 2008, 16,500 road trucks will be transported by rail in an eco-friendly way.
Lauterach 25 September 2007
Service Excellence as of now in MontrealGebrüder Weiss opens a second location in Canada.
Lauterach 11 September 2007
Spanish traffic initiative for the futureGebrüder Weiss to team up with European specialist José Salvat, S.A.
Lauterach 05 September 2007
Gebrüder Weiss Grows in RomaniaLogistics centre on the outskirts of Bucharest in the planning
Lauterach 20 July 2007
GW Memmingen Expands with the Environment in MindThe new expansion not only triples capacities at the location but also makes a contribution to lasting environmental protection thanks to its photovoltaic array (solar electricity system).
Lauterach 10 July 2007
Gebrüder Weiss Makes Big Investments in HungaryThe Austrian forwarder and logistics specialist GW continues implementation of its investment policy
Lauterach 06 July 2007
Gebrüder Weiss Partners with Transland A strong partner for Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia
Lauterach 29 June 2007
New Hub at Shanghai AirportLarger, more useful and safer: Weiss-Röhlig China leases warehouse for improved service quality
Lauterach 22 June 2007
Launch of tectraxx in CarinthiaOpening of a new logistics center in Klagenfurt
Lauterach 15 June 2007
Major order for x|vise in DubaiTwo years ago, x|vise innovative logistics GmbH took the imposing step of becoming the first logistics consulting firm in Dubai.
Lauterach 01 June 2007
Successful market launch in TaiwanGebrüder Weiss and partner Röhlig open an office in the capital Taipei
Lauterach 25 May 2007
Gebrüder Weiss will be relying on market leader in PortugalLauterach 09 May 2007
Airfreight and Seafreight: Up close and in-depthGebrüder Weiss Air & Sea now also delivers a multilingual company magazine
Wien, Lauterach 07 May 2007
Just in time for the environmentGebrüder Weiss receives Klima:aktiv award – 410 tonnes less CO2
Lauterach 26 April 2007
x|vise strengthens teamThe x|vise logistics consulting firm headquartered in Vorarlberg boosts its staff and expands its customer service.
Lauterach 12 April 2007
Transport services in China: Top service yields top resultsGebrüder Weiss concludes its "Orange Dragon” campaign in China with a 22-percent increase in shipments
Altenrhein, Lauterach 29 March 2007
Gebrüder Weiss Switzerland also routes by railConsolidated wagons from Altenrhein to Lausanne save 250 truck loads per year
Memmingen, Lauterach 07 March 2007
Growth unabated for logistician Gebrüder WeissExpansion to come from beefing up existing location – 4 million Euro earmarked for the future; 40 new jobs
Vienna 27 February 2007
Gebrüder Weiss intensifies investment campaignFurther 100 million Euros for more customer proximity
Lauterach, Vienna 20 February 2007
Top management change at the Vienna Air & Sea TerminalHarald Kostial is the new manager of this Gebrüder Weiss branch
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