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 press releases
Lauterach 12 October 2011
Gebrüder Weiss extends Air & Sea Management teamOn 1 October, Vojislav Jevtic (39) has taken over the Groupwide Product Management Sea Freight and Project Logistics & Break Bulk Management at Gebrüder Weiss.
Lauterach 19 September 2011
First gas-powered HGV with dual-fuel drive now in use at Gebrüder Weiss Environmentally friendly truck travels exclusively for Siemens AG Österreich in the Greater Vienna area.
Lauterach 23 March 2011
Gebrüder Weiss books persistent growthThe transport and logistics company closed the 2010 financial year with a provisional 17.8% increase in turnover compared to the previous year.
Lauterach 02 March 2011
Gebrüder Weiss launches new Europe product: ”GW pro.line”The transport and logistics service provider GW offers its customers a new product in the field of general cargo and groupage freight as of 1 March. The major innovations are daily departures from and to all locations as well as defined transit times.
Lauterach 16 February 2011
GW: First climate-neutral logistics hall in Austria constructedSustainability is one of the core values of transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss, as proven by the construction of Austria's first climate-neutral logistics hall at the Wörgl site.
Lauterach 22 November 2010
GW Romania: Successful implementation of the new cross-docking terminal in SibiuIn accordance with the project’s schedule, Gebrüder Weiss implemented its new cross-docking terminal in Sibiu on Friday, 5 November. The Romanian GW network will benefit from the centrally situated terminal.
Lauterach 19 October 2010
GW is now a State-honoured training companyOn 12 October, Gebrüder Weiss was awarded the ”State-honoured training company” prize by the Federal Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth in Vienna. The award took place on the ”Day of Apprenticeship 2010”.
Lauterach 29 September 2010
Sustainable reporting is based on transparency As the leading Austrian logistics company, GW has drawn up its sustainability report pursuant to the internationally recognised GRI standard and has been distinguished with the GRI quality seal.
Lauterach 07 September 2010
New Director at Gebrüder WeissLong-standing employee Werner Hagen is in charge of the areas Finance and Accounting, Corporate Controlling as well as payroll accounting.
Lauterach 28 June 2010
WeissBuch³ publishedHeidi and Paul Senger-Weiss present the long and varied history of the traditional logistics company Gebrüder Weiss.
Lauterach 17 March 2010
Gebrüder Weiss on courseDuring 2009, Gebrüder Weiss, the Austrian transport and logistics company continued to invest in the expansion of its network in India, Central and Eastern Europe.
Lauterach 18 January 2010
Gebrüder Weiss joins forces with freight forwarder DiehlWith the acquisition of 25 per cent, the logistics service provider strengthens its position in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Lauterach 23 November 2009
Gebrüder Weiss takes over Serbian company EurocargoThe Austrian logistics service provider is strengthening its position in the Balkans by taking over the established freight forwarder and logistics company.
Lauterach 13 October 2009
Gebrüder Weiss opens in Macedonia With the opening of the new location in Skopje, the logistics provider guarantees a seamless transport service from and to the Balkan region.
Lauterach 28 August 2009
Gebrüder Weiss increases effectiveness in IndiaWith its joining of Tricon Shipping and the name change to Weiss-Röhlig India, GW strengthens its global network with 16 locations on the subcontinent.
Lauterach 03 August 2009
GW starts running its terminal in Maria Saal Construction for 8.5 m Euros creates ten new jobs
Lauterach 06 April 2009
Gebrüder Weiss opens new office in ThailandGW and long-term partner Röhlig found another joint venture: Since January this year 13 employees work in the new Weiss-Röhlig office in the Bangkok metropolis.
Vienna 11 March 2009
Stability with Gebrüder WeissThe transport and logistics company ended the last business year with an increase in turnover of just below 4.5 percent.
Lauterach 02 February 2009
First Weiss-Rohlig launched office in Japan Gebrüder Weiss (GW) continues to perpetuate its series of joint ventures and opened their first office in the ”Land of the Rising Sun”, such strengthening its position in a demanding and high potential market environment.
Lauterach 20 January 2009
New branch manager at Gebrüder Weiss GmbH GrazArmin Dunst (42) took over the management of the GW Graz Branch from the New Year. Dunst sets his sights on growth - despite the difficult economic situation.
Lauterach 12 January 2009
GW takes over activities of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in the Czech Republic.GW and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics merge strengths. As of January 1, GW heads the existing surface and logistics activities of the two companies in the Czech Republic.
Lauterach 01 December 2008
GW Salzburg opens new logistics centre in Bergheim Beginning on 1 December, GW Salzburg bundled its entire logistics business at its new location in Bergheim to create the ideal conditions for providing even better integrated solutions.
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 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 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 partnership Two 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
Vienna 12 March 2008
Sustainable investment by Gebrüder Weiss With 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 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 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 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-depth Gebrüder Weiss Air & Sea now also delivers a multilingual company magazine
Wien, Lauterach 07 May 2007
Gebrüder Weiss receives Klima:aktiv awardNew route planning software could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 410 tonnes annually in the future
Lauterach 26 April 2007
x|vise strengthens team The 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
Lauterach 05 February 2007
New border office at Mäder-Kriessern
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