Gebrüder Weiss says it managed to expand its market position in 2025 despite operating in a difficult economic environment.
The company reported year-on-year growth in cargo volumes handled by its Air & Sea division, with the strongest increases seen on routes between Europe and Asia and within Asia itself. In airfreight, the volume uplift was driven primarily by e-commerce traffic between China and Europe.
However, lower air and ocean freight rates affected revenue performance in that division. Air & Sea revenues came in at €913m, slightly below the €929m recorded in 2024.
The group performed better in its logistics operations, where revenues from contract logistics and supply chain management rose 7% year on year to €147m. In supply chain management, the company develops tailored customer solutions and uses data-driven analytics to manage and optimise supply chains more efficiently.
Across all business areas, the Lauterach-based group generated total net revenues of €2.73bn, compared with €2.71bn in 2024.
Chief executive Wolfram Senger-Weiss said 2025 was a challenging year, particularly in the company’s core markets in Central Europe. Still, he noted that the group was able to grow and continue investing at the same time, which he said reflected both the strength of the organisation and its solid financial base.
According to Senger-Weiss, Europe remains the company’s operational backbone and the main focus of its investments. At the same time, the group is looking to strengthen its presence in international growth markets and continue evolving its global network strategically.
Looking ahead, the company expects 2026 to remain demanding. Senger-Weiss warned that uncertainty across global trade will continue to affect the industry and said the latest escalation in the Middle East is another reminder of how quickly global supply chains can be disrupted.
He stressed that stable transport networks and reliable partners are becoming increasingly important in such an environment. He also said Gebrüder Weiss is in a strong position to support customers through future challenges thanks to its international footprint, financial stability and continued investments in infrastructure and technology.
Separately, the company recently appointed Alessandro Cacciola as chief operating officer air and sea and as a member of the executive board, effective March 1. He succeeds Lothar Thoma, who will leave the company for personal reasons on March 31.
