Fracht AG
Swiss family-owned international freight forwarder and logistics group founded in 1955, operating over 150 offices worldwide.
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Overview
Fracht AG, commonly known as the Fracht Group, is a Swiss international logistics and freight forwarding group headquartered in Basel. Founded in 1955 by Rudolf Reisdorf Sr., the company remains family-owned and independent, with the Reisdorf family still controlling the business. It is one of the longer-established independent forwarders in Europe, having grown from a local Swiss operation into a global network spanning more than 150 offices in over 50 countries and employing more than 2,500 logistics experts. The group operates as both a traditional freight forwarder and a licensed Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC). Its service portfolio covers air freight, ocean freight (FCL and LCL), trucking (LTL, FTL, oversized and cross-border), rail freight, project cargo, heavy-lift and multimodal transport, as well as procurement and distribution logistics. Fracht is particularly known for complex project logistics, serving industries such as machinery, pharmaceuticals, energy and construction. Fracht's history includes early overseas expansion to New York in 1965, entry into Germany in 1976, and major project logistics work in the 1980s and 1990s. The company expanded into Asia in 1984, Australia in 1987, South America in 1998 and Africa in 2018. In 2001, Rudolf Reisdorf Jr. succeeded his father as CEO. The group has received industry recognition, including multiple Heavy Lift Awards, and in 2023 became a Main Partner of the MLS club Inter Miami CF. In 2025 Fracht celebrated its 70th anniversary and modernized its long-standing logo.
History
Fracht AG was founded in 1955 in Basel, Switzerland, by Rudolf Reisdorf Sr. The company began as a local freight forwarder and grew steadily through the post-war expansion of international trade. In 1965, Fracht opened its first overseas branch in New York, marking the start of its global network. Expansion into Germany followed in 1976. During the 1980s, Fracht built a reputation in complex project logistics, handling logistics for several international dam and gas turbine mega-projects. In 1984 the company entered Asia, and in 1987 it established operations in Australia, extending its reach to the Southern Hemisphere. In 1990, Fracht relocated its headquarters within Basel to support continued growth. In 1995, it began major logistics projects for the machinery and pharmaceutical industries. The second half of the 1990s saw further international expansion, and by 1996 the network had reached 50 offices worldwide. In 1998, Fracht established a strong presence in South America. In 2001, Rudolf Reisdorf Jr. succeeded his father as CEO, ushering in a new chapter of leadership and global growth. In 2005 the company celebrated 50 years in logistics. In 2013, Fracht AG Switzerland pioneered CO₂ offsetting in the Swiss forwarding industry, certified by AXPO. In 2015, Fracht AG Basel celebrated its 60th anniversary. In 2018, Fracht established operations in Africa and reached 100 offices worldwide. In 2020, Solaris Global, LLC. opened in Houston, Texas. In 2022, Fracht earned global recognition at the Heavy Lift Awards, receiving honors for Project of the Year, Project Logistics Provider of the Year, and Air Freight Solution of the Year. In 2023, Fracht announced a partnership with Inter Miami CF and was named Project Logistics Provider of the Year at the Heavy Lift Awards. In 2024, Fracht celebrated a 50-year partnership with BASF. In 2025, Fracht celebrated 70 years in logistics, reached 156 offices worldwide, welcomed Andrea Reisdorf, expanded into Middle America, and earned the Breakbulk Award for Sustainability Project. The company also modernized its long-standing logo in 2025. Today, Fracht Group consists of six independent sister holding companies providing general and specialized global logistics solutions. It operates from a network of more than 150 offices worldwide and is an NVOCC as well as a traditional freight forwarder. The group remains family-owned and independent, headquartered in Basel.
- 2025
Celebrates 70 years, reaches 156 offices, welcomes Andrea Reisdorf, expands into Middle America, earns Breakbulk Award for Sustainability Project, modernizes logo.
- 2024
Celebrates 50-year partnership with BASF.
- 2023
Announces partnership with Inter Miami CF; named Project Logistics Provider of the Year at Heavy Lift Awards.
- 2022
Wins Project of the Year, Project Logistics Provider of the Year, and Air Freight Solution of the Year at Heavy Lift Awards.
- 2020
Solaris Global, LLC. opens in Houston, Texas.
- 2018
Establishes operations in Africa and reaches 100 offices worldwide.
- 2015
Fracht AG Basel celebrates 60th anniversary.
- 2013
Pioneers CO₂ offsetting in Swiss forwarding industry, certified by AXPO.
- 2005
Celebrates 50 years in logistics.
- 2001
Rudolf Reisdorf Jr. succeeds as CEO.
Products and positioning
Independent, family-owned Swiss logistics group specializing in general and complex project freight forwarding worldwide.
Air Freight
Complete domestic and international air cargo services, including full and partial charter, consolidated airfreight, hazardous material, express, and courier options.
Ocean Freight
Licensed and bonded NVOCC offering point-to-point global FCL and LCL general cargo services, plus project cargo for specialized seaborne movements.
Trucking
Domestic LTL and FTL, oversized cargo, cross-border, hot shot, and motor rail solutions with freight cost optimization.
Rail Freight
Specialized project cargo transport via rail with a fleet of specialized railcars and a team of rail engineers, coordinators, and expeditors.
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