Gebrüder Weiss reports challenging economic climate
Cargo volumes moved by transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss’s Air & Sea division grew year on year in 2025, most notably on routes between Europe and Asia and within Asia.
For airfreight, the higher volumes were powered primarily by e-commerce trade between China and Europe.
But, because of the reduction in air and sea freight rates, the division’s revenue fell to €913m, slightly below the 2024 figure of €929m.
Gebrüder Weiss posted gains in its logistics operations, however: revenues from contract logistics and supply chain management were 7% percent up year on year to reach €147m.
In supply chain management, the company develops tailored solutions for customers and uses data-driven analytics to manage and optimise supply chains efficiently.
The Lauterach, Austria-based company made total net revenue across all its business of €2.73bn, representing a slight year on year rise over 2024’s figure of €2.71bn.
However, Gebrüder Weiss said that it had secured further market share and simultaneously increased productivity in 2025.
‘Tapping opportunities’
Chief executive Wolfram Senger-Weiss remarked: “The economic climate proved challenging in 2025 – particularly in our core markets in Central Europe.
“The fact that we nonetheless posted growth, and were simultaneously able to continue investing, demonstrates the performance and financial strength of our organisation,” he added.
“Europe continues to be the mainstay of our operations and the primary focus of our investments. At the same time, we’re tapping opportunities to strategically evolve our network in global growth markets.”
Recent geopolitical and macroeconomic issues will provide further challenges, of course.
Senger-Weiss warned: “The uncertainties pervading global trade will continue to impact us all in 2026.
“The most recent escalation in the Middle East has further aggravated geopolitical tensions, demonstrating how quickly global supply chains can face disruption.”
He continued: “During this current phase, stable transport networks and dependable partners have become imperatives.
“Gebrüder Weiss rests on a very solid financial foundation, is internationally operational, and invests strategically in both technology and infrastructure.
“This will equip us to continue supporting our clients in the challenging environments ahead as well.”
New chief operating officer air and sea
In other recent news, Gebrüder Weiss appointed Alessandro Cacciola as chief operating officer air and sea, as well as member of the executive board, in a move effective as of March 1.
Cacciola succeeds Lothar Thoma, who will be leaving the company for personal reasons on March 31, when he will formally hand over responsibility to his successor.