Fracht Group Timeline
2025
In a landmark year, Fracht celebrates 70 years in logistics, reaches 156 offices worldwide, welcomes Andrea Reisdorf, expands into Middle America, and earns the Breakbulk Award for Sustainability Project.
2024
Fracht celebrates a 50-year partnership with BASF, marking a half-century of trusted collaboration and logistics excellence.
2023
Fracht announces its partnership with Inter Miami CF and is named Project Logistics Provider of the Year at the Heavy Lift Awards.
2022
Fracht earns 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.
2020
Solaris Global, LLC., opens in Houston, Texas.
2018
Fracht establishes operations in Africa and reaches 100 offices worldwide.
2015
Fracht AG Basel celebrates their 60th anniversary.
2013
Fracht AG Switzerland pioneers CO₂ offsetting in the Swiss forwarding industry, certified by AXPO.
2005
Fracht celebrates 50 years of global logistics expertise.
2001
Rudolf Reisdorf Jr. succeeds as CEO, ushering in a new chapter of leadership and global growth.
1998
Fracht establishes a strong presence in South America, launching operations to support regional industries and trade routes.
1996
Fracht’s global network expands to 50 offices worldwide.
1990
Fracht relocates its headquarters within Basel to support continued growth and operations.
1987
Fracht establishes operations in Australia, extending its global network to the Southern Hemisphere.
1984
Fracht enters Asia, expanding its global network to connect major trade hubs across the region.
1980
Fracht manages its largest projects to date, including the Misurata Steel Project (500,000 FRT), hydropower plants in Atatürk and Tarbela, and gas turbine projects in Malaysia and Libya.
1976
Fracht enters the North American market with the opening of its first office in New York City.
1966
Fracht expands its global footprint with the opening of its first international office in Germany.
1961
Fracht opens its second office in Kloten, Switzerland.
1955
Founded by Mr. Rudolf Reisdorf Senior in Basel, Switzerland.
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