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Our History

In business for more than 65 years, our history dates back to 1955. 

Fracht Group Timeline

Fracht employees at awards event

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.

Fracht employees

2024 

Fracht celebrates a 50-year partnership with BASF, marking a half-century of trusted collaboration and logistics excellence.

Fracht Group logo on sleeve

2023 

Fracht announces its partnership with Inter Miami CF and is named Project Logistics Provider of the Year at the Heavy Lift Awards.

Shipping container being lifted

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.

Solaris Global logo

2020 

Solaris Global, LLC., opens in Houston, Texas.

Balloons showing 100 with confetti and bottle of champagne

2018 

Fracht establishes operations in Africa and reaches 100 offices worldwide.

60th year anniversary graphic

2015 

Fracht AG Basel celebrates their 60th anniversary.

Green logistics graphic

2013 

Fracht AG Switzerland pioneers CO₂ offsetting in the Swiss forwarding industry, certified by AXPO.

50 balloon

2005 

Fracht celebrates 50 years of global logistics expertise.

Rudolf Residorf Sr and Jr

2001 

Rudolf Reisdorf Jr. succeeds as CEO, ushering in a new chapter of leadership and global growth.

Downtown Rio de Janeiro

1998 

Fracht establishes a strong presence in South America, launching operations to support regional industries and trade routes.

Image of China's flag

1996 

Fracht’s global network expands to 50 offices worldwide.

Downtown Basel

1990 

Fracht relocates its headquarters within Basel to support continued growth and operations.

Sydney Opera House

1987 

Fracht establishes operations in Australia, extending its global network to the Southern Hemisphere.

Map of Asia

1984 

Fracht enters Asia, expanding its global network to connect major trade hubs across the region.

Image of the Tarbela hydropower plant

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.

Image of the Statue of Liberty in New York

1976 

Fracht enters the North American market with the opening of its first office in New York City.

Fracht office in Germany

1966 

Fracht expands its global footprint with the opening of its first international office in Germany.

Airplane at Kloten airport

1961 

Fracht opens its second office in Kloten, Switzerland.

Ruedi Reisdorf at desk

1955 

Founded by Mr. Rudolf Reisdorf Senior in Basel, Switzerland.

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