2022 steadiness sheet: Gebrüder Weiss continues to develop
Lauterach, March 15, 2023. The worldwide transport and logistics firm Gebrüder Weiss posted internet gross sales of three.01 billion euros for fiscal 2022. This interprets right into a year-on-year achieve of 18 % (2021: 2.54 billion euros) and builds on latest years’ constructive pattern. “Now we have succeeded in adhering to and advancing our strategic targets in a difficult surroundings. Now we have expanded our place within the core markets of Central and Jap Europe, the USA and Asia, whereas transferring ahead with our focuses on digitalization and local weather neutrality by 2030. The rewarding outcomes throughout our divisions are proof constructive that we’re a stable group that’s match for the long run,” says Wolfram Senger-Weiss, CEO at Gebrüder Weiss. The fairness ratio additionally rose and has been restored to its earlier degree of 60 % (2021: 57 %); this improve underlines the corporate’s resilience and demonstrates safe job choices.
The Land Transport division posted 1,479 million euros in gross sales, a achieve of 16 % (2021: 1,277 MM euros). The House Supply service carried out ultimately yr’s degree, delivering 1.53 MM shipments to households in Austria and Jap Europe (2021: 1.58 MM consignments). Main progress was additionally reported by Air & Sea, which closed fiscal 2022 with gross sales at 1,272 million euros, a plus of 24 % (2021: 1,024 MM euros). This surge was pushed by the excessive freight costs of the delivery corporations and airways.
Regardless of financial challenges in 2022 deriving from the warfare in Ukraine, power points and rising inflation, Gebrüder Weiss adhered to its funding technique. A complete of 67 million euros helped consolidate the corporate’s personal community and increase its worldwide areas and providers. The primary focuses have been Germany, Hungary, Romania and the USA, together with Turkey and Georgia. The latter two international locations are chief hyperlinks on the Center Hall, the place providers have been prolonged to Central Asia and China.
In the important thing German logistics market, Gebrüder Weiss cemented its place in each Air & Sea and Land Transport. Having a bigger community prompted workforce development: worker numbers rose by six % to eight,400 (2021: 7,900)
In North America, to accommodate its increasing share of enterprise, Gebrüder Weiss moved its U.S. Headquarters in Chicago to a brand new area practically double the sq. footage. Moreover, early in 2022, the corporate invested in its cross-border capabilities with the addition of a location close to the Mexico border in El Paso, Texas. The brand new location accommodates the shift to nearshoring and gives clients with different routes and delivery strategies. Gebrüder Weiss now has 11 North American areas and is on observe for continued regional development.
The corporate sustained its digitalization technique “Better of Each Worlds,” which Gebrüder Weiss views as a successful mixture of operational and digital competence. “Our objective is to present our clients one of the best options for his or her provide chains whereas confining our environmental impression to a minimal. Towards that finish, we’re consistently investing in our logistics terminals and digital instruments, whereas concurrently coaching our workers and figuring out environmentally pleasant transport choices,” Wolfram Senger-Weiss explains.
The corporate affirmed its dedication to sustainable targets and pledge to contribute to local weather safety globally with its 2022 Sustainability Report. Gebrüder Weiss intends to realize carbon neutrality in any respect of its terminals by 2030. A key ingredient on this transition is a rise in energy from regenerative sources; final yr Gebrüder Weiss put in 4 photovoltaic techniques at websites in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Now, 22 techniques are in operation, decreasing CO2 emissions by 1,110 metric tons yearly.
After profitable long-distance trials with the corporate’s personal hydrogen-powered vehicles, Gebrüder Weiss is planning additional investments on this know-how. In 2023, 5 new H2—powered vehicles are attributable to hit the roads in Germany. Shifting ahead, the variety of electrically powered vans utilized in city items deliveries will improve in Austria and Jap Europe.
For 2023, Gebrüder Weiss anticipates a renormalization of the logistics trade. Cargo numbers are at present declining, and the price of transport by air and sea has dropped to 2019 ranges. Consequently, decrease gross sales are anticipated. World geopolitical components might convey extra challenges. Wolfram Senger-Weiss: “The pandemic has confirmed that the logistics trade can carry out below strain and react swiftly to altering circumstances. Previously yr, Gebrüder Weiss has been in a position to additional solidify its monetary base and drive improvements – whereas remaining near our clients and answering their wants with related digital providers. In gentle of the present financial forecast, the excessive inflation charge, and the warfare in Ukraine, we’re – for sure – circumspect and anxious. Nevertheless, in the end, we stay a robust group and that offers us confidence.”
About Gebrüder Weiss
Gebrüder Weiss Holding AG, based mostly in Lauterach, Austria, is a globally operative full-service logistics supplier with about 8,400 staff at 180 company-owned areas. Within the final fiscal yr (2022), it posted annual gross sales of three billion euros. Its portfolio encompasses transport and logistics options, digital providers, and provide chain administration. The dual strengths of digital and bodily competence allow Gebrüder Weiss to reply swiftly and flexibly to clients’ wants. The family-run group – with a historical past going again greater than half a millennium – has carried out all kinds of environmental, financial and social initiatives. In the present day, it is usually thought-about a pioneer in sustainable enterprise practices. www.gw-world.com
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