Rhenus Alpina Acquires the Swiss Interfracht Group

Rhenus Alpina AG based in Basel (Switzerland) retroactively acquires the Swiss Interfracht Group based in Pratteln, including Interfracht Logistik AG, Interfracht Overseas Ltd., and Intertruck GmbH, effective January 1, 2020.

(Basel, January 31, 2020) Founded in the 1960s, the family-owned company Interfracht operates as a globally active freight forwarding and logistics group. The Board of Directors is pleased to have found a partner in Rhenus Alpina AG that ensures the continued existence of all business areas. The name Interfracht will remain in use for the time being.The service offerings of Rhenus Alpina AG and the Interfracht Group complement each other. The Rhenus Group is globally established with a focus on Asia and offers a comprehensive range of services along the supply chain. This opens up new growth opportunities for the Interfracht Group. Interfracht is a member of the CargoLine network and thus has access to a powerful European land transport network, which allows Rhenus’s road services to be strengthened and expanded in Switzerland. Both partners also share a similar corporate culture. Additionally, Rhenus is also a member of CargoLine at several locations abroad.”With this acquisition, Rhenus is further expanding its service offerings in Switzerland and strengthening its market presence. This is a win-win solution for all parties involved,” said Andreas Stöckli, CEO of Rhenus Alpina AG. With this action, Rhenus is primarily strengthening its land transport activities in Switzerland.The existing service offerings of the Interfracht Group will be fully continued. Rhenus Alpina AG will retain all 211 employees of the acquired company. “It was important for us to find a solution that offers our employees an attractive future perspective,” said Roger Hermkes, Chairman of the Board of the Interfracht Group.www.rhenus.com/de/ch/www.interfracht.ch