Gebrider Weiss holds 65% of the shares in the Shanghai-based joint venture. “The growing trend towards e-commerce means that the volume of parcel shipments between Asia and Europe is also steadily on the rise,” says Lothar Thoma, member of the Management Board at Gebruder Weiss. “We are now pooling our expertise in Europe and Asia with the aim of addressing both Asian and European e-commerce companies.”
The creation of this joint venture is yet another way for Gebruder Weiss to boost its activities on the New Silk Road. The company operates branches and offices at 19 major transport hubs in the Greater China region, and also runs its own offices in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Georgia and Armenia. Gebruder Weiss services on and along the Silk Road include air and sea freight, railway and multi-modal transport, as well as special logistics solutions including warehouse logistics and local distribution.