A woman overlooks a BERTSCHI container terminal.
A BERTSCHI truck unloads his liquid container using a heavy lift crane.
Bertschi Employees holding yellow hearts and smiling into the camera
Bertschi employees planning an intermodal rail container transport.

Yellow Hearts - Full of Empathy and Compassion

Bertschi Helping Hands

Recent months and indeed years have been very challenging for all of us. First the Covid crisis pushed us all to our limits, and now an unnecessary war is filling us with concern and sadness. Particularly in difficult trying times, it’s so wonderful to see Bertschi employees getting involved to make a difference.

Crises can paralyse us. They can rob us of our energy and the ability to see the positive, and hold us back. But they often also show us how much strength lies inside us, and how much can be achieved with solidarity, compassion, and empathy.

Particularly in times of crisis we see the human heart from its best side, and in moments like this we are touched by the hearts of our employees. We want to show you what we can achieve as a community.

Relief efforts for Ukraine

With war raging in Ukraine, Bertschi employees came together to help. In some of our locations and at headquarters, campaigns for donation were launched in which goods were collected, loaded into Bertschi trucks and transported to people in need.

The generosity and hard work of our Bertschi colleagues for the war refugees have been very touching.

Lifesaver in France

We have a hero in our midst. Last December, Bertschi driver André Schwarz risked his life to free a man who was unable to escape his burning car unaided after a terrible accident in Saint Georges, France.

The local French newspaper reported the story, and the victim thanked André for his heroic deed. We’re inspired by and proud of the heroic assistance rendered by our employee!

Lifesaver in France

Support for school in Albania

Last summer, one of the local primary schools in Rotterdam received new furniture and decided to donate its old furniture, which was still in good condition. Bertschi mobilised a team, a truck, and a container to lend the school a hand. Now these tables, chairs, and cupboards are on their way to Albania, where they will furnish a school for 200 children.

The great compassion and dedication demonstrated by Bertschi colleagues in crisis situations have touched our hearts. We would like to thank all of our Bertschi colleagues for their big hearts and their willingness to pull together in tough times.

Bertschi expands globally and leads the way in decarbonized logistics

In 2024, Bertschi Group expanded its global footprint with new operations launched in Japan, Korea, and India. The company strengthened its commitment to sustainability by engaging in decarbonized logistics and the transport of renewable energy. Customer service was further enhanced through automation and tailored digital solutions, driving greater efficiency and personalized support. Bertschi achieved a turnover of CHF 1.01 billion, marking a 5% increase, though margins remained under pressure. The company invested over CHF 90 million in global expansions, infrastructure for sustainable logistics to meet Europe’s growing import demands, and digitalization initiatives. Additionally, Bertschi co-founded the Women in Logistics consortium to promote diversity and inclusion within the sector.

Bird’s-eye-view of the trimodal Bertschi terminal, plastics hub, and warehouse facility at the Antwerp Zomerweg port

Bertschi expands globally and leads the way in decarbonized logistics

In 2024, Bertschi Group expanded its global footprint with new operations launched in Japan, Korea, and India. The company strengthened its commitment to sustainability by engaging in decarbonized logistics and the transport of renewable energy. Customer service was further enhanced through automation and tailored digital solutions, driving greater efficiency and personalized support. Bertschi achieved a turnover of CHF 1.01 billion, marking a 5% increase, though margins remained under pressure. The company invested over CHF 90 million in global expansions, infrastructure for sustainable logistics to meet Europe’s growing import demands, and digitalization initiatives. Additionally, Bertschi co-founded the Women in Logistics consortium to promote diversity and inclusion within the sector.

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