{"id":23245,"date":"2026-06-22T10:06:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectcargoglobal.com\/?p=23245"},"modified":"2026-06-22T10:06:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:06:53","slug":"rhenus-alpina-holds-its-ground-in-challenging-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectcargoglobal.com\/?p=23245","title":{"rendered":"Rhenus Alpina holds its ground in a challenging market"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rhenus Alpina Group successfully held its ground in a challenging market environment in 2025 and continued its path of growth. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The specialist in logistics increased its revenue in Switzerland to CHF 454 million while simultaneously investing in modern infrastructure, automation, and sustainable logistics solutions.<\/p>\n

Geopolitical tensions, international trade conflicts, and protectionist tendencies shaped the economic environment last year. The Swiss economy underperformed its long-term growth potential, while export-oriented companies in particular suffered from the uncertainty of global markets. However, thanks to stable domestic consumption and low inflation, demand remained robust overall. In this environment, Rhenus Alpina succeeded in capitalizing on market opportunities and further strengthening its market position.<\/p>\n

\u201c2025 was marked by high dynamics and challenging conditions. Precisely in such an environment, the importance of reliable logistics solutions, modern infrastructure, and long-term partnerships becomes apparent,\u201d says Andreas St\u00f6ckli, CEO of Rhenus Alpina. \u201cWe were able to achieve our ambitious goals while successfully advancing key projects for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The effects of the U.S. tariffs \u2014 which were temporarily imposed at rates of up to 39 percent on Swiss export goods \u2014 were particularly noticeable. These measures caused considerable uncertainty among many Rhenus Logistics customers and significantly impacted transport and customs clearance volumes.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, capacity utilization at the logistics centers remained high at 80 to 95 percent. The successful launch of the new facility in M\u00f6hlin (AG) also generated significant growth momentum. The modern new building strengthens capacities in the Warehouse Solutions division and lays the foundation for further growth. At the same time, Rhenus Logistics was able to further increase productivity in individual areas through additional automated picking and optimized processes.<\/p>\n

Air freight in 2025 was also shaped by geopolitical tensions and volatile trade flows. At the same time, shipments from China once again increased significantly.<\/p>\n

A strategically significant milestone was the extension of the long-standing partnership between Cargologic and Swiss WorldCargo for another seven years. The agreement took effect on April 1, 2026, and provides long-term planning certainty as well as new opportunities for both companies. This collaboration sustainably strengthens international air freight logistics and the competitiveness of Switzerland as a business location.<\/p>\n

Rhenus Port Logistics consistently advanced the modernization of its port infrastructure. Two new Sennebogen cranes were commissioned , significantly expanding handling capacities. In addition, the new Terminal 4 \u2014 featuring the largest photovoltaic system in the city of Basel \u2014 optimizes processes and strengthens the sustainable energy supply. At the same time, the agricultural sector benefited from an exceptionally high silo utilization rate of 92 percent.<\/p>\n

Rhenus Port Logistics is thus further strengthening its role as a central logistics hub at the Port of Basel on the Rhine.<\/p>\n

Contargo AG successfully held its position even in a challenging market environment and gained additional market share in the region\u2019s intermodal competition. At the same time, the company continued to expand its customer base. With the start of construction on the new Nordquai 2 terminal, Contargo sent a strong signal of future growth. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2026.<\/p>\n

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, Rhenus Alpina remains optimistic about the future. Investments in modern infrastructure, sustainable energy supply, and digital processes strengthen the Group\u2019s long-term competitiveness.<\/p>\n

With approximately 1,611 employees in Switzerland, Rhenus Alpina remains one of the country\u2019s leading logistics companies and intends to continue this course consistently.<\/p>\n

 
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Rhenus Alpina Group successfully held its ground in a challenging market environment in 2025 and continued its path of growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":23246,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4],"tags":[519],"class_list":["post-23245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news","tag-rhenus"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectcargoglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rhenus-Alpina-.jpg?fit=640%2C356&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paPyrk-62V","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":22535,"url":"https:\/\/projectcargoglobal.com\/?p=22535","url_meta":{"origin":23245,"position":0},"title":"Rhenus expands regional footprint in the UAE","author":"Project Cargo Global","date":"February 17, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Rhenus, one of the world\u2019s leading logistics service providers, has strengthened its presence in the Middle East with the opening of a new office in Abu Dhabi. 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