News

Swissterminal AG has set itself the goal of achieving net-zero emissions from its entire operations. An important step towards this goal has already been achieved: the company now operates its terminal sites in Switzerland with 100% renewable [...]

Swissterminal AG, the leading operator of private container terminals and depots in Switzerland, is now offering customers a new container disinfection service. The introduction of this solution is in direct response to the increased need for [...]

Swissterminal has announced it will take over operations of the three French inland ports Ottmarsheim, Huningue-Village-Neuf and Ile Napoléon in the course of 2021. The company has won an international tender to operate the three Alsatian ports. [...]

In connection with the controversial mega-terminal Gateway Basel Nord (GBN), the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) continues to receive criticism. First, COMCO approved a plan deemed “capable of eliminating effective competition.” Second, the [...]

Swissterminal will be adopting a new customs procedure as required by the Federal Customs Administration (EZV) for its sites in Frenkendorf, Basel and Birsfelden with effect from 1 July 2020. Intended to simplify customs clearance procedures, [...]

Swissterminal’s rail network has gained a new weekly connection to Austria: The Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has added Frenkendorf as an additional stop on its service between the Dutch port of Rotterdam and Wolfurt, Austria’s most western rail freight [...]

Beginning April 1st, 2020, Schweizerzug and RTSB will directly connect Switzerland and China by rail once a week. This offer for container trains on the iron silk road includes Frenkendorf near Basel and Niederglatt near Zurich and serves both [...]

Due to the current situation regarding coronavirus / COVID 19, Swissterminal will adjust the opening times of its terminals in Frenkendorf and Basel. We currently operate from 7:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. We will monitor [...]

In line with the current media coverage surrounding the global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) Swissterminal AG informs that we are carefully monitoring the situation, and our focus remains on the health and welfare of our personnel, our [...]

Schweizerzug has been offering a direct link between the port of Antwerp and the Swiss terminals of Frenkendorf near Basel and Niederglatt near Zurich since July this year. The company took advantage of the opportunity offered by this expansion of [...]