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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 [...]

Swissterminal AG enters the warehousing market and expands its role in global supply chains with “Break & Make Bulk,” a new warehousing offer for general cargo. Beginning July 2020, the Swiss expert for inland and intermodal solutions will [...]

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 [...]

The controversial Gateway Basel Nord project now faces another setback. In its decision of 21 January 2020, the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland upheld an appeal from Swissterminal, finding that Schweizerische Rheinhäfen (Swiss Rhine Ports) [...]

DP World and Swissterminal Holding AG, the leading container terminal operator in Switzerland, have entered a strategic partnership. With effect from 23 January 2020, DP World will take an stake of 44% in Swissterminal Holding AG with the Mayer [...]

Setback for Gateway Basel Nord. The federal contribution of CHF 83 million to the controversial major project at the Rhine port in Basel will not be paid out until further notice. The Federal Administrative Court has upheld an appeal against the [...]