Despite China’s Cooling Economy, International Logistics Leader Gebrüder Weiss Experiences Market Growth
Expanding warehouse operations and e-commerce solutions strengthen the company’s position and contribute to upward trend in revenue growth
While many economists see China’s latest economic indicators as signs of a cooling cycle, Gebrüder Weiss remains confident about its long-term prospects in the country. The logistics company’s China organization continues to deliver solid revenue growth in 2025. The rapidly expanding e-commerce sector is a key driver behind this momentum.
China’s GDP grew by 4.8 percent in Q3 2025, a slowing from the 5.2 percent growth posted earlier in the year. Trade tensions with the United States, weak domestic demand and a struggling real-estate sector are slowing the economy in China, but the picture looks different for international logistics leader, Gebrüder Weiss. By expanding its warehousing operations, including specialized e-fulfillment and e-commerce solutions, the company has secured new customers and strengthened its position as a full-service logistics provider. Key industries include automotive, machinery and electronics.
Gebrüder Weiss Greater China closed the 2024 business year with revenues of around 330 million euros (more than 380 million dollars), representing a 24 percent increase year-over-year (2023: 265 million euros/305 million dollars). Cross-border e-commerce continues to perform exceptionally well. In 2024, Gebrüder Weiss Express China shipped 25 million parcels for major online retailers to Europe, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The European Union remains the company’s largest market and strongest growth engine.
“Our steady growth underlines the strategic importance of the Chinese market for Gebrüder Weiss and demonstrates how successfully we have evolved in recent years,” says Yongquan Chen, General Manager of Gebrüder Weiss China. “We have strong capabilities in air and sea freight, and are equally well positioned in multimodal transport, rail services, and warehouse logistics, where we deliver tailored solutions quickly and with precision.”
Gebrüder Weiss has had a presence in China for more than 30 years, opening its first office in Shanghai in 1992. The company rapidly expanded into major port cities and economic hubs throughout the country. In Qingdao, the world’s fourth-largest container port, the team recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary. Beijing, as well as the port cities Tianjin (largest port in Northern China) and Ningbo (third-largest container port worldwide), mark 25 years in the Gebrüder Weiss network this year.
Today, the organization includes 19 locations and more than 450 employees in Greater China. Over the next few years, Gebrüder Weiss China plans to further invest in electromobility and automation. The goal is to create sustainable logistics solutions and innovative services that fuel continued growth.
Gebrüder Weiss, a global freight forwarder with a core business of overland transport, air, and sea freight and logistics, is the world's oldest transport company with a history that dates back more than 500 years. The family-owned company employs more than 8,700 people worldwide and boasts 180 company-owned locations. The business presence in North America includes headquarters in Chicago and offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, El Paso, Houston, Laredo, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. The company has implemented a wide variety of environmental, economic and social initiatives and is considered a pioneer in sustainable business practices. The company's emphasis on superior customer service pairs customized solutions with a single point of contact to provide customers with focused, reliable, and economical solutions.
