AsstrA
Native name | Associated Traffic AG |
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Founded 📆 | 1993 |
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| Headquarters 🏙️ | , , Switzerland |
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Number of employees | 1,100 (2020):[1] |
| 🌐 Website | asstra |
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AsstrA (Associated Traffic AG) is an international transportation and logistics company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The company provides transportation via all possible modes: from road transport to sea, air, and rail.[2]
As of 2024, the company operates in over 23 countries, including Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Turkey, the United States, China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. It focuses primarily on B2B clients, including some of the world’s largest companies.
History
The company was founded in 1993, focusing on the transport of small shipments by road between Western Europe and the CIS regions. In the late 1990s, due to growing demand in Central and Eastern Europe, the company expanded its logistics operations.
In 2000, AsstrA expanded its own truck fleet and added third-party logistics (3PL) services to its offerings. New offices were opened in Shanghai in 2015 and in New York in 2019.
Services
Company provides international transport and logistics services, including[3]
- road freight transport
- rail freight transport
- maritime transport
- air freight
- multimodal and intermodal transport
- project and oversized cargo logistics
- customs brokerage
- warehousing and distribution services
The company is active in sectors such as chemicals, energy, construction, and manufacturing, where logistics operations often involve non-standard or oversized cargo.
Environmental protection and EU projects
In 2020, the company participated in environmental projects, such as the decarbonization of transportation and the testing of HVO100 renewable diesel fuel in road transport in Poland, as part of its mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.[4]
The company has also been involved in EU-supported logistics corridors, including transport routes linked to the EU–Ukraine “Solidarity Lanes” initiative, aimed at maintaining supply chains during periods of geopolitical disruption.[5]
Certifications
AsstrA holds several international management and safety certifications, including ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 28000 (supply chain security) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety). The company also holds certifications related to food transport and chemical logistics, including SQAS assessments for the handling of chemical goods.
Notable projects
AsstrA has been involved in several large-scale logistics projects. In 2023, the company coordinated the transport of heavy industrial components for petrochemical infrastructure including oversized cargo transported via inland waterways in Poland.
In 2024, project logistics teams handled the transport of large industrial modules from Southeast Asia to Western Europe as well as complex multimodal shipments involving road and air freight between the United States and Southeast Asia.
Social engagement and industry presence
AsstrA regularly participates in international logistics and project cargo exhibitions, including industry trade fairs focused on heavy and breakbulk transport. The company is also present in sector-specific discussions on supply chain resilience and sustainability.[6]
References
- ↑ "AsstrA zeigt ein starkes Wachstum in 2020".
- ↑ "ASSTRA-ASSOCIATED TRAFFIC". FineEngineering Magazine. 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- ↑ "Modes of transport and types of logistics services | AsstrA". International shipping and transporting company | AsstrA. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- ↑ "AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG tests HVO100 fuel at the AVIA Station in Myszęcin – another step towards transport decarbonization". www.unimot.pl. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- ↑ Weedy, Simon (2025-06-25). "AsstrA's critical deliveries showcase EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes success". Project Cargo Journal. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- ↑ "AsstrA-Associated traffic AG | Breakbulk Europe". europe.breakbulk.com. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
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