1931
Creation of VITTET & RITSCHARD
1943
Creation of a pension fund by Mr. Ritschard who allocates an amount to help retirees. Ritschard is a pioneer in this field
1946
Construction of the first depot in Carouge
1947
Opening of the Ritschard Airport office, IATA certified agent
1960
Creation of the first Ritschard road line, Geneva - London - Geneva
1965
Construction of the new depot at 49, Route des Jeunes
1988
Purchase of the company RAPIDES SAVOYARDS in France
1990
Opening of the Thônex - Vallard office
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Integration of Fashion & Luxury sectors
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Integration of Fashion & Luxury sectors
1991
Purchase of the company FERNEX Transports in France
1994
Opening of the Bardonnex office
1998
Construction of a 1,000m² depot for our French subsidiaries (Scientrier)
2000
Implementation of French Fiscal Representation
2001
Acquisition of ISO 9001 / 2000 certification
OFAC (Federal Office of Civil Aviation) authorization
OFAC (Federal Office of Civil Aviation) authorization
2003
Development of Logistics and Moving activities
2009
ISO 9001 / 2008 certification
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OEA France certification
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OEA France certification
2010
Inauguration of the Ritschard Hong Kong branch (July 1, 2010)
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Implementation of secure vans trackable by GPS, Europe distribution
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Implementation of secure vans trackable by GPS, Europe distribution
2012
Construction of a new building in Meyrin, certified Minergie-ECO® (energy efficiency, use of recycled materials, low pollutant concentration, etc.)
2013
OEA Switzerland certification
2014
Acquisition of the company by the PLANZER group
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Moving into our new premises in Meyrin, Rue Emma Kammacher
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Implementation of secure semi-trailers trackable by GPS, Europe distribution
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Moving into our new premises in Meyrin, Rue Emma Kammacher
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Implementation of secure semi-trailers trackable by GPS, Europe distribution
2019
Development of road lines to Iberian regions and Italy
Our Values
With its history, over the years, RITSCHARD's Values have been refined and developed:
RESPECT
Towards our employees, our clients, our suppliers
INTEGRITY
Stay aligned with the company's values
FLEXIBILITY
Ability to adapt to all situations, always solution-oriented
INNOVATION
Be at the forefront, modernize the company, have the courage to innovate
LOYALTY
Honesty and fidelity
OPEN TO CHANGE
Be attentive within the company but also to the rapid changes in the economic world
INVOLVEMENT
Efficiency in satisfying our clients
The Ritschard Group
The Ritschard Group, composed of Ritschard Switzerland, Ritschard Hong Kong,
Fernex and Rapides Savoyards, was acquired by the Planzer Group in 2014.
This acquisition allowed them to consolidate their respective ties,
while enabling Planzer to increase its international expertise
and Ritschard to develop its national transport services.
Meyrin
- Headquarters
- Central services
- Road / Rail Activities
- Special Services
- Warehousing / Logistics
- Customs Operations
- Cites and E-Cites Management
- ATA Carnets
- AEO / Da / Ea
Geneva Airport
- Air / Sea Activities
- Customs Operations
- France Sector
- Cites
- ATA Carnets
Geneva
- Moving
- (Inter) National
- Storage
- Office Transfer
- Industrial Transfer
- Heavy Handling
Bardonnex
- Customs Operations at the border
Thônex Vallard
- Customs Operations at the border
Fernex
- Own fleet of vehicles (+30 vehicles)
- Secure vehicles, vans, trucks, curtain-sided and flatbed trailers, crane trucks
- Organization of domestic and international transport
Rapides Savoyards
- Warehouse of 1000 m²
- Storage under / outside customs
- Domestic and international distribution
- Groupage, partial loads, and full loads
- Customs formalities (Bardonnex / Thônex Vallard / Scientrier customs offices)
- French tax representation service
- AEO / Da / Ea
Ritschard HKG
- Local office
- Air service
- Maritime service
- Special services
- Local and regional distribution
- Customs Operations
- Cites
- ATA Carnets
Key figures 2023
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2
m2Storage area
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2
M CHFRevenue
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2
Employees
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2
Number of shipments handled
Sustainable Development
Like every individual, every entity in the world, the Ritschard Group is increasingly committed to promoting sustainable development.
Ritschard SA has already implemented the following actions:
ECONOMY:
- electric vehicles: van for deliveries in Geneva, electric bike available for employees,
- use of rail both in Switzerland and between China and Switzerland
- installation of LED lights in Ritschard warehouses and offices
- administrative building according to Minergie-Eco standard
- logistics building covered with photovoltaic panels
ENVIRONMENT:
- waste recovery in warehouses, recycling by material, shredding of cardboard for use as package padding
- selective waste sorting in offices
SOCIETY:
- training of new experts: support for apprentices in Swiss Business Schools
- continuous staff training: ADR (dangerous goods), languages, IT and first aid
- raising staff awareness about IT security
- supporting future retired employees
- access to part-time work and telecommuting
- installation of office furniture according to ergonomic criteria
