UnitCargo World No. 12/2024 - Anniversary Edition 20 Years of UnitCargo

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NEWS IMPRESSIONS INFORMATION
Anniversary Edition 2024
2004 – 2024
Celebrating 20
Years of Excellence
in Logistics

Contents
WE BELIEVE
IN
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FOSSIL-FREE
LOGISTICS WORLD
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Editorial
Looking Back, Moving Forward
Timeline
20 Years in Motion: Our Path of Progress
Milestone: Slovakia
Logistics in Slovakia: Expanding Frontiers
Andreas Breinbauer
UnitCargo‘s Rise and Sustainable Innovations: A Personal Reflection
Milestone: Romania
Navigating New Markets: Establishing Foot in Romania
Florian Stessl
A Partnership Built on Vision
Milestone: Serbia & Bulgaria
Bridging the Balkans: Logistics Strategies in Serbia and Bulgaria
Erwin Cootjans
A Friendship for Life
Milestone: Poland
UnitCargo Poland: A Journey of Growth and Innovation
Gerda Haimerl-Hörler
UnitCargo`s 20 th Anniversary
#UnitCargoFamily
20 Years of Highlights
UnitCargo in Numbers
UnitCargo Today: Facts & Figures
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UNITCARGO FUTURE
22 UnitCargo: Driving to a Fossil Free Future
23 Principles of Multimodal Transport
24 Pioneering the Path: CO2-Neutral Freight Forwarding
26 Our Future? Sky is the Limit

EDITORIAL
Looking Back,
Moving Forward
Davor Sertić
CEO UnitCargo
Dear customers and partners,
This year we celebrate our 20 years anniversary.
To mark this occasion, we are publishing
a special one golden 20-year issued of the Unit-
Cargo Journal.
Today, 20 years later, we are proud to be one of
the leading freight forwarders in Europe.
Our success is built on a network of over 5,000
partners, giving us access to more than 34 countries
across the continent. This extensive network
enables us to offer a wide range of intermodal
services with AI support.
From left to right: Davor Sertic in 2004. This is how UnitCargo began, in the basement of Davor Sertic‘s home! Our UnitCargo truck 20 years ago.
The UnitCargo Story:
How It All Began 20 Years Ago
Our story began in 2004, when UnitCargo was
founded as a small transport company with a big
vision: we want to offer our customers reliable,
flexible, and cost-effective services for their logistics
needs and thus change the industry.
Today, 20 years later, we are
proud to be one of the leading
freight forwarders in Europe.
Our success is built on a network
of over 5,000 partners, giving us
access to more than 34 countries
across the continent. This extensive
network enables us to
offer a wide range of intermodal
services with AI support.
Our Success
is Built on a Network
of Over 5,000 Partners
We has evolved into an innovative and sustainable
company, constantly adapting to the changing
demands of the market while maintaining
the highest quality standards. We underline this
with the investment and participation in the startup
Datasol.
From 5 to Over
100 Employees
In this issue of the Unitcargo Journal, we look
back on our history and celebrate our successes-
We tell you how we grew from a small team of five
employees to an international company with over
100 employees.
Services Expanded and Digitalized,
With People Still Central.
We show you how we have expanded and diver-
sified our services to offer our customers a wide
range of solutions for their transport and logistics
projects. We report to you how we have optimized
and digitalized our processes to increase our efficiency
and transparency. And we share with you
how we take our social and ecological responsibility
and are committed to a greener and fairer
world. Despite digitalization and AI, the human
being is more than ever at the center of our business
model for us.
Looking Forward to
the Next 20 Years
We thank you, our valued customers, partners,
and employees, for your loyalty, trust, and support
over the past 20 years. Without you, UnitCargo
would not be what it is today.
We look forward to the next 20 years, during
which we will continue to work with you and offer
you the best service. We invite you to join us
on our journey and celebrate our anniversary with
us. We hope you enjoy this issue of the UnitCargo
Journal and wish you happy reading.
With orange regards,
Davor Sertić
CEO UnitCargo
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UNITCARGO TIMELINE
20 Years in Motion:
Our Path of Progress
2004
Founded in
Vienna,
Austria
2011
New Branch
Bulgaria
2014
New Branch
Romania
2018
New Branch
Serbia
2021
ISO Multi-Site
Certification
2023
First EcoVadis
sustainability
rating
2006
New Branch
Slovakia
2012
ISO
Certification
Vienna
2017
Accounting
Slovakia
New Branch
Poland
2019
UC Austria
established as
Control Tower
2022
Procurement
Department
New Branch
Pitesti, Romania
2024
ISO Multi-Site
Re-Certification
UC goes
Intermodal
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MILESTONE: SLOVAKIA
Logistics in Slovakia:
Expanding Frontiers
UnitCargo‘s Rise and Sustainable
Innovations: A Personal Reflection
Rector (FH) Prof. (FH) Dr. Andreas Breinbauer
Rector and Head of the Master‘s Program in „Logistics and Strategic Management“
at the University of Applied Sciences at BFI Vienna, Vice President of the FH Conference (FHK)
Eva Kovacikova
Branch Office Manager SK
In 2006, we established the Slovak
branch of UnitCargo in Nové Zámky.
Why Nové Zámky? Well it was because
it is my hometown. I had prior experience with Unit-
Cargo from my former job, where I worked on the
carrier side. Cooperation especially thanks to open
communication on cooperation, transports and
solving problems that could arise during transport.
Trust as the Foundation
for Success
The decision to work for Unitcargo was built on
trust – trust that what we do is right that the direction
that Unitcargo goes is the one I want to go
and trust in the people I decided to follow. I saw
their dedication and competence. Trust, respect,
and communication are the core values that built
our company and guide our expansion into new
branches. These values shape our strategy, corporate
culture, decision-making, and employee
selection.
I remember our early days in the small space of
my apartment, where we used the same desk
that also saw the founding of UnitCargo in 2004
in Vienna. I still have that desk stored in the attic,
perhaps awaiting another branch. Over these
18 years, we have achieved many successes and
faced failures, learned from our mistakes, and
Trust, respect and communication
are the core values that
built our company and guide our
expansion into new branches.
grown into an international company with branches
in various countries.
Each year, we applied our experiences to improve
our services and work quality for customers and
carriers. We also weathered tough times, such as
when a truckload of goods was stolen in 2007, just
a year after our founding. We overcame this crisis
through team unity and significant support from
the parent company in Vienna, for which I am very
grateful.
Learning and Growing
Through Challenges
In 2008, the global economic crisis hit us hard,
especially affecting the automotive industry and
other sectors. Despite this, we managed to increase
profits. We have always listened to our
customers‘ needs and sought solutions to their
requirements.
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the energy
crisis in 2022 were additional major challenges.
The pandemic disrupted consumer spending, industrial
production, investments, and the supply
chain. We faced new issues like employee attendance,
mask-wearing, and testing. These unexpected
events heightened the risk environment,
which is why we maintain up-to-date contingency
plans to minimize impacts.
Today, 20 years after UnitCargo‘s founding, we
are proud of our achievements. Through trust, respect,
and open communication, we have overcome
many challenges and crises. Our journey
has included obstacles, educational moments,
and successes. We look forward to continued cooperation
and growth, confident that our values
will guide us toward new goals.
I had the privilege of witnessing the
rise of UnitCargo from up close. The
reason for this is that I got to know
Davor Sertic through a friend, Gottfried
Kretz, when UnitCargo was still a
true startup and I had only been working as the
program director of ‚Logistics and Transport Management‘
at the FH of BFI Vienna for a few years.
This led to increasingly frequent exchanges and
eventually to a friendship with Davor, whose visions,
innovations, and above all, his implementation
strength and diligence have always continued
to impress me. This can be seen in many areas.
Firstly, in the clear core values of UnitCargo: communication,
respect, quality and excellence, sustainability,
health, and safety, with customer satisfaction
being the focus. UnitCargo is a pioneer
in numerous areas: in the introduction of modern
and innovative quality and personnel management,
in the field of digitalization and sustainability,
which is also demonstrated by numerous
prestigious quality seals and certifications.
Women Make Up 50% of
the Workforce at UnitCargo
Dr. Breinbauer, Managing Director of the University of Applied Sciences of BFI
Mag.a. Eva Schiessl-Foggensteiner with Davor Sertic
Davor and UnitCargo were among the first in the
industry to concretely and, above all, credibly
implement demanding diversity standards, with
women making up 50% of the workforce, an impressive
figure in the logistics sector, and employees
speaking 20 different languages. It’s no
wonder that UnitCargo has grown so rapidly and
can offer logistics services in over 35 countries.
Many of ‚my‘ students were able to complete an
exciting internship at UnitCargo, and not a few
subsequently found employment there, confirming
that UnitCargo’s visions and core values are
lived out in practice just as they are communicated
externally. UnitCargo has now become a close
partner company of the FH of BFI Vienna, with
which we can further intensify our collaboration.
UnitCargo is the Partner Company
of the FH of BFI Wien
Davor Sertic has not only further developed intermodality
as a sustainable business sector for
his company, but in his role as division chairman
for transport and traffic in the Vienna Chamber of
Commerce, he is also a protagonist for modern
sustainable logistics that goes beyond mere
transport from point A to point B.
With his exchange formats he founded, such as
‚Forum Green Logistics‘ and ‚Logistics Salon of
the Transport Industry,‘ he has set milestones.
Davor Sertic is also a leader in modernizing the
logistics sector and making it attractive to young
people. ‚Logistics Ambassadors‘ visit schools
and highlight the diversity and future viability of
logistics, from which we all benefit.
I look forward to further creative collaboration
with UnitCargo – to another 20 years!“
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MILESTONE: ROMANIA
Navigating New
Markets: Establishing
Foot in Romania
Dan Nicolae
Branch Office Manager RO
Intermodal Expert
The Romanian branch of UnitCargo
company has experienced remarkable
growth and development since its inception in
Bucharest , 2014. With a focus on providing comprehensive
logistics solutions and leveraging Romania‘s
strategic advantages, we have established
ourselves as a strong player in the market.
Our services include Full Truck Load (FTL) and
Less than Truck Load (LTL) road transportation,
a robust groupage system, and environmentally
friendly intermodal transport solutions.
In 2014, we launched our operations in Romania,
recognizing the country‘s potential as a key logistics
hub in Eastern Europe. Romania’s strategic
location, bridging Western Europe with Eastern
markets, coupled with its well-developed infrastructure
and access to major European transport
corridors . This provided an ideal environment for
our logistics services.
Romania‘s Strategic
Advantages
Romania boasts an extensive road network, including
the vital A1 Highway, which connects Bucharest
with Western Europe. The country’s position
along the Danube River and its access to the
Black Sea also enhance its logistics capabilities,
facilitating efficient transportation routes for both
road and intermodal transport solutions.
Growth
and Development
Since our establishment in Romania, we have witnessed
substantial growth and development. Our
operations have expanded significantly, driven
by a commitment to excellence and a focus on
meeting the diverse needs of our clients. The following
highlights underscore our strong presence
and market leadership in Romania:
• FTL and LTL Road Transportation: Our comprehensive
FTL and LTL services have set industry
standards in reliability and efficiency,
enabling us to handle a wide range of freight
requirements. Our ability to offer tailored solutions
has earned us a solid reputation among
our clients.
• Groupage System: We have developed a sophisticated
groupage system, optimizing our
transportation network to consolidate smaller
shipments, reduce costs, and improve delivery
times. This system ensures that our clients
benefit from both cost-efficiency and timely
deliveries.
• Green Transport Solutions: As part of our commitment
to sustainability, we have invested in
green transport solutions, including intermodal
transportation. By integrating road and rail
, we minimize our carbon footprint while maintaining
high standards of service.
Expansion to
Pitesti in 2022
In 2022, we opened our second office in Pitesti, a
strategic decision driven by the city’s excellent logistical
advantages. Located near the A1 Highway,
Pitesti serves as a crucial junction for national and
international transportation routes. This expansion
allows us to enhance our service capabilities and
better serve our clients by reducing transit times
and improving overall operational efficiency.
Our journey in Romania, spanning over 10 years,
has been marked by significant achievements
and continuous growth. The establishment of our
second office in Pitesti in 2022 is a testament to
our commitment to expanding our services and
leveraging strategic locations to provide the best
logistics solutions available.
Innovation, Sustainability
and Exceptional Service
A Partnership Built on Vision
Florian Stessl, CEO COMTRiX Logistiksoftware GmbH
In 2005, our journey with UnitCargo
and its visionary boss began, on
the recommendation of our mutual
friend and business partner Erwin
Cootjans.
Transport Management
System, 4ward
At that time, we were embarking on an exciting
project: the introduction of our Transport Management
System, 4ward. This marked the beginning
of a collaboration that would define our shared
success.
We are proud of our contributions to the Romanian
logistics sector and remain dedicated to furthering
our position as a market leader through
innovation, sustainability, and exceptional service.
As we continue to invest in infrastructure, technology,
and talent, we are confident that this new office
will play a pivotal role in our future success,
strengthening our capabilities.
Together, we took this bold step and laid the
foundation for a partnership that has withstood
the test of time.
Over the years, our partnership has grown, as
have the requirements and opportunities. Together,
we continued to develop 4ward, dynamically
adapting it to new circumstances and taking it to
a whole new level. The result was not just a business
relationship, but a genuine friendship.
Today, we are proud of what we have jointly achieved.
Unitcargo is not only an innovative customer
for us, but also a valuable partner with whom we
look forward to shaping the future.
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MILESTONE: SERBIA & BULGARIA
Bridging the Balkans:
Logistics Strategies in
Serbia and Bulgaria
Sergey Iltchev
Branch Office Manager BG
UnitCargo Bulgaria was established
in 2011 and was since the very beginning
focused on developing a professional
and reliable transport service from Bulgaria
and Greece to Western Europe and vice versa.
A Friendship
for Life!
Erwin Cootjans
CEO NUNNER Logistics Group
Tanja Malachova
Head Of Human Resources
In 2018, we established our Serbian
office in Novi Sad, the heart of Vojvodina.
This city offers an ideal environment
for growth, boasting a vibrant college hub,
excellent universities, and a fast-developing economy.
Novi Sad is a center of the automotive industry
and home to a rapidly expanding IT sector,
making it a city rich with talent and opportunity.
From the start, we saw strong results, particularly
in 2019. Our team in the UCRS office brought prior
experience from the carrier’s side and received
thorough training at our headquarters and the UC
office in Slovakia. We started small, working from
a cozy apartment converted into an office in a
prime location surrounded by shops and restaurants.
Over time, we expanded our team, working
closely together to achieve great results even under
pressure, thanks to excellent communication
and cooperation.
Being based in Serbia, our office faces unique
challenges with customs and documentation,
as only Croatia and Slovenia are part of the EU.
Despite this, we have continually fought to overcome
these hurdles and run a smooth operation.
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the war in
Our goal in Serbia is to unlock
local business potential by
engaging with future clients
and hauliers.
Name of Mary Catholic church and Liberty square in Novi Sad, Serbia
Ukraine in 2022 posed further challenges, causing
disruptions in energy supply, factory closures,
and inflation. Despite these obstacles, we
used the opportunity to restructure, reorganize,
and strengthen our team, learning valuable lessons
and emerging more resilient than ever.
UnitCargo has become one of the strongest transport
companies operating between Western Europe
and the Balkans. Our office in Novi Sad is the
youngest in the group, staffed by talented young
professionals trained in our other offices to master
the Balkan market. We are a modern, innovative
company, constantly evolving with trends, which
is why we have developed roles focused on IT
tools, programs, and platforms. This enables us
to provide top-quality information in real time and
deliver professional services at the highest level.
Our goal in Serbia is to unlock local business potential
by engaging with future clients and hauliers,
demonstrating the strength of the UC group,
and establishing ourselves as leaders in exports
and truck transportation throughout the region.
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria
Since 2019, UnitCargo Bulgaria operates from
the heart of Sofia, in addition to a warehouse with
six ramps as well an external warehouse for out
of gauge goods. Through the years, we increased
investments not only in developing our FTL
service to Central Europe, Germany, BENELUX
and France, but also in developing a professional
groupage service for LTL and distribution in Bulgaria
and Greece. During the past 13 years, Unit-
Cargo went through many changes that were dictated
by the market development, and it made us
continuously work on improving the skills of our
team. Our main goal is to become a leader on the
Relations Germany, BENELUX and Central Europe
with reliable service for FTL and LTL.
Since 2019, UnitCargo Bulgaria
operates from Sofia with a
warehouse with six ramps and
an external warehouse for out
of gauge goods.
20 years of UnitCargo already.
A long time. I realise that my
friendship with Davor now far exceeds
this period.
I first met Davor when he was still
with his previous company. We saw each other
regularly, had a lot of fun, and discussed
various topics, including his plans for starting
a new freight forwarding company in Vienna.
After months of preparation, Davor launched
UnitCargo from the comfortable basement of
his home.
I’m proud that with NUNNER Logistics I was
one of UnitCargo’s first customers. Notably,
Davor implemented the same TMS system as
NUNNER and became a demanding customer
for its supplier. Initially focused on the North-
West Europe-Turkey route, UnitCargo has since
expanded its operations across many lines
throughout Europe.
People were recruited from other countries,
and branches were later established in several
Eastern European countries, driving the company’s
rapid growth.
I recall Davor’s ambitious targets at a company
party when UnitCargo was just two years
old—I thought they might be overly optimistic.
However, those targets have not only been
met but far exceeded. UnitCargo is now a prominent
logistics company, well-positioned for
the future. I’m grateful that our friendship has
endured over the years and that we still enjoy
quality time together—a friendship for life!
I warmly congratulate Davor and the entire
UnitCargo team on their 20th anniversary and
wish them continued success and enjoyment
in the years to come!
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MILESTONE: POLAND
UnitCargo Poland:
A Journey of Growth
and Innovation
Sebastian Wojcik
Branch Office Manager PL
The journey of UnitCargo‘s Polish
branch is marked by significant milestones,
each contributing to our steady
growth and success. It all began in July 2015,
when the head of our Polish branch joined the
main office in Vienna. This pivotal moment set the
foundation for what would become a thriving and
dynamic part of UnitCargo.
Consolidation of Operations
The official registration of our Polish branch took
place in January 2017, in Rzeszów. This milestone
was closely followed by the hiring of our very first
employee, who joined us at the start of 2017. Our
team continued to expand, and in 2019, we established
our second office in Wrocław. In May 2019,
our operations were divided into two specialized
teams: one focusing on continental Europe and
the other on Scandinavia. This strategic division
allowed us to better serve our clients across these
regions. However, in May 2021, we made the
decision to consolidate our efforts by merging the
Rzeszów and Wrocław offices into one unified office,
continuing our operations from Rzeszów.
In May 2019, our operations
were divided into two specialized
teams: one focusing on
continental Europe and the
other on Scandinavia.
The city hall, Rzeszow, Poland.
Expanding Capabilities
and Embracing Innovation
June 2022 marked another important milestone
with our office relocation. This move allowed us to
expand our team to over 10 members, enhancing
our capacity to meet the growing demands of our
clients.
A key development in our service offering came
in 2023, with the implementation of intermodal
transport. This advancement has enabled us to
provide even more efficient and sustainable solutions
to our clients.
UnitCargo’s 20 th Anniversary
Mag. Gerda Haimerl-Hörler
Partner at HAIMERL HÖRLER Wirtschaftsprüfer Steuerberater GmbH
UnitCargo has grown over the past 20
years into a successful and internationally
significant freight forwarding
company. We have had the privilege
of serving as UnitCargo’s tax advisors
for these two decades. In this article, however,
we want to focus less on the company’s business
successes and more on the people behind Unit-
Cargo. It is always the people who shape an organization
and are responsible for its achievements.
A Visionary Leader
and his Impact
Davor Sertic was highly successful in managing a
large, internationally recognized logistics company
at a young age. Driven by his high standards, he
chose to embark on his own entrepreneurial journey
20 years ago, despite a promising corporate
career. Davor brought with him a clear vision and
the determination to turn his dreams into reality.
These qualities, along with his commitment to reliability,
integrity, and the desire to elevate the logistics
industry through innovation, have become
hallmarks of both Davor and UnitCargo.
In addition to our ongoing collaboration on financial
and tax matters, we have supported UnitCargo
in its digital transformation, a process that began
over a decade ago.
Innovation leadership
Innovation leadership is a core pillar of UnitCargo
and Davor Sertic. Beyond his own company, Davor
also recognizes the vital role of the logistics
industry as a driver of the global economy. It is
no surprise that, alongside his demanding role as
CEO of UnitCargo, he also finds time to advocate
for the logistics sector.
As Chairman of the Transport and Logistics Division
at the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, he plays
a crucial role in advancing the interests of the industry
and, by extension, the Austrian economy.
A Strong Partnership
for Lasting Success
But it is not just Davor Sertic who drives UnitCargo’s
success. Without his partner, Gabriela Tomasikova,
the international and sustainable success
of UnitCargo would be unimaginable. Gabriela
skillfully and persistently manages the organization
and operations of UnitCargo. Her integrity,
honesty, and reliability make her an indispensable
leader and an invaluable partner.
“As Chairman of the Transport
and Logistics Division at the
Vienna Chamber of Commerce,
Davor Sertic plays a crucial role
in advancing the interests of the
industry and, by extension, the
Austrian economy”.
Together, Davor and Gabriela form a strong team
that embodies UnitCargo’s remarkable drive, both
externally and internally. Despite their success,
they have remained down-to-earth, always attentive
to the everyday concerns and challenges of
both their customers and employees. UnitCargo is
an innovative, reliable, and fair partner.
We are very proud to have collaborated with Unit-
Cargo, Davor Sertic, and Gabriela Tomasikova for
20 years. We wish you, dear Gabi and dear Davor,
continued success and a future full of new opportunities
and challenges.
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UNITCARGO IN PICTURES
#UnitCargoFamily:
20 Years of Highlights
Davor Sertic presents an award to
Kuehne & Nagel in 2015
In 2015, a delegation from UC visited the 350th anniversary
celebrations of Saint-Gobain
Our CEO was interviewed by ORF in 2015
At the UnitCargo Academy, new employees are trained for the challenging
tasks of the logistics (2012)
In 2012, UC received high-ranking visitors: the Austrian Minister for Women‘s Affairs
and the Deputy Mayor of Vienna
This is what it looked like 11 years ago in our office in
Slovakia
Because the timely movement and storage of goods is also an art, UC‘s 2015 Christmas party was held at the Albertina in Vienna.
The ‘forum green logisitcs’ initiated by Davor Sertic in 2013 was very well received, including by the later
Austrian Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz
The ORF became aware of UC back in 2011 and visited the
office in Vienna
Forum green logistics is a success story and is growing
from year to year (2015)
Its all about networking...
Representatives of Södra from Sweden visit the office in
Vienna
Joint activities away from the office were and are a central component of UC‘s corporate
philosophy. The photo shows the team on a skiing day in 2013
Thanks to his expertise, Davor Sertic is a welcome speaker at many events, such
as here at the BFI University of Applied Sciences in Vienna (2013)
Eating, drinking and laughing together unites the team (2015) The office in Bulgaria celebrates its 5th birthday with bowling together in 2016
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UNITCARGO IN PICTURES
Davor Sertic during a speech at a Christmas
party
UnitCargo team at the TransLogistica Poland trade fair in Warsaw, November
2023
The apprentice exchange programme with the
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group starts in 2019
The former deputy mayor also visited the anniversary
celebrations in 2019
Numerous guests attended the celebration to mark
the company‘s 15 th anniversary
Davor Sertic‘s role at the Vienna Chamber of Commerce also
includes attending press conferences
The first intermodal transport route was opened in 2022
The UC initiative ‘Logistics Ambassador’ makes young people aware of the world of
logistics and its diverse career opportunities (2021)
Davor Sertic visited the office in Poland in 2019
The bonds within the company were strengthened during a
joint hike (2022)
UnitCargo wins the vote for Logistics Brand 2023, which is organised by the trade magazine ‘Verkehr’ and
decided by experts.
A delegation from Laos led by the Minister of Public Works
and Transport visits the Haus der Wiener Wirtschaft (2024)
The team from Vienna celebrates Christmas in a festive setting in 2022
The Christmas parties are always a good opportunity for employees to get to
know each other better in private as well (2023)
Although there is only one Christmas party at one of our locations, all employees from
all seven branches are invited to attend (2023)
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UNITCARGO IN NUMBERS
UnitCargo Today:
Facts & Figures
50,000
50%
Female
employees
7
Offices
Full truck and part loads per year
18
Languages
Spoken
14
Nationalities
Contracted
trucks on
our corridor
112
Metric tons of CO2
emissions could
be saved
1500
12
1020000 300+
35
Kilometres traveled by road so far
CO2
reduction
Loading points
for intermodal including
Scandinavia
Cups of coffee
consumed in one
year in our Vienna
branch
Countries served
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UNITCARGO FUTURE
ESKLISTUNA
ROTTERDAM
GENK
MALMO
DUISBURG
DÜSSELDORF
BETTEMBURG
TRELLEBORG
POZNAN
WUPPERTAL NEUSS
WIEN
BUDAPEST
CURTICI
The European Green Deal, approved by the European
Commission in 2020, aligns with UnitCargo‘s
vision of greener logistics, pushing companies to
set ambitious carbon reduction targets.
Balancing Complexity
with Reliability
The challenge for UnitCargo is to maintain the
advantages of unimodal transport—simplicity,
speed, and reliability—within the more complex
intermodal model, typically combining trucks and
trains in Europe. Trains offer clear benefits for long
distances, including lower energy use, reduced
road congestion, and decreased pollution. Legislative
changes have also eased the burden of
documentation and allowed higher unit loads on
road segments.
Despite these benefits, intermodal transport
introduces complexity and slower transit times
compared to unimodal transport. This can be problematic
for supply chains operating on a „just in
time“ basis.
To address these challenges, UnitCargo is rapidly
expanding its traffic management team, ensuring
it can continue to deliver the punctual, reliable
service its clients expect.
The challenge for UnitCargo
is to maintain the advantages
of unimodal transport -
simplicity, speed, and
reliability - within the more
complex intermodal model,
typically combining trucks
and trains in Europe.
PLOIEȘTI
UnitCargo intermodal transport routes
CO2
reduction
UnitCargo: Driving
to a Fossil Free Future
Dan Nicolae
Branch Office Manager RO
Intermodal Expert
By 2030, UnitCargo aims to eliminate
fossil fuels in all its operations, as declared
by founder and CEO Davor Sertic. Leveraging
its expertise in intermodal transport, Unit-
Cargo plans to expand its routes across Europe,
increasing daily departures. The use of systems
that allow access not only to established terminals
but also to standard sidings will enable trains
to get closer to final destinations, reducing the
need for road transport in the last leg.
Davor Sertic highlighted that intermodal transport
is management-intensive, leading to a planned
increase in staff. The transition to a fossil-free
future will begin with trains for long-distance routes,
followed by the adoption of electric-powered
tractor units for initial and final legs. Sertic is confident
that as battery costs decrease, these electric
units will become cost-effective.
Vision of Greener Logistics
Truck transport has long been central to European
supply chains, offering simplicity, reliability, and
speed. However, growing concerns over climate
change, financial, and social costs have prompted
a shift towards a multimodal approach, utilizing
two or more transport modes.
Principles of Multimodal Transport
Mag. Thomas Preisinger - Attorney at law
Multimodal transport involves moving
goods using at least two different
transport modes under a single contract,
unlike situations where separate
contracts are made with different carriers.
Various modes, such as rail, road, air, sea, and
inland waterways, can be used. The rise in container
transport has increased the use of multimodal
systems, typically governed by a single freight
contract covering different modes.
In Austria, unlike Germany, there are no specific legal
regulations for multimodal contracts. Instead,
the “network system” established by case law governs
these contracts. Under this system, the carrier’s
liability depends on the legal regime applicable
to the mode of transport where the damage
occurred. If the location of the damage is unknown,
the claimant can choose the most favorable
liability law. Challenges arise in applying these rules,
particularly when damage occurs across multiple
segments. Internationally, there’s no unified
legal framework for multimodal transport relevant
to Austria, leading to a lack of standardization.
Freight contracts often incorporate standard terms
like the AÖSp, which must align with mandatory
legal provisions and the principles established by
case law. While Austria lacks comprehensive legal
regulations for multimodal transport, certain
international conventions provide guidelines e.g.
the Montreal Convention and CIM (Uniform Rules
concerning the Contract of International Carriage
of Goods by Rail) offer limited rules for specific
multimodal transport scenarios. There is a clear
need for a more developed contractual framework
covering all aspects of modern transport modes,
ensuring clarity for all parties involved.
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UNITCARGO FUTURE
Pioneering the Path:
CO2-Neutral
Freight Forwarding
This approach involves maximizing the use
of low-emission Euro 5 and Euro 6 trucks
and minimizing empty runs through advanced
route planning and transport
flow coordination, which significantly
enhances vehicle utilization and reduces
CO2 emissions.
Leading the Charge
in Carbon Footprint
Reduction
Davor Sertić, CEO
In recent years, the global spotlight
has increasingly focused on environmental
protection, making sustainability
a critical issue in both business
and politics. The European Union‘s ambitious climate
goals, established in 2018, mandate a 40%
reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
compared to 1990 levels. These stringent policies,
coupled with rising raw material costs and
shifting competitive landscapes, have compelled
the freight forwarding and logistics industry
to rethink its strategies. UnitCargo is at the forefront
of this transformation, aiming to become the
first CO2-neutral freight forwarder.
A Commitment to
Sustainable Transformation
The push for sustainability and digitalization is rapidly
reshaping the logistics industry, with companies
like UnitCargo leading the charge. For
UnitCargo, sustainability is not just a trendy buzzword
but a deeply ingrained core value that has
shaped the company’s strategy and underpinned
its success since its founding in 2004. UnitCargo’s
business model is built around three key pillars:
Customer, Team, and Supplier. These pillars
are meticulously coordinated to support a sustainable
and environmentally focused corporate
policy, all guided by the stringent international
EN ISO 14001:2018 standard. While the complete
elimination of climate-damaging emissions is not
yet economically viable or technically feasible,
UnitCargo remains steadfast in its commitment
to minimizing its environmental footprint.
The company achieves this through strategic investments
in technology and active participation
in climate protection projects, adhering to the
“avoid, reduce, compensate” principle.
UnitCargo’s long-term vision is clear:
achieving CO2 neutrality to safeguard
the environment for future
generations. The company’s commitment
extends beyond transport
optimization. As part of its corporate
social responsibility efforts, UnitCargo
is continually working to reduce its carbon
footprint through initiatives like remote
work, reducing paper waste via digital solutions,
and promoting virtual meetings across its branches.
UnitCargo‘s journey towards a sustainable
future is not just a response to industry pressures
but a proactive mission to lead the logistics sector
into a new era of environmental responsibility.
The company’s steadfast dedication to reducing
its carbon footprint underscores its role as a trailblazer
in sustainable freight forwarding.
UnitCargo’s long-term vision is clear: achieving CO2 neutrality
to safeguard the environment for future generations.
Our commitment extends beyond transport optimization.
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UNITCARGO FUTURE
Our Future?
Sky is the Limit
Davor Sertić, CEO
Where do I see UnitCargo in the next
five years? This question is very difficult
to answer based on my experiences
over the last 20 years. One may
wish to steer the company in a certain direction,
but predicting how the economy and reality will
evolve is a challenge.
Scan the QR-Code to find out
more about the world of UnitCargo:
Embracing AI and Data:
Shaping the Future of UnitCargo
We have taken a significant step by investing in
the company Datasol, which focuses on AI and
data. In five years, this will help UnitCargo become
a data-driven company with many automated
processes. Our employees will gain more time to
engage in conversations with customers and our
carriers, address their needs and desires, and find
solutions. Our employees will be trained for the
age of AI, and we will employ new staff with these
skills. This training has already begun, reflecting
our commitment to staying ahead in a rapidly
changing industry.
Innovation and Training
Additionally, intermodality with craneable trailers
will play a major role, and we aim to manage 25%
of our volume intermodally. Employee training
will be crucial to ensure we can leverage these
new methods effectively. As the complexity of logistics
continues to grow, the companies that can
adapt and provide innovative solutions will remain
We have taken a significant
step by investing in the company
Datasol, which focuses on AI
and data. In five years, this
will help UnitCargo become a
data-driven company with
many automated processes.
successful. We aspire to continue competing at
the top of the logistics “Champions League,” and
we are committed to being an innovative and reliable
partner for our customers, freight partners,
and employees, both now and in the future.
Looking forward, our vision is to not only embrace
technological advancements but also to reinforce
the human elements that define our business.
This balance between innovation and personal
connection will be key to our continued success.
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