Shipping | Recycling

Waste paper and scrap are not garbage, but rather goods that we are happy to transport.

We are the world's leading forwarder for forest products. So waste paper is in good hands with us. Fr. Meyer's Sohn also takes care of your electric scrap, ships plastic scrap, or collects electronic scrap. We also export your waste rubber and used tires.

Over 50 offices around the globe operate in the field of forwarding industrial waste and secondary materials (commercial and industrial waste). Fr. Meyer's Sohn offers efficient logistic solutions for international, intercontinental, and cross-border transport.
Our employees are familiar with all national and international regulations and procedures.

Choice of the most suitable mode of transport and the most efficient route
Support during the application process for all necessary permits
Transparency of shipments using Cruise Control and involvement of all relevant parties

Further request or in need for further information? Please contact: Recycling @ FMS

Author

Nadine Kinscher-Masur

Corporate Head of Marketing at Fr. Meyer's Sohn

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