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May 6, 2026

The eActros 600 features three battery packs, each with a capacity of 207 kWh. These batteries are based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell technology, which is characterized by its long lifespan. Since the end of 2025, they have also been used in a total of 14 electric trucks operated by Gebrüder Weiss. 

May 6, 2026

Peter Spuhler wastes no time. At the annual general meeting in the Swiss Life Arena in Altstetten, he reports CHF 6.1 billion in order intake for 2025 and a total order backlog that has risen to CHF 32 billion. Sabrina Soussan and Michael Schöllhorn are joining the board of directors as new members.

May 5, 2026

Data is the foundation for all types of warehouse processes and inventory control. However, the associated codes must be correctly recognized and recorded. Common technologies include barcodes, QR codes, RFID, magnetic stripes, and biometrics. Auto-ID and data capture have become indispensable in everyday life. The devices themselves have also evolved accordingly. 

May 5, 2026

Experience or simple calculations are often insufficient for effectively designing complex warehouse solutions. However, late adjustments during warehouse construction can be costly. SSI Schäfer addresses this "emulation" —realistic testing even during the construction phase. 

May 4, 2026

The Port of Duisburg, a key transshipment point for the Rhine shipping corridor between Basel and Rotterdam, successfully concluded the 2024 financial year with the Duisport Group, even exceeding its targets. Container throughput increased to 3.9 million TEU, and 51 million tons of goods were transported. 

May 4, 2026

Riding the wave of increasing automation and AI-powered robotics, the intralogistics group Kion is well-positioned for the new fiscal year despite the challenging global economy. In the first quarter, order intake rose to €2.985 billion (previous year: €2.7 billion). This was further boosted by a promising investment in the robot manufacturer Zikoo.

May 1, 2026

Interroll, the conveyor technology specialist based in Sant'Antonino, Switzerland, has appointed Stephan Schärer as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the holding company, effective June 1st. He succeeds Heinz Hössli.

May 1, 2026

as a "revitalizing transaction" Thyssenkrupp Elevator (TKE) describes the special type of "conveyor technology"Combined, the two companies would generate approximately €20.5 billion in annual revenue. 

April 30, 2026

We not only received Platinum status, but were also able to significantly improve our overall scoresaid Ulrike Just, Head of Sales at Linde Material Handling in Germany, at the announcement of the EcoVadis results.

April 30, 2026

Despite blocked sea lanes and closed airspace, we are keeping supply chains running, says DHL CEO Tobias Meyer. The company reported two percent volume growth in the first quarter of 2026, with revenue of €20.4 billion slightly below the previous year's level, solely due to currency effects. One of the drivers of this growth is specialized IT transport.



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May 6, 2026

The eActros 600 features three battery packs, each with a capacity of 207 kWh. These batteries are based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell technology, which is characterized by its long lifespan. Since the end of 2025, they have also been used in a total of 14 electric trucks operated by Gebrüder Weiss. 


May 6, 2026

Peter Spuhler wastes no time. At the annual general meeting in the Swiss Life Arena in Altstetten, he reports CHF 6.1 billion in order intake for 2025 and a total order backlog that has risen to CHF 32 billion. Sabrina Soussan and Michael Schöllhorn are joining the board of directors as new members.

May 5, 2026

Data is the foundation for all types of warehouse processes and inventory control. However, the associated codes must be correctly recognized and recorded. Common technologies include barcodes, QR codes, RFID, magnetic stripes, and biometrics. Auto-ID and data capture have become indispensable in everyday life. The devices themselves have also evolved accordingly. 

May 5, 2026

Experience or simple calculations are often insufficient for effectively designing complex warehouse solutions. However, late adjustments during warehouse construction can be costly. SSI Schäfer addresses this "emulation" —realistic testing even during the construction phase. 


May 4, 2026

The Port of Duisburg, a key transshipment point for the Rhine shipping corridor between Basel and Rotterdam, successfully concluded the 2024 financial year with the Duisport Group, even exceeding its targets. Container throughput increased to 3.9 million TEU, and 51 million tons of goods were transported. 

May 4, 2026

Riding the wave of increasing automation and AI-powered robotics, the intralogistics group Kion is well-positioned for the new fiscal year despite the challenging global economy. In the first quarter, order intake rose to €2.985 billion (previous year: €2.7 billion). This was further boosted by a promising investment in the robot manufacturer Zikoo.

May 1, 2026

Interroll, the conveyor technology specialist based in Sant'Antonino, Switzerland, has appointed Stephan Schärer as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the holding company, effective June 1st. He succeeds Heinz Hössli.

May 1, 2026

as a "revitalizing transaction" Thyssenkrupp Elevator (TKE) describes the special type of "conveyor technology"Combined, the two companies would generate approximately €20.5 billion in annual revenue. 

April 30, 2026

We not only received Platinum status, but were also able to significantly improve our overall scoresaid Ulrike Just, Head of Sales at Linde Material Handling in Germany, at the announcement of the EcoVadis results.

April 30, 2026

Despite blocked sea lanes and closed airspace, we are keeping supply chains running, says DHL CEO Tobias Meyer. The company reported two percent volume growth in the first quarter of 2026, with revenue of €20.4 billion slightly below the previous year's level, solely due to currency effects. One of the drivers of this growth is specialized IT transport.

April 29, 2026

Hupac aims to shift more freight back to rail by increasing the use of the left bank of the Rhine corridor and digitally transforming the intermodal transport chain. The company has now closed its 2025 financial year with a profit of CHF 3.5 million, and transport volume increased by 4.3 percent.

April 29, 2026

In 2007, the German women's national football team won the World Cup and Apple presented its first iPhone. For KWM Weisshaar, the year was also marked by the construction of a new multi-story production hall equipped with Kasto's Unigrip buffer storage system. A retrofit was now underway, which was implemented smoothly. 

April 28, 2026

Not a "lighthouse" in the true sense, but a construction project that has a signal effect in its dimensions, architectural design as well as its future function, is now being created with the groundbreaking ceremony for the doubling of the office capacity of TGW Logistics for around 50 million euros at the main site in Marchtrenk.


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Impressive study trip

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Around 50 participants took part in the ILS study trip, which provided interesting insights into state-of-the-art logistics facilities.

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April 24, 2026

The StaplerCup season is starting again at Linde Material Handling in Germany. Experienced forkliftoperators and enthusiastic newcomers can now register to qualify at over 20 venues both in Germany and abroad. The final will be held in Aschaffenburg in October.

April 24, 2026

The general assembly of the Swiss Association for Temperature-Controlled Logistics will take place on May 8th Castle and Lenzburg , in addition to the usual agenda items, personnel management, modern advertising for skilled workers on social media and the question of whether humanoid robots will one day be helpful .

April 24, 2026

The days of unlimited supply chains are over. Global just-in-time supply chains are now on new leadershipThe 20th Logistics Day of the Kühne Logistics University (KLU) in Hamburg focused


April 21, 2026

At the world's largest industrial trade fair in Hanover, with 3,000 exhibitors, a young company called  BTRY from Dübendorf won a startup award sponsored by the logistics provider Hermes. The founders impressed the judges with an ultra-thin, fully flexible energy storage system that is intended to enable numerous new applications.

April 20, 2026

The production of razor blades was once a sharp business – today, Schmalz is the world market leader in vacuum technology, and its executives are committed to sustainability, education, and regional development  . For this, they have now been awarded the Order of Merit of the State of Baden-Württemberg.

April 20, 2026

Well packaged is half the battle. Submissions for the Swiss Packaging Award are open until May 15th.  The award for the best packaging solutions is presented in the categories of sustainability, convenience, design, marketing, technology/construction/machine systems, and reusable packaging .


A brilliant finale to IFOY 2025

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Eight winners received their awards at the Award Night held at the Phoenix des Lumières in Dortmund.  

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With 30,000 visitors

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With almost 30,000 visitors and a chorus of honking horns, the 13th edition of transport.ch at Bernexpo came to a close. For four days, it was the focal point of the industry.

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Mobile Living

May 6, 2026

The eActros 600 features three battery packs, each with a capacity of 207 kWh. These batteries are based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell technology, which is characterized by its long lifespan. Since the end of 2025, they have also been used in a total of 14 electric trucks operated by Gebrüder Weiss. 


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Peter Spuhler wastes no time. At the annual general meeting in the Swiss Life Arena in Altstetten, he reports CHF 6.1 billion in order intake for 2025 and a total order backlog that has risen to CHF 32 billion. Sabrina Soussan and Michael Schöllhorn are joining the board of directors as new members.

May 4, 2026

The Port of Duisburg, a key transshipment point for the Rhine shipping corridor between Basel and Rotterdam, successfully concluded the 2024 financial year with the Duisport Group, even exceeding its targets. Container throughput increased to 3.9 million TEU, and 51 million tons of goods were transported. 

April 29, 2026

Hupac aims to shift more freight back to rail by increasing the use of the left bank of the Rhine corridor and digitally transforming the intermodal transport chain. The company has now closed its 2025 financial year with a profit of CHF 3.5 million, and transport volume increased by 4.3 percent.


April 22, 2026

Even after a malfunction was resolved on Wednesday, the screens at Swiss air traffic control remained the technical problem at the fixed

April 17, 2026

The shift to rail freight through the Alps has suffered significant setbacks recently. According to BLS Cargo, the main culprits are the dilapidated German infrastructure and the numerous line closures and construction sites along the north-south corridor. This is also impacting personnel policies.

April 10, 2026

With a new workshop in Obersiebenbrunn near Vienna, rail manufacturer Stadler is expanding its capacity for the commissioning, approval, and servicing of modern rail vehicles in Austria. The workshop has been used to maintain Westbahn's high-speed trains since March 2026.

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