Rigidly installed conveyor systems and loops – or a fleet of intelligently controlled mobile robots that move load carriers weighing up to 50 kg in a material flow that can be scaled or rerouted as required? SSI Schäfer's FastBots adapt flexibly to the respective conditions.   

The lithium-ion batteries of the «Clark Fusion»series, presented just in time for LogiMAT, can be seamlessly integrated into all of the manufacturer's electric forklifts – from the compact 48V three- and four-wheel forklifts of the S-Series Electric (STE16-20, SE16-20) to the larger 80V devices. 

What does the construction of a cross-city rail line for the S-Bahn in Basel have to do with freight transport? Quite simply, says National Councillor Florence Brenzikofer in an "Basel vernetzt"series: more capacity will be created above ground for long-distance and freight transport if the S-Bahn runs underground. 

Before the WJ 50, Crown's new electric pallet truck, goes into the final round with numerous competitors from other material handling equipment providers at the International Forklift of the Year (IFOY), it could be inspected again at this year's LogiMAT in Stuttgart.

Temperature-controlled logistics keeps our society running – often invisible, but systemically important. Whether it's food or vital medicines: without it, everything grinds to a halt. SVTL President Marco in a special supplement to the "Tagi" discuss the opportunities, risks, and future of the industry

“Given the global situation, it wasn’t really expected that we would end LogiMAT 2026  with new record highs”summarizes LogiMAT trade fair director Michael Ruchty. “But the market has clearly recognized that one has to act counter-cyclically in times of crisis”. 

Forklift manufacturer Still remains committed to developing concrete applications for internal transport. Until now, there was primarily one "blind spot," says Still'sSales Director Florian Heydenreich: the automation of loading and unloading processes at the dock. This is now being addressed with the new AXL 15 iGo.

The new Toyota Traigo80 for heavy-duty indoor and outdoor applications, which is making its debut at LogiMAT, is available in five variants with an 80-volt battery – or, in the high-performance package, also with a 90-volt battery. Lifting capacities range from 3.5 to 5.0 tons.

in the coming years, with a share of 52%, ahead of cleaning (13%), hospital (21%), and most from automation and . Humanoid robots are still lagging somewhat behind, but are catching up. 

With record numbers of exhibitors, additional areas in the ICS conference center, and the usual focus on awarding the "Best Product"winners, this year's LogiMAT got off to a flying start.  Highlights included a video monitor from EPG, a "SkyBot" from Ceilix, and an acoustic detector from Sonair.

Thomas Gasser will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Pistor in May. The 45-year-old will be responsible for further aligning Pistor's logistical capabilities for the future. Gasser succeeds  Richard Betschart, who is retiring after 19 years of distinguished service.

People always drink, and thirst isn't simulated.  However, bottling plant specialist Krones is now also using digital twins – also in cooperation with NVIDIA – for plant planning. The company achieved 7% growth and €5.66 billion in revenue last year.

«AgileStore» is the next generation of automated pallet shuttle systems from Swisslog, designed for maximum space utilization, flexibility, and throughput in high-density pallet high-bay warehouses. The system will definitely be worth a look at LogiMAT. 

The Chinese construction machinery manufacturer XCMG is showcasing its handling equipment for ports and container depots at LogiMAT. They are also presenting special "conveyor technology" for electric commercial vehicles, which is being promoted through government subsidies of up to six figures.  

Gilgen is promoting its mecom container technology at this year's LogiMAT trade fair, among other things. This technology has been implemented at the University Hospital of Basel. Five kilometers of conveyor technology connect buildings and wards with high efficiency. Retrofitting and modernization are the specialty of the experts from Oberwangen.

A unique visitor service: At the Linde MH booth at LogiMAT, a humanoid robot ("Carl"will also be presented "Linde I-MATIC core" in action.

Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler increased its revenue from CHF 3.3 billion to CHF 3.7 billion in the past fiscal year 2025, despite challenging conditions. Order intake amounted to CHF 6.1 billion. In Valencia, following the severe weather disaster, partially rebuild and strengthen its affected supply chains.

In a TecTalk with Swissmem, Philipp von Michaelis speaks candidly about a business closely linked to logistics that saves lives every day: mechanical mine clearance. The co-founder of the Swiss company GCS explains how technology is effective in places where war has occurred, but the danger remains.

 "Prewave" sounds like an early warning – and that's exactly what it's meant to be. From December 2027, concrete interventions in supply chains are threatened. Shipments within the EU can be detained, recalled, or even destroyed if there is evidence of forced labor. Those who hear the signals don't ignore them, but take preventative measures.

 At the NVIDIA technology conference GTC in San Jose (California), Kion is currently presenting “GXO”an autonomous forklift for warehouse use and an AI-based, safety-certified person detection system for automated truck loading 

Beumer entered into a strategic innovation partnership with Fraunhofer IML at the end of 2025. At its core will be a jointly operated "Enterprise Lab" for the development of mobile robots, operating for three years. The intralogistics specialist aims to secure a technological edge through this partnership.

especially at sea, are often distributed across multiple agencies and systems. Marcel Haar, CEO of ,,Frequentisproposes a shared maritime situational awareness picture. This would also protect supply chains.

Chaotic storage is still considered a prime example for those too lazy to search. At the Technical University of Munich (TUM), a robot has now been developed whose primary task is to track down missing items. According to TUM, it's one of the first robotic companions that not only integrates image understanding but also meaningfully connects it. 

High-speed doors combine perfect insulation, energy-efficient functionality, and modern technology. The  new building for the Road Traffic and Shipping Office in Schaffhausen is a showcase project for sustainable construction. Efaflex doors further contribute to minimizing energy consumption.

Without the logistics division, which generated CHF 278 million in operating profit in 2025, Swiss Post  as a whole would be close to being in the red. As it is, the group still made a profit of CHF 315 million in 2025. Meanwhile,  the company is still reeling from the shock of the bus fire in Kerzers that claimed six lives.

Toyota Material Handling, a provider of forklift trucks and intralogistics solutions, is hosting a panel discussion with leading European executives on the second day of LogiMAT at the Stuttgart trade fair. Participants include Jan Lorenz, CEO of Toyota Germany; Hiroshi Kuriyama, head of Toyota Europe; Ralph Cox; and Avinash Balachandran, head of development.

In 2025, the Hupac Group transported approximately 975,000 road shipments using combined  road/rail transport. This represents a 4.3% increase in transport volume. Hupac stated that this performance allowed it to maintain its leading position in Europe, particularly on the transalpine TEN-T corridor.

For material handling and intralogistics suppliers in Germany, the 2025 financial year shows a 7 percent decline in production volume. This brings the value down to €25.8 billion, reports the VDMAMaterials Handling and Intralogistics Association. No turnaround is yet in sight for 2026.

Following the fire on the postal bus in Kerzers, initial findings from the investigation do not point to a terrorist act. Hearings and witness statements suggest that the perpetrator was mentally unstable, acted alone, likely holds Swiss citizenship, and lived in the canton of Bern.

In Katowice, SSI Schäfer is setting up a highly automated logistics center for the «Vehicle Lifetime» division of the automotive supplier Schaeffler in  close cooperation with the robot specialists from RO-BER, the SAP experts from SWAN and the  robotics and AGV experts from DS Automation.