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New building with a signal effect
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.
GS1 Excellence Day at StageOne in Zurich-Oerlikon
Prominent speakers from across the world of logistics, business, science, and technology will converge on June 18th at the GS1 Switzerland Excellence Day at StageOne in Zurich-Oerlikon . The focus will be on data-driven intelligence and sustainable supply chains.
Opposite in Duisburg
Directly opposite its European headquarters, Clark is celebrating the expansion of its direct sales operations in Duisburg with the official opening of its premises in the Asterlagen business park. The "Western Branch" is intended to serve as an "exclusive interface" to drive market potential in the region.
A new hunt for record times
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.
Kemaro establishes US subsidiary
“The USA is no longer an experiment; it is our next major revenue driver”says Kemaro, the Eschlikon-based manufacturer of cleaning robots. The company has already sold over 1,500 robots to more than 600 industrial customers worldwide. With $5 million in fresh capital, it now aims to enter the next phase of its expansion.
SVTL meets in a historic setting
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 .
Logistics expert: "Masters at balancing uncertainties"
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
New opportunities with «GreyMatter»
"Fifty Shades of Grey" is a moderately boring movie about teen fantasies concerning first sexual experiences with the opposite sex. "Grey Orange" be more exciting for some: a global provider of AI-powered software for warehouse control and inventory management, whose "GreyMatter"software Dematic now wants to profit from.
Implemented step by step
"Iterative" is the magic word that the southern German supermarket chain V-Markt used to implement the Wamas Core WMS warehouse management system from SSI Schäfer for the smooth supply of its southern German branches. This minimized risks during ongoing operations.
Pallet market under pressure
Circulating in the millions, Euro pallets are an integral part of everyday life in industry, trade, and logistics. However, A and B grade pallets are becoming increasingly scarce, warns the logistics provider Dachser. This has repercussions for costs, planning reliability, and delivery capacity along the entire supply chain.
GS1 Excellence Day at StageOne in Zurich-Oerlikon
GS1 Excellence Day at StageOne in Zurich-Oerlikon
Prominent speakers from across the world of logistics, business, science, and technology will converge on June 18th at the GS1 Switzerland Excellence Day at StageOne in Zurich-Oerlikon . The focus will be on data-driven intelligence and sustainable supply chains.
Directed by TV presenter Tobias Müller, the program features expert speakers discussing standards, transparency, and networked data exchange, which are intended to form the basis for secure, efficient, and sustainable supply chains. It also explores how intelligent demand-side strategies and modern technologies empower companies to reach their customers more precisely. Following an introduction by GS1 CEO Jörg Mathis, Kathrin Nussbaumer, Head of Mail and Parcel at Swiss Post National, discusses data as the key to perfect parcel delivery.
Alexandra Ebert, Chief AI & DataDemocratization Officerat Mostly AI,advisesdiscusses responsible use of artificial intelligence, synthetic data, and data privacy. She Fortune 500 executives, political institutions, and regulatory bodies on generative AI, AI ethics, and shaping the data economy. She also serves on expertpanels for the OECD and regulatory authorities and shares practical knowledge as host of the Data Democratization Podcast and LinkedIn Learning Instructor.
Internationally equipped
Negotiation expert Matthias Schranner discusses negotiation tactics. He was originally trained by the police for negotiations in highly critical situations. For over 20 years, he and his team at the Schranner Negotiation Institute have advised internationalorganizationssuch as the UN, global corporations, and political parties on challenging negotiations and strategic decision-making. He supports business and government representatives in over 40 countries worldwide.
the Logistics Arena will feature breakoutsessions, on strategies for resilient logistics in volatile markets, with presentations from Ehrhardt + Partner, the University of St. Gallen, MS Direct, and Swiss Post Cargo. Following this, a session moderated by Andrea Schütz Frikart of GS1 Switzerland and Dani Giger of Swiss Post will focus on data exchange in the Swiss healthcare system and the structural changes associated with standardization, governance, and interoperability. The Swiss Health Data Space will be explained as a trusted data space with clearly defined roles and common standards.
Jonas Batt uses a case study to illustrate the journey of textiles, mattresses, and furniture toward the Digital Product Passport. Uwe Rüdel, GS1 Switzerland, and Hans Ruedi Hauri explain why this comprehensive data certificate will become indispensable for real estate in the future.
Swiss Logistics Award 2026
This evening, the presentation of this year's Swiss Logistics Award will take place at StageOne in Zurich with the nominees City Cargo Zurich (Coop and railCare AG), Klinik Seeschau and Post CH, as well as Eiger Mechanics.
