WAGNER Switzerland AG
WWW.LOGISTICSINNOVATION.ORG
The online magazine for Switzerland, the EU and the rest of the world
55 percent more orders
Revenue of the intralogistics specialist TGW, which plans, builds, and maintains highly automated logistics centers, slightly exceeded the previous year's all-time high of €1.07 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal year . Order intake reached €1.5 billion, and the number of employees rose to 4,645.
With brains on the spot
Robotics provider German Bionic is presenting a new AI-assisted exoskeleton called "Exia" at this year's A+A – the world's leading trade fair for occupational health, safety, and ergonomics. According to the company, this is the world's first exoskeleton controlled by augmented AI with high levels of comprehension.
Train protection at Rochers-de-Naye
Transports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera (MVR) is modernizing its railway infrastructure on the line connecting Montreux to Rochers-de-Naye, offering spectacular views of the Vaud Alps and Lake Geneva, using Stadler's CBTC signaling technology.
Revolution in Brownfield
Workwear specialist Strauss took its logistics in Biebergemünd to the next level with a system upgrade that, in addition to lower costs and faster implementation, saved 26,000 tons of CO2 compared to a new build. This "Next Level" won the German Logistics Award 2025.
German logistics generates 335 billion in sales
Around 2,300 participants will attend over 220 presentations at the " BVL Supply Chain CX " the logistics conference in Berlin, which was renamed two years ago on Wednesday with an additional 120 exhibitors and partners . Logistics currently generates €335 billion in revenue in Germany.
Apollo mission in the mountains
"Apollo Go" is not a continuation of the space mission that took the US space agency NASA to the moon in the 1960s , but a Chinese company with whose help the PostBus division of the Swiss Post will soon test automated driving in four cantons.
Rocket shuttle for fishermen
As general contractor for Fischer, an electronics supplier specializing up a single-aisle small parts shuttle warehouse with over 4,400 bin storage spaces at its headquarters in Lüdenscheid. Production operation is scheduled to begin in early June 2026.
Impressive study trip
The Swiss Intralogistics Association (ILS) completed an insightful program with 50 participants, providing insights into state-of-the-art systems at the Container Logistics Center GLC, at Swiss Post Cargo in Villmergen, TGW on a BIM construction site, at Meier Tobler in Oberbuchsiten, Avosano and Schindler.
Bearings and saws toothed
The portfolio of metal dealer Brütsch/Rüegger in Regensdorf, in the canton of Zurich, encompasses more than 8,000 products and 5,500 tons of stock. The full-range supplier has recently replaced its semi-automated honeycomb storage system with the fully automated Unitop and Unitower long goods storage systems from Kasto. Two adapted band saws complement the process chain—a key success factor.
Top-class cast
transport.ch, the Swiss trade fair for commercial vehicles and workshop supplies, will be pleased to welcome renowned participants from November 4 to 8 in Bern. Council of States member Thierry Burkhart, one of the industry's most important voices, at the opening ceremony on November 4.
German logistics generates 335 billion in sales
German logistics generates 335 billion in sales
Around 2,300 participants will attend over 220 presentations at the " BVL Supply Chain CX " the logistics conference in Berlin, which was renamed two years ago on Wednesday with an additional 120 exhibitors and partners . Logistics currently generates €335 billion in revenue in Germany.
Relaxed atmosphere at the Estrel
Among the numerous top speakers in the Congress Area are Petra Scharner-Wolff, CEO of the Otto Group, Jens H. Lund, Group CEO of DSV, Major General Jochen Deuer, Commander of the Bundeswehr Logistics Command, Arthur Valdez, formerly of Amazon, Starbucks and Target, Ilse Henne, Board Member at ThyssenKrupp AG and Deputy Chairwoman of the BVL, Achim Puchert, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Nadine Despineux, Board Member for Sales at Jungheinrich, Sebastian Peters, Chairman of the Board of Management at Airbus Operations, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alice Kirchheim, Director of the Fraunhofer IML and Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo.
The traditional highlight will once again be the German Logistics Award ceremony on Wednesday evening, followed by a diverse networking night for congress guests. All BVL Supply Chain CX participants will then meet on Thursday evening for the big CX party in the Expo area.
Young Professionals
The focus of the event is once again on networking, so there are numerous offerings such as moderated connect tables, events for young professionals or the Ladies in Logistics, as well as a practical matchmaking function in the BVL Events app.
K.Althoff: Upward trend not until 2026?
Kai Althoff, Chairman of the Board of BVL and CEO of 4flow, presented the current situation of logistics in Germany. Logistics remains the third-largest economic sector after retail and the automotive industry, with an economic output of approximately €335 billion, which corresponds to approximately 8% of Germany's economic output and represents 25% of the European logistics market.
New Top100 study
These figures for 2024 can be found in the new Top100 study, which be published for the first time in November by Heilbronn University under Prof. Martin Schwemmer and the German Transport Publishing House . According to the study, economic output increased nominally by 2.6% compared to 2023. Logistics employment declined by approximately 60,000 employees to 3.35 million in 2024 (-1.8 %).
Photos: BVL / Herschelmann
Based on these figures, the logistics experts led by Prof. Christian Kille from the University of Applied Sciences Würzburg- Schweinfurt have prepared their autumn forecast, which is also being published today. Due to the uncertain framework conditions, they calculated three scenarios: a best-case scenario, a trend scenario, and a worst-case scenario. In 2025, the economic output of logistics would then be nominally between €337.7 billion and €338.7 billion, and in 2026 between €344.8 billion and €349.5 billion (assumed development in 2025: +0.8 to +1.1%, 2026: +2.1 to 3.2%). In real terms, however, this would result in a decline of between -0.5 and -0.8% for 2025 and a range of -0.4 to +1.1% for 2026.
No real turnaround
The BVL Chairman stated: " Of the logistics experts' forecasts, I believe the middle scenario is the most likely. This means continued stagnation in 2025 and only noticeable slight growth in 2026. This also corresponds with the results of our BVL Logistics Indicator, which we publish with the ifo Institute. Here, we see a slight recovery at a very low level, but not yet a real turnaround in business expectations . "
The development of logistics is in line with the overall economic development in Germany. As the third-largest economic sector, logistics is of great importance to Germany and is an indicator of the overall economic situation.
Not noticed
" Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management " was also presented at the BVL Supply Chain CX on Wednesday . According to the study, cybersecurity and digitalization continue to be top topics for companies . Only 6% of the companies surveyed agree that the field of logistics and supply chain management is adequately represented by politicians. 60 % disagree, and 34% are undecided.
Althoff: " As expected, the priority issues for companies are infrastructure, reducing bureaucracy, and digitalization. The energy transition, global trade, and the shortage of skilled workers are also still seen as priorities . " He noted the still half-hearted approach to electricity pricing and the few concrete measures for the necessary migration of skilled workers. " Overall, the framework for the necessary measures has been created – now what matters is rapid and consistent implementation. "
www.bvl.de
