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Staffing needs almost halved
The US cooperative Associated Wholesale Grocers keeps 54,600 dry goods, fresh produce, and frozen food items in stock for its 1,100 members using a highly automated, full-range logistics center . The facility is designed for a daily picking capacity of more than 460,000 retail units.
Knowledge transfer in the Seychelles
Natural hazards are increasingly occurring worldwide in the form of floods, landslides, forest fires, storms, earthquakes, and rockfalls. Acute crisis management is required, but so are long-term strategies for transportation routes, where Gasser Felstechnik provides assistance in the Seychelles.
German Design Award for Traigo-i
Following the Red Dot Design Award 2025, Toyota Material Handling's new 48-volt counterbalance forklift, Traigo_i, has now also received the German Design Award 2026 in the Excellent Product Design – Industry category. The focus: the complete integration of lithium-ion technology.
Long-term contracts at SBB Cargo
Numerous SBB Cargo Switzerland transport customers, such as Migros, have signed new single wagonload (EWLV) contracts with terms of up to ten years. New contracts have also reportedly been concluded with fenaco, Stahl Gerlafingen, and the Swiss saltworks.
Cooperation with Capra Robotics
Frei Fördertechnik announces its future collaboration with the Danish robotics specialist Capra. "This expands our portfolio to include mobile robot platforms that bring even greater flexibility and efficiency to production and logistics," says Michael Schüpbach, Head of Automation & Robotics. The AMRs are versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications.
SSI subsidiary continues to consistently rely on SAP
Since 2021, the software specialists at SWAN have been part of the SSI Schäfer Group, responsible for the SAP projects of the globally active intralogistics experts and supporting companies in implementing future-proof solutions – from highly automated distribution centers to integrated production logistics. The course is right.
Arne Sturm will be the new CEO in Hirschthal
Jungheinrich Switzerland will have a new managing director as of January 1, 2026. Arne Sturm will succeed Martin Weber, who is leaving the company after 18 years – eleven of them as managing director – at his own request to pursue new topics and challenges.
Another 50 million for new TGW headquarters
TGW Logistics is currently investing €100 million in expanding its production capacity at its headquarters in Austria. Now, with an expansion of the existing office building at the site, a five-story office building with 14,000 m² of usable space is being constructed for around €50 million, with completion expected by the second half of 2028.
AutoStore for Belgian hospitals
AutoStore system for Maria Middelares, a non-profit medical organization in Belgium, and Aalter in East Flanders, about 60 km west of Brussels.
Reliable data instead of empty phrases.
The Basel Logistics Cluster of the Basel Chamber of Commerce (HKBB), together with the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft, industry associations, and infrastructure operators, has published a guide to sustainable logistics in the Basel region. Supply chain expert Daniel Bubendorf explains why such a guide is needed.
DHL also prepared for alternatives
DHL also prepared for alternatives
In light of the impending flood of shipments over the Christmas holidays, DHL is also keeping its options open. This could include an early extension of its contract as global logistics partner for the Bobsleigh and Luge Association in Germany (BSD), which is to extend beyond the 2026 Olympic Games.
DHL is continuing its successful partnership with the Bobsleigh and Luge Federation of Germany (BSD) – even beyond the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The company has prematurely extended its contract with the association as its global logistics partner until the end of the 2026/2027 season. This means that the iconic yellow bobsleds will continue to be seen in the ice tracks. Thanks to extensive trademark rights, the corporate color yellow will also remain a distinctive feature on other sports equipment and the German team's sportswear. In addition to bobsleigh, the partnership also encompasses the disciplines of luge and skeleton.
Everything in the box...
"For many years, the BSD athletes have not only been a guarantee of success, but also a popular figure," says Arjan Sissing, Head of Brand Marketing – DHL Group. "They give their all in every race. Their passion, speed, and team spirit perfectly match our performance promise. We are proud to now further expand this partnership."
"Santa Claus" initially declined to comment to the press yesterday on possible new alternative routes for delivering the seasonally increased transport volume – from "across the chimney" to digitized reindeer teams. Especially since the issue could become more explosive due to climate change.
The partnership with the BSD has existed since the 2014/2015 winter season. It covers the logistics for all the athletes' equipment. For the Luge World Championships in Whistler, Canada, and the Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Championships in Lake Placid, USA, for example, DHL transports approximately 40 crates of sports equipment for the BSD. Each of these crates weighs up to one ton.
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DHL also collaborates with the International Luge Federation (FIL) and the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF). This also adds transport services for other national federations. The various deliveries can often be combined, creating synergies.
