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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.
Solar system for refugees from Sudan
Solar system for refugees from Sudan
More than 125,000 people live in the Palorinya refugee reception center, most of whom sought refuge from the civil war in neighboring Sudan. Gebrüder Weiss is transporting a solar system from Vorarlberg to Uganda free of charge, which will replace old diesel generators there.
A Catholic missionary, Erich Fischnaller, is conducting important development and reconstruction work in the Palorinya refugee settlement in northern Uganda. This includes providing young people with education and knowledge so they can build independent lives. With support from many sources, he has now established several training workshops where skilled trades such as carpentry, metalworking, and baking are taught. The electricity for the workshops was previously generated by old diesel generators – expensive and not very environmentally friendly. This is now changing: Photovoltaic system manufacturers and electrical engineering companies from Vorarlberg and Liechtenstein have donated all the necessary components for a high-performance photovoltaic (PV) system. It can be operated without connection to a public power grid (off-grid) and generates up to 200 kilowatts of electrical energy.
E.Fischnitzer. Photo: Comboni Missionaries MCCJ
Gebrüder Weiss is responsible for transporting the solar system: "This is an exemplary initiative by regional companies that helps give local people a future perspective – and is also ecologically sound. Solar energy instead of fossil fuels: A sustainable aid project that we are happy to support," says Andreas Bilgeri, Head of Gebrüder Weiss Air & Sea Wolfurt. Packed in a 40-foot sea freight container, the solar system will be sent on its journey before Christmas. It will first travel by rail from Wolfurt to Rotterdam, then by ship to Mombasa, Kenya. The remaining overland journey to Uganda will be made by truck.
Photo: GW-World
"I'm very pleased that with Gebrüder Weiss, we have a logistics company based in Vorarlberg and with international experience on our side. This simplifies the coordination processes and we can be sure that the solar system will arrive at its destination on time and safely," says Matthias Burtscher, lead coordinator of the campaign. On his premises, the donated PV system modules were assembled, tested, and then packaged before transport with the assistance of many volunteers.
"Solar Power for Palorinya" is a joint project of the Catholic Comboni Missionaries—represented locally by Brother Erich Fischnaller—and numerous companies, associations, and individuals from Vorarlberg, Liechtenstein, and South Tyrol. Fischnaller, a South Tyrolean native who began his missionary work in Africa 50 years ago, has been involved in this project since 2016.
M. Burtscher
The new solar system not only helps save on the high costs of diesel fuel, but also makes optimal use of Uganda's climatic conditions. Due to its location on the equator, the sun shines with consistently high intensity almost year-round.
Here is the interview with Matthias Burtscher
Here is the www-link to Erich Fischnaller and the Comboni Missionaries
