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Prime example of sustainability
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.
Swiss Post under increasing pressure
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.
News from the management team
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.
Hupac defies difficult environment
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.
Not as rosy as expected
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 VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association. No turnaround is yet in sight for 2026.
The perpetrator set himself on fire
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.
«Vehicle Lifetime» in Katowice
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.
With Kardex Mlog towards Lodz
As part of the expansion of an existing high-bay warehouse by three additional aisles, a pallet conveyor loop, and the modernization of the existing pallet conveyor system, Kardex Mlog has provided 20,016 new pallet spaces for the Polish pharmaceutical company Aflofarm Farmacja.
A fire in a postal bus claims lives
Six people are believed to be dead and several injured after a postal bus went up in flames in Kerzers on Tuesday evening around 6:25 p.m. Police reported late Tuesday evening that the bus was completely destroyed and that the fire may have been deliberately set.
Always up-to-date via remote access
Economical to purchase, with focused performance, ergonomic and equipped with numerous safety features, the new Linde Ri14 to Ri18 series reach trucks from Linde Material Handling (MH) are set to premiere at LogiMAT.
Swiss Post under increasing pressure
Swiss Post under increasing pressure
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.
The investigation into the accident in Kerzers, in which the driver also lost his life after an apparently mentally disturbed man doused himself with gasoline and set the vehicle ablaze within seconds , is ongoing. It overshadowed the annual results conference.
1437 fewer employees
Meanwhile, Swiss Post is also facing increasing pressure with regard to future business activities. In 2024, the group's profit before taxes (EBIT) was CHF 414 million on sales of CHF 7.64 billion. This figure fell to CHF 7.3 billion in 2025. The number of employees decreased by 1,437, from 45,361 to 43,924. The logistics division contributed CHF 4.25 billion to operating income.
Group CEO P. Grieder
For the first time since the pandemic, the number of parcels increased, reaching 186.6 million shipments (+3.7 percent). Officially, Swiss Post reports strong operations with rising parcel volumes and increasing use of digital mail (which, however, suffered a substantial loss of 51 million Swiss francs – editor's note).
"Further sharpening of structures"
According to the management, the declining letter market and largely fixed cost structures mean that the Swiss Post must " sharpen " "Even without the contribution from PostFinance (CHF 290 million), the Group's operating result would be close to breaking even. Our operating environment has become even more challenging," said CEO Pascal Grieder. Alex Glanzmann, Head of Finance, added: "Because the Swiss Post has continuously worked on improving itself, it has nevertheless remained efficient. The quality of our services remains unchanged and high."
Photos: Swiss Post
To remain successful under financial pressure, Swiss Post will refine its strategy by 2030. It will strengthen its business in logistics, communications, mobility, and financial services , focusing primarily on organic growth in these core markets rather than acquisitions . "We're doing less, but with greater focus and impact. We want to increase the profit contribution of our parcel business, accelerate growth in our investment business, and ensure that customers use Swiss Post services more frequently in the future," explains Grieder.
In light of the tragic postal bus accident in the Freiburg municipality of Kerzers, the board of directors, management, and employees expressed their condolences. Swiss Post is in contact with the families of the victims and is supporting the ongoing investigations by the relevant authorities.
