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Cold chain in transition: Ambitious goals
Temperature-controlled logistics is facing an energy revolution: battery-electric trucks, long-range hydrogen vehicles, and cryogenic cooling with nitrogen are transforming the industry. Enough "material" for the SVTL to discuss future processes and alternatives at Galliker in Altishofen.
DLR expands drone defense
While Russian drones have long been surveying German bases and critical infrastructures as potential targets for their “ asymmetric warfare ” a project called CUSTODIAN (Counter-UAS Technologies for Detection, Interception and Neutralization) is now slowly gaining momentum at the DLR.
ASTAG and GS1 to go green together
The Swiss Commercial Vehicle Association and GS1 Switzerland are merging their "Lean & Green" and "We go green!" initiatives. Both ASTAG and GS1 are embracing sustainability as a triad of economy, society, and the environment.
Interoperability proven
At an " Automation Day " hosted by Agilox, insights into the current status and future direction of the robotics provider were provided, rounded off by workflows that – modeled on real practical processes – demonstrated interoperability with the AMRs together with a Fanuc robot arm and a Palomat.
Flexible height access technology
Viastore is setting up a warehouse for cranes, inclined hoists, and rack and pinion systems with space for 7,500 pallets and 14,000 containers for Böcker in Werne. The client developed the first truck-mounted crane with a lightweight aluminum construction and launched the first aluminum trailer crane in 1997.
Fulfillment center in Aalsmeer
TGW Logistics will set up a shuttle system with 150,000 storage spaces and double-deep storage for healthcare provider Bausch + Lomb approximately 13 km southwest of Amsterdam. 300 robots will store and retrieve up to 8,700 containers per hour.
With Witron from Backa to Frillesås
The supermarket group Axfood has signed a letter of intent with Witron regarding the use of the company's automation technology and with the municipality of Kungsbacka regarding the construction of a logistics center in Frillesås, Sweden. Commissioning and ramp-up are planned for 2030.
Logistics career in experience format
1,021 young talents competed in 92 categories at the Swiss Skills 2025 competition in the Bernexpo halls. 120,000 visitors attended, including the logisticians from Swiss Logistics by ASFL SVBL, who showcased their "job" in their own arena.
Space is limited directly at the Rhine Falls
IVF Hartmann, a supplier of surgical supplies, bandages, and diagnostic equipment in Neuhausen, had little room to maneuver between the roaring rapids of Europe's largest waterfall and the Swiss SIG site for its new logistics center. Together with Dematic, they came up with a truly sensational solution.
«Show» case taken literally
The show lighting with light effects is optional, so to speak. Otherwise, the new A-Series electric forklifts, which Hyster is now launching for indoor and outdoor applications and loads up to 3.5 t, offer high performance and are environmentally friendly.
With Witron from Backa to Frillesås
With Witron from Backa to Frillesås
The supermarket group Axfood has signed a letter of intent with Witron regarding the use of the company's automation technology and with the municipality of Kungsbacka regarding the construction of a logistics center in Frillesås, Sweden. Commissioning and ramp-up are planned for 2030.
Axfood announces that it intends to create additional capacity and greater efficiency in southern Sweden with the new, highly automated logistics center. Axfood and Witron already have a multi-year partnership – the experts from Parkstein also supplied the automation solution for the group's logistics center in Bålsta.
In addition to the agreement with Witron, a memorandum of understanding was also signed with the municipality of Kungsbacka to locate the new logistics center in Frillesås, in the southern part of the municipality. Axfood intends to enter into a long-term lease agreement for the logistics property. Discussions with potential landowners are currently underway.
Building for the future
“ We are building for the future and investing to meet future demand for goods deliveries, both to the Group’s own stores and to those of our customers, in a flexible and efficient manner ” says Simone Margulies, President and CEO of Axfood.
The planned logistics center will cover approximately 90,000 square meters and be certified according to environmental standards. It will handle the picking and delivery of goods in all temperature zones for Axfood's food markets, primarily in southern Sweden. The facility will be specifically designed to support the group's expansion plans with increased capacity and efficiency, larger volumes, and a broader product range.
Dagab CEO H.Bax
" It's a good feeling that we are now taking the next step in developing our logistics structure in southern Sweden. By establishing our operations in Frillesås, Kungsbacka, we will be able to adapt more efficiently to the future development of the food retail sector. We have already gained experience with such facilities through our logistics center in Bålsta and are confident that we can implement this project together with our automation partner " says Hans Bax, Managing Director of Dagab.
In order to optimize logistics processes, the new logistics center in Kungsbacka will primarily handle the volume for food retail and, above all, replace the existing warehouse in Backa.
At the same time, the new logistics center is designed to handle volumes currently handled from the warehouses in Jönköping and Hässleholm. Fruit, vegetables, and flowers will continue to be handled from the warehouse in Landskrona. Overall, Axfood expects the new logistics center to increase its capacity in southern Sweden by at least 20 percent compared to current volumes.
The investment requirement for the future automation solution is estimated at EUR 260 to 280 million for the period 2025 to 2030. With the selected automation solution, the investment is expected to be at the upper end of this range.
The Axfood family also includes Urban Deli and the subgroups Apohem and Eurocash. The group employs approximately 15,000 people and generates sales of over 85 billion Swedish kronor (7.2 billion Swiss francs). Axfood has been listed on the Stockholm Nasdaq since 1997, and its majority owner is Axel Johnson AB. Further information can be found at www.axfood.com.
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