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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.
Automated swarm storage
Automated swarm storage
Toyota Material Handling now offers an automated swarm system that eliminates aisles between racks. It is based on the Radioshuttle racking system, the Toyota BT Reflex RAE Autopilot automated reach truck, and the T-ONE control software.
Thanks to its high adaptability, the system can be adapted to virtually any available space. Thanks to optional scalability, storage density up to 80% higher and throughput significantly increased compared to conventional pallet racking systems can be achieved.
The size and structure of the warehouse system are flexible, as it can be configured to optimize the available space. The number of shuttles and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) can be adjusted to meet operational requirements.
Jose Gener, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Toyota Material Handling Europe: " We see many companies looking to increase the utilization of their available space. Given the current challenges in the labor market, automation is becoming an increasingly popular option for our customers. Therefore, combining these key products into a standard solution makes a lot of sense. "
The new warehouse solution is primarily designed for the storage of palletized loads. The goods are fed into the system by automated reach trucks and transported by shuttle units through storage channels within the specially designed shelving system. The AGVs are also used to move the shuttle units between the various channels. Depending on the application principle, FIFO (First In, First Out) or LIF O (Last In, First Out), the system can be configured and goods managed as required.
The storage system can be adapted to any available space. According to the manufacturer, the system can also be installed on a higher level, creating free work space on the level below.
Optimized, smooth movements of the high-speed shuttles and forklifts reduce energy consumption in round-the-clock operation without manual operation – even battery charging is automatic.
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