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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.
Premiere for Yale sales show
Premiere for Yale sales show
Photo: Yale
Forklift manufacturer Yale impressed hundreds of customers and dealers with new technologies and applications at a live demonstration at the Weeze test center. EMEA Sales Director Robert O'Donoghue stated, "We want to offer a motivating and practical training and networking event."
The three-day event took place at the expansive Yale Test Center in Weeze, near the German-Dutch border. Yale technologies were demonstrated in specially designed demo areas. The simulated, real-world environments included those typical of the retail, beverage, and food industries. During the first two days, dealers participated in training sessions and interactive demonstrations. On the final day, specially invited customers met with their Yale dealers for a closer look at Yale's solutions.
In the retail sector, picking and driver assistance systems were the focus, while the beverage industry showcased solutions and strategies for keeping pace with fast-paced operations. In the food industry application area, safety challenges were a key theme. The Yale Reliant driver assistance system was one of the key technologies. It reinforces best practices in forklift operation and improves driver alertness, which can contribute to overall warehouse safety.
During the event, participants had the opportunity to experience the latest warehouse technology models, such as the MO20-20X order picker, the MP20-30X electric platform pallet truck, the MRO16-20 outdoor reach truck, and the MSC12 compact electric pedestrian stacker.
EnerSys, an energy storage specialist, was the exclusive sponsor and presented a range of battery and drive solutions for fleets that can help them better address various warehouse challenges.
