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Staffing needs almost halved
November 27, 2025
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
November 26, 2025
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
November 26, 2025
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
November 25, 2025
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
November 25, 2025
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
November 25, 2025
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
November 25, 2025
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
November 24, 2025
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
November 22, 2025
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.
November 21, 2025
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.
From Good Year to Hyundai MH
WAGNER Switzerland AG
From Good Year to Hyundai MH
December 19, 2024
A.Ferket
Hyundai Material Handling Europe plans to launch six new medium and heavy-duty forklifts and a range of warehouse equipment tailored to the European market in 2025, announced new Marketing Director Ann Ferket.
Hyundai Material Handling Europe manufactures and sells electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts with load capacities from 1.5 to 30 tons, as well as a wide range of specialized warehouse equipment. The company supplies various industries, from logistics and distribution to shipbuilding, steel production, the automotive industry, and the chemical industry.
The European division distributes its products through a network of approximately 60 dealers in 22 countries. Worldwide, Hyundai Material Handling maintains offices in the USA, Europe, Korea, India, and Brazil, and has a global network of 230 dealers in 108 countries. The company operates two factories in Korea (Gunsan and Ulsan) with a total production capacity of 24,000 units.
Photos: Hyundai MH
Ann Ferket joined the company at the end of October and brings with her extensive experience in marketing and communications. As an experienced retail and network development manager who was responsible for tire manufacturer Goodyear's franchise network in the Netherlands for the past seven years, Ann Ferket has the perfect background to support the organization.
In her new role, she will focus on strengthening collaboration with Hyundai Material Handling Europe's dealers in collaboration with the regional sales managers. "I look forward to working with our team to successfully roll out these innovations and provide our dealers with the best possible support," she says.