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October 2, 2025

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.

October 2, 2025

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.

October 1, 2025

 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.

October 1, 2025

 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.

September 30, 2025

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. 

September 30, 2025

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.

September 29, 2025

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.

September 28, 2025

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.

September 27, 2025


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.

September 26, 2025

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.



SVTL invites you to the annual meeting


WAGNER Switzerland AG





SVTL invites you to the annual meeting

May 5, 2025

SVTL GV 2025

 

The Swiss Association for Temperature-Controlled Logistics invites you to its general meeting on May 21 in Meisterschwanden, featuring interesting presentations on sustainability in the cold chain, environmental issues, corporate governance (ESG), and CO2 reduction measures in the Frigero project.

In addition to the usual regulations, the annual report, and new board elections, there will be a report by Daniel E. Bubendorf (The Supply Chain Experts GmbH) and Christian Hochstrasser (Advokat / ThomannFischer) on "Sustainability in Temperature-Controlled Logistics"...

 

 

 

 

...the current status and results of the Frigero project ("CO₂ reduction potential from the field to the refrigerator") with Viola Rühlin & Fabio Thon from the ZHAW, as well as ESG documentation requirements in supply chains, compliance, and reporting are on the agenda.

It begins at 10 a.m. with afternoon workshops, a concluding panel discussion, and plenty of networking opportunities.

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