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4-way pallet shuttle system
January 14, 2026
The "tiger" among pallet shuttle systems currently comes from Moffett, a company based in Monaghan, Ireland. SSI Schäfer has now entered into a partnership with the automation provider to combine its 4-way shuttle technology with SSI Schäfer's global integration expertise.
After Christmas is before Christmas
January 14, 2026
During peak seasons – such as Christmas – error-free, rapid order picking is crucial to meeting delivery deadlines. Modern pick-by-light systems allow for flexible adaptation and can be easily combined with simple solutions, such as order picking carts.
Fresh courage in the new Academy
January 13, 2026
With its ambitious sustainability goals, Galliker is considered a role model in the transport industry. In this interview, Corinne Galliker explains the upcoming appearance at "Logistics & Automation" in Bern and why people will continue to be the focus of the new Galliker Academy World.
New concept in the telecommunications sector
January 13, 2026
The food retailer Axfood and Witron have built an omnichannel distribution center in Bålsta, Sweden , from which more than 1500 branches, thousands of end customers via Click + Collect and home delivery are served with over 22,000 dry, fresh and frozen items.
Continuity in the Kion board
January 12, 2026
The Supervisory Board of the Kion Group (Linde MH, Still, Baoli, etc.) has extended the term of office of Chief Financial Officer Christian Harm until 2029. "Since 2023, he has driven forward key projects," said Supervisory Board Chairman Mohsen Sohi, "and made a significant contribution to the company's resilient development."
Change of guard at Swiss Logistics
January 12, 2026
Serge Frech has been successfully involved in the business operations of Swiss Logistics (ASFL SVBL) for some time now – and as of January, he has taken over as Managing Director from Beat M. Duerler. Duerler will remain President of the Vocational Training Association for the time being.
Flexible Automation in Bern
January 9, 2026
At Logistics & Automation on January 28th/29th in Bern, Dematic will present its flexible automation portfolio with solutions for new customers and for expanding existing systems, its autonomous mobile robots (AMR), AutoStore systems and pallet shuttles.
"Adjustments are unavoidable"
January 9, 2026
Zalando calls it "a difficult but necessary decision": the logistics center in Erfurt, Germany, is to be closed by the end of September. For more than ten years, 2,700 employees there made a significant contribution to the company's success. Now, restructuring is underway.
Fleet management in three stages
January 8, 2026
Forklift manufacturer Still, with its broad portfolio of in-house solutions for these situations, is calling on logistics companies at the start of the new year to operate their vehicle fleets efficiently and make the best possible use of potential savings. If necessary, this can of course be supported by AI.
Beumer expands production in China
January 8, 2026
The 90th anniversary of material flow solutions specialist Beumer and the 20th anniversary of its presence in China not only coincide. At the end of 2025, a new, state-of-the-art production facility also went into operation in Taicang, China, which is intended to expand Beumer's global production capacities.
Coop delivers to Zurich by rail
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Coop delivers to Zurich by rail
November 12, 2025
Coop has opened a new rail transshipment hub in the heart of Zurich. The company now supplies the metropolis on the Limmat River by freight train, thus saving the urban center an estimated 58,000 truck journeys per year . A success for its own "Railcare" division.
58,000 fewer truck journeys... Photo: D. Häusermann
. The new logistics hub in Zurich's Hardfeld district was officially opened by Coop CEO Philipp Wyss. It enables over 70 retail outlets in the city of Zurich to be supplied by rail. Goods are loaded onto trains at the Schafisheim distribution center and transported to Zurich by rail trucks will be gradually introduced for the final distribution to the retail outlets
80 percent reduction in CO₂e
The reduction in traffic resulting from the elimination of truck journeys, it is said, corresponds to an 80 percent reduction in CO₂e emissions compared to road transport alone. Philipp Wyss emphasizes: " With the new rail hub, we are demonstrating that sustainable transport solutions are not just a vision, but a lived reality at Coop."
Coop CEO Ph.Wyss, Railcare boss Ph. Wegmüller.
Coop is thus expanding an innovative logistics concept that has been successful for years with its own railway company, Railcare, and setting new standards in the field of sustainable logistics. Two-thirds of national freight transport already takes place by rail.
Two-thirds already on track
The opening of the new railway hub in Zurich is another milestone for the cooperative. Coop not only supplies its stores with its entire product range, including fresh food and all kinds of non-food items, but also handles the disposal of empty containers and waste on the return journey – such as PET bottles returned to the supermarkets.
Geneva as a model. Transshipment takes place in Schafisheim. Photo: Kaminski
The logistics solution increases the efficiency of freight transport, avoids empty runs, and reduces road traffic. By shifting freight transport to rail, Coop is taking concrete steps to reduce its ecological footprint and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest .
By combining freight transport by rail and road, Coop saved over 18 million road kilometers last year alone.
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