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Flexible Automation in Bern
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"
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
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
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.
A vibrant industry platform in every respect
On January 28th and 29th, "Logistics & Automation" will once again present future approaches to corporate logistics. Organizer Easyfairs discusses (part 3) with Peter Spycher, President of the Swiss Intralogistics Association, the leading Swiss platform for (intra)logistics, materials handling technology, and warehouse automation.
2900 product channels under control
SSI Schäfer is realizing a highly dynamic warehouse for the French pharmaceutical distributor CERP as a greenfield project with a high degree of automation, featuring a shuttle system and over 90,000 storage locations at its core, two piece picking robots, three pick stations and over 2900 product channels.
Bruno Jacques is the new head of healthcare
Bruno Jacques is the new CEO of Yusen Logistics Healthcare (Europe) and Vice Managing Director of Yusen Logistics Europe. He joined Yusen Logistics in 2018 as Managing Director of Yusen Logistics Benelux and Nordics, and at the beginning of 2024 his responsibilities were expanded to include Germany and Switzerland.
Sea freight with biofuel
The formula for biodiesel made from residual and waste materials is "Ucome" (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester) , which reputable suppliers claim offers CO₂ savings of over 90% compared to fossil diesel. DHL and CMA CGM now intend to accelerate the use of this biofuel.
With royal blessing
Not a battery-powered train the size of a model railway circling the Christmas tree, but seven real Mireo Plus B trains from Siemens: King Frederik of Denmark today inaugurated the trains that will replace the old diesel fleet in West Jutland and provide quiet, emission-free rail transport there.
Material Flow Congress integrated
The German Material Flow Congress will have a more live character in 2026, taking place as part of the Intralogistics Test Camp at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund. During the conference, 25 speakers will discuss the trends of 2026 in technical logistics on April 15th and 16th.
With royal blessing
With royal blessing
Not a battery-powered train the size of a model railway circling the Christmas tree, but seven real Mireo Plus B trains from Siemens: King Frederik of Denmark today inaugurated the trains that will replace the old diesel fleet in West Jutland and provide quiet, emission-free rail transport there.
For Siemens Mobility and the Danish operator Midtjyske Jernbaner, this is a historic milestone representing Denmark's green transformation. The two-car Mireo Plus B multiple units offer 127 seats, a top speed of 140 km/h, and a battery-powered range of approximately 80 km. They feature a battery-hybrid drive system and can be charged via the 25 kV overhead line on electrified sections. On non-electrified lines, the batteries supply the power for propulsion, enabling completely CO₂-emission and quiet operation.
King Frederik gives the starting signal
The battery-powered trains will now enter passenger service on the Holstebro–Skjern and Vemb–Lemvig–Thyborøn lines . Their deployment is considered a significant step in Denmark's efforts to decarbonize public transport. For Midtjyske Jernbaner, this fulfills its ambitious goal of becoming "the greenest railway in the country."
Photos: Siemens Mobility
The new trains offer commuters and families in West Jutland a significantly improved travel experience with modern amenities, more frequent service, and increased capacity. "It's not only the first time our battery-powered trains have operated outside of Germany," says Thomas Graetz, Head of Commuter and Regional Trains at Siemens Mobility, "it also demonstrates how our technology offers a sustainable and efficient solution for non-electrified lines."
"The greenest railway in the country"
“When we decided six years ago to replace our diesel trains with more climate-friendly alternatives, we knew very little about the technology. (...) Today we are proud of it,” says Martha Vrist, CEO of Midtjyske Jernbaner.
The fleet for Midtjyske Jernbaner offers modern features such as Wi-Fi and passenger information systems, increased comfort, and higher capacity. The trains are lightweight, energy-efficient, and constructed from sustainable materials. The 2022 order was the first for Mireo Plus B trains outside of Germany, where the Mireo platform is already successfully operating with over 295 trains.
