Crane control specialist HBC radiomatic describes it as the largest construction project in its history – and one that is now nearing completion. A new building with a total area of ​​approximately 5,500 square meters has been constructed at the production site in Crailsheim over the past few months. 

Photo: HHLA

While the Hamburg Parliament “live” about the investment of the Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC in the city's HHLA, the terminal operator is also generating discussion from a purely technical perspective by advancing hydrogen technology. 

J.-Ph. Jarmer

Since March 2023, has been used to record ISO 14083 emissions greenhouse gasfrom logistics chains, sites, equipment, and transport. The Logistics Future Congress outlined efforts to make these emissions internationally comparable. These efforts included an "EcoTransIT World," a "REff-Tool," and "GILA." 

J. Bunchek in Eden

A robotic arm will assist the astronaut gardeners in their work between the rows of shelves, while cameras and an AI-controlled greenhouse management system will monitor the plants. The unique aspect: This intrafloristry system, tested in Antarctica under the name "Eden ISS," is intended for the man (and woman) on the moon. 

A warehouse where 600 cameras monitor every movement of goods, a "brain interface" where the employee only needs to think about the forklift for it to roll into position: Is it all just science fiction? Apparently not – but rather a reality, as the Logistics Future Congress in Dortmund demonstrates.

Freely adapted from the slightly modified song by US musician Bobby McFerrin (the order to "be happy" actually comes from an Indian guru), 25 heavy-duty locomotives were transported to New Jersey these days. By truck via Hamburg – the undertaking would have easily overwhelmed the German rail network.

Following the accident in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, 22 carriages and two locomotives have so far been pulled from the tunnel. According to the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), eight carriages remained inside as of yesterday. Recovery operations are expected to continue until the end of September, while repairs to the track will take several more months. 

Photo: Siemens

The framework agreement between rail manufacturer Siemens and Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) for the purchase of up to 540 Mireo trains for local and regional transport amounts to approximately five billion euros. The first trains are scheduled to enter service from 2028. 

At the World Solar Challenge at the end of October, 31 student teams will travel the 3,000 km from Darwin, Australia, across the Australian Outback to Adelaide using only solar power. Gebrüder Weiss is handling the logistics for the ETH Zurich aCentauri team.

A total of 21 ETCS trackside control centers are planned by 2038 to cover the main rail network. ÖBB aims to double the capacity of its rail network by 2040. Thanks to high-tech vehicle tracking, trains can run at shorter intervals – as is already the case on the Lötschberg line. 

Photo: SBB

Last night, the first freight train – a RailCare unit – was able to pass through the eastern tube of the Gotthard Base Tunnel. A mail train from Härkingen to Cadenazzo followed later from the north. According to Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), starting today, almost 100 freight trains per day can again travel through the intact parallel tube.

 Fig.: Duvenbeck

A field trial recently evaluated by Trailer Dynamics and Duvenbeck provides an indication of the energy consumption of a semi-trailer, but also of the potential savings offered by electric solutions. With the eTrailer, the tractor unit consumed 45% less diesel.

ASI Logistics and sensor manufacturer Sick have jointly solved the problem of autonomous reversing to approach trailers – one of the final steps towards fully autonomous shunting operations. ASI uses a robust Vehicle Automation Kit, while Sick supplies the 2D LiDAR sensors.

Photo: GW/Meier

Gebrüder Weiss supports football. The Vorarlberg-based company recently acquired the Bayreuth-based freight forwarding company Wedlich – and now they are taking on a gold sponsorship for the footballers of SpVgg Bayreuth. Locally, the club is known as "Oldschdod" (Old Town). 

The damage caused by the derailment of a freight train in the Gotthard Base Tunnel extends over a total of 8 km. SBB CEO Vincent Ducrot admitted to the media that the extent of the destruction is greater than initially thought. Repairs to the tunnel will take several months.