Those seeking information about logistics in Switzerland have a choice between printed trade journals, association publications, German trade magazines, and continuously updated news platforms. This overview presents the most important logistics trade media for Switzerland and the German-speaking world – including their topics, publication frequency, and publisher.
In short: Trade journals are suitable for in-depth technical articles and market directories. For current industry news, personnel announcements, and trade fair reports, news platforms with weekly newsletters are the faster source.
What types of logistics trade publications are there?
| Media type | Mode of appearance | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Journal | Printed, usually several issues per year, often with e-paper | In-depth technical articles, key topics, sources of supply |
| trade magazine | Printed and online, often quarterly | Reports, trends, trade fair previews |
| Association organ | Printed, for members of an industry association | Association topics, law, industry policy |
| News platform | online, continuously updated, with newsletter | Current news, personnel information, trade fair reports, reference knowledge |
| Newsletter | via email, usually weekly | The most important news delivered to your inbox |
Overview: Logistics trade media for Switzerland
The overview is structured according to the four topics of LogisticsInnovation.
Logistics and intralogistics
| medium | Art | Origin / Publisher | focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOGISTICS | Trade journal with e-paper | Switzerland, Medtrix | Intralogistics, material flow, automation, e-commerce, city logistics; partner publication of GS1 Switzerland, ILS, Swiss Logistics by ASFL SVBL and SVTL |
| Switzerland Logistics | Trade magazine, 4 issues per year, print and online | Switzerland, FS Media AG, Bremgarten | Logistics, transport, freight handling, warehousing solutions, material handling equipment |
| LOGISTICS TODAY | Journal | Germany, HUSS-VERLAG, Munich | Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Intralogistics, Logistics IT |
| Logistics Innovation | Logistics news platform with weekly newsletter | Switzerland, Wetzikon | Logistics category : Intralogistics, temperature-controlled logistics, Logistics 4.0, Supply Chain |
Transport and Mobility
| medium | Art | Origin / Publisher | focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| STR – road transport (ASTAG) | Commercial vehicle trade journal, official publication of ASTAG | Switzerland | Road transport, commercial vehicles |
| Swiss Railway Review | Journal, monthly | Switzerland, Minirex AG, Lucerne | Rail transport in Switzerland, Europe and internationally |
| transport | trade journal | Germany, HUSS-VERLAG, Munich | Trucks, freight transport, forwarding companies |
| VerkehrsRundschau | Subscription-based trade journal and daily online portal | Germany | Freight forwarding, transport, warehousing, transshipment, commercial vehicles, air freight |
| CargoForwarder | Online service, weekly, in English | international | Air freight and logistics |
| Logistics Innovation | Logistics news platform | Switzerland, Wetzikon | Category: Transport & Mobility: Road, Rail, Air, Water |
Trade fairs and events
| medium | Art | focus |
|---|---|---|
| LOGISTICS | Journal | Publication schedule coordinated with logistics trade fairs in Switzerland and Germany |
| Switzerland Logistics | trade magazine | Trade fairs and industry trends |
| Logistics Innovation | Logistics news platform | Trade Fairs & Events section : Previews, trade fair reports, association events; official media partner of LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION, LogiMAT, TECH.CON, movatec, Saudi Smart Logistics, HOW – Hub of Warehouse and the IFOY AWARD (also a jury member there) |
Education and expertise
| medium | Art | Origin / Publisher | focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logistics market study Switzerland | Study, 3 issues per year | GS1 Switzerland and the University of St. Gallen (HSG) | Logistics market Switzerland, Top 100 logistics service providers, Trends |
| Logistics Innovation | Logistics news platform with knowledge section | Switzerland, Wetzikon | Section: Training World, LI Glossary with around 2000 terms, Logistics Key Figures, Logistics FAQ |
Information based on the websites, media data and publisher information of the media outlets, as of November 2026. For logistics training, the industry association Swiss Logistics by ASFL SVBL is a partner of the trade journal LOGISTIK.
LogisticsInnovation: the logistics news platform for Switzerland
LogisticsInnovation is not a magazine, but a logistics news platform. New articles are published online continuously, rather than once a month – for Switzerland, the EU, and the rest of the world.
- Categories: Logistics, Transport & Mobility, Trade Fairs & Events, Training and Education
- Newsletter: the most important news delivered to your inbox once a week
- Reference: LI glossary with around 2000 technical terms, logistics key figures with formulas, FAQ database
- LI-Shop: E-Books “Next Level Logistics”
- Media partner: officially at LOGISTICS & AUTOMATION (Messe Zürich), LogiMAT (Stuttgart), TECH.CON and movatec (Messe Dornbirn), Saudi Smart Logistics (Riyadh), HOW – Hub of Warehouse (Istanbul) and at the IFOY AWARD (International Intralogistics and Forklift of the Year), where I am also a member of the jury.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which logistics journals are available in Switzerland?
Among the best-known publications are LOGISTIK, Schweiz Logistik, and, for road transport, STR, published by the ASTAG association. For rail, there is the Schweizer Eisenbahn-Revue. From Germany, publications such as LOGISTIK HEUTE and VerkehrsRundschau also report on Switzerland.
What is the difference between a logistics magazine and a news platform?
A magazine is published in print at regular intervals and delves into specific topics. A news platform publishes continuously online and usually supplements its reports with a newsletter.
Where can I find current logistics news from Switzerland?
On online platforms such as LogisticsInnovation, which provide ongoing coverage of logistics, transport, trade fairs and training, and send out a weekly newsletter.
Are there any free logistics publications?
Many news platforms and newsletters are freely accessible. Printed trade journals are usually obtained by subscription.
