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High destructive potential
As feared, the US tariffs are causing a collapse in tech exports. According to Swissmem, the resulting negative effects took full effect within seven weeks in the third quarter. Exports from the Swiss tech industry to the US plummeted by 14.2% compared to the same quarter of the previous year .
Swiss Logistics Campus in Zofingen officially opened
Numerous visitors, friends and the entire crew of the new Swiss Logistics Campus of the Swiss Association for Vocational Training in Logistics, Swiss Logistics by SVBL ASFL, found their way to the official opening of the impressive new location in Zofingen over the weekend.
Leading in intralogistics with robots
the International Federation of Robotics' (IFR) annual report "World Robotics 2025 - Service Robots," approximately 102,900 robots for transport and logistics tasks were sold worldwide in 2024. Sales increased by 14 percent in 2024. More than three-quarters came from Asia, and 11 percent from Europe.
"Organic" combined with high tech
High-tech and products processed from natural ingredients are not mutually exclusive. "Organic" does n't mean everything is done manually, but rather that it adheres to high ecological standards. This is also true for the organic wholesaler Weiling, where an AutoStore system has recently enabled peak logistical performance.
Ready for the "Great Leap"
Founded in Xuzhou in 1943, the Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) generates approximately €13 billion in revenue with 13,000 employees worldwide. Its portfolio includes construction machinery, cranes, commercial vehicles, and a growing range of material handling equipment and port handling machinery.
Completely unmanned logistics?
Warehouse robotics specialist Geekplus is launching its new picking station "Geek+ Brain," ushering in a new era of warehouses operating entirely without human workers. CEO Yong Zheng " a major step from partial automation to full process intelligence . "
Start of the IFOY countdown
Applications for the IFOY Award 2026 are still open. The submission period is now in its submit products and systems for the prestigious award until October 30th
55 percent more orders
Revenue of the intralogistics specialist TGW, which plans, builds, and maintains highly automated logistics centers, slightly exceeded the previous year's all-time high of €1.07 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal year . Order intake reached €1.5 billion, and the number of employees rose to 4,645.
With brains on the spot
Robotics provider German Bionic is presenting a new AI-assisted exoskeleton called "Exia" at this year's A+A – the world's leading trade fair for occupational health, safety, and ergonomics. According to the company, this is the world's first exoskeleton controlled by augmented AI with high levels of comprehension.
Train protection at Rochers-de-Naye
Transports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera (MVR) is modernizing its railway infrastructure on the line connecting Montreux to Rochers-de-Naye, offering spectacular views of the Vaud Alps and Lake Geneva, using Stadler's CBTC signaling technology.
Olive trees for Formula E
Olive trees for Formula E
ABB and Julius Baer are premium partners. Logistics are handled by DHL. The express delivery service is now also the title sponsor of the first "E-Prix of Valencia," which will take place this weekend, April 24 and 25, at the " Circuit Ricardo Tormo ," otherwise a venue for the Motorcycle World Championship .
No engine roar, but a high-revving whir and – finally – the familiar tire noise. One of the special rules of the electric rally : Charging the vehicle battery is prohibited during qualifying, the race, the entire parc fermé, and technical inspection.
As part of the partnership, plans to green one of the racetrack's grandstands – covering it with 400 olive trees native to the region – a subtle nod to DHL's GoGreen environmental program. In May, 350 trees will be planted at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. The remaining 50 will be planted by DHL Express employees themselves, in collaboration with a local NGO.
What began in 2011 as a shared dream of Formula E founder Alejandro Agag and FIA President Jean Todt has since become the fastest-growing motorsport series in the world. Prior to the 2020/21 season, Formula E achieved world championship status and is now known as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Photos: DHL / ABB FIA Formula E
The idea for an all-electric street racing series began with a few notes scribbled on a napkin. On the evening of March 3, 2011, FIA President Jean Todt and Spanish businessman and later Formula E chairman Alejandro Agag met in a Paris restaurant and, in just a few words, outlined their ideas for what would become the world's first all-electric international formula championship.
Formula E's founding mission was to bring together the best racing drivers and teams to race on the streets of the world's most famous cities – with the aim of showcasing the possibilities of sustainable mobility and bringing electric vehicles to the forefront of public awareness – for a better, cleaner world.
Since its debut at the Olympic Park in Beijing in 2014, Formula E has evolved into a global entertainment brand with motorsport at its core. With twelve teams and 24 drivers competing, the championship has become a destination for the best teams and drivers in motorsport.
As the official logistics partner of Formula E, DHL has taken on the task of moving Formula E teams and travel infrastructure around the globe as efficiently as possible.
