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RBG squadron at the Bosporus
TGW Logistics has announced an order for an automated small parts warehouse on the outskirts of Istanbul for Ekol Lojistik. The Turkish 3PL provider will use more than one hundred Mustang E+ stacker cranes on three levels to handle the storage and retrieval of retail and e-commerce orders.
"Omniverse" in the "Middle Kingdom"
As this year's CeMAT Asia Shanghai demonstrated, European technology remains a crucial factor for markets in the Far East. The Kion Group, with its AI and NVIDIA products, was once again in high demand at the three-day event, organized by Deutsche Messe (Hanover) in cooperation with partners .
Toni Gabriel is moving to TGW
“New job, new adventure!” says Toni Gabriel, who has just announced his new position as Sales Project Manager at the systems integrator TGW in Rotkreuz. He was impressed by the Austrian company TGW's combination of innovation, team spirit, and smart, future-oriented logistics solutions.
Pallets «unchained»
A system called "PolyCut" removes strapping from pallets, thus replacing time-consuming and ergonomically demanding manual work steps. It can be used as a stand-alone solution or integrated into existing handling systems and their controls or warehouse management systems.
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 . "
Explosion risks in view
Explosion risks in view
Dachser, Bluhm, Linde Material Handling, and Fraunhofer IML will be participating in the GGS hazardous goods and materials logistics trade fair, which takes place in Leipzig from November 8 to 10. Around 50 exhibitors will present their solutions for prevention in high-risk environments.
GGS's offerings appeal to logistics professionals from various disciplines, as well as hazardous goods and other safety officers. A comprehensive specialist program rounds out the event. "The third edition of Europe's only trade fair for a holistic approach to hazardous materials and dangerous goods logistics offers the opportunity to experience innovations and trends firsthand, as well as to engage in personal discussions with business partners and industry colleagues," says Markus Geisenberger, Managing Director of Leipziger Messe.
Photos: Leipzig Trade Fair
Visitors can learn about transport and logistics services at booths from Dachser and Finsterwalder, among others. Fluxx and packaging provider Prodinger will be presenting their packaging products. Linde Material Handling will be represented with various warehousing, conveyor, and handling technology products, as well as the explosion-proof E30 L EX forklift truck.
For the first time within the framework of the GGS, the Denios Hazardous Substances Day will be held on November 9th. Among other things, the framework conditions for the collection of lithium-ion batteries in containers and the handover to disposal companies, the new regulations for the storage of hazardous substances and also best practices in the storage of hazardous substances will be discussed.
