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AutoStore for Belgian hospitals
November 22, 2025
AutoStore system for Maria Middelares, a non-profit medical organization in Belgium, and Aalter in East Flanders, about 60 km west of Brussels.
Reliable data instead of empty phrases.
November 21, 2025
The Basel Logistics Cluster of the Basel Chamber of Commerce (HKBB), together with the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft, industry associations, and infrastructure operators, has published a guide to sustainable logistics in the Basel region. Supply chain expert Daniel Bubendorf explains why such a guide is needed.
They were ahead in doubles with Exyz.
November 21, 2025
Equipped with double-deep load handling devices, six SSI Exyz storage and retrieval machines achieve up to 28 double cycles per hour in a six-aisle, 42-meter-high high-bay warehouse implemented at the Danish non-food retailer Schou . At peak times, up to 2,520 transport units per day can be processed.
Future Prize for Fuel Cell Trucks
November 20, 2025
A fuel cell system from Bosch, whose three developers Christoffer Uhr, Kai Weeber, and Pierre Andrieu were awarded the Future Prize for Technology and Innovation in Berlin on Wednesday evening , weighs around 4 tons less than a comparable battery-electric drive system. A decisive advantage.
All clear for exports?
November 20, 2025
The Swiss export sector has suffered greatly since August under the 39% tariff imposed by the US. Now the rate is to be reduced back to 15%. In return, at least US$200 billion in investments are expected to flow into the United States over the next few years.
AI control does not replace a sense of reality.
November 19, 2025
Those who spoke about peak load reduction, AI and intelligent battery systems in Cologne, in the presence of experts from Switzerland and the , had a good chance of success at the cold forum of the German Frozen Food Institute (dti) and the Association of German Cold Logistics Companies (VDKL).
Shuttle technology for the fresh salad
November 17, 2025
There you have it – in the most modern salad factory in the northern hemisphere. Everything is perfectly organized in the highly automated storage solution that SSI Schäfer implemented for "Fresh Servant," the market leader in ready-to-eat vegetable mixes, in Edsevö, Finland. Even more than that.
Perfect landing in the parallel world
November 17, 2025
“Who among you has ever put an AGV into operation?” asks Christoph Hock, head of software at Linde MH, addressing the approximately 75 attendees – until a young consultant from Lugano volunteers. He is allowed to send the upgraded L-Matic into operation .
Coop delivers to Zurich by rail
November 12, 2025
Coop has opened a new rail transshipment hub in the heart of Zurich. The company now supplies the metropolis on the Limmat River by freight train, thus saving the urban center an estimated 58,000 truck journeys per year . A success for its own "Railcare" division.
Reduce rolling resistance
November 12, 2025
Amidst the discussion about new drive systems, it's easy to forget that there are other vehicle components that also contribute significantly to reducing CO2 emissions. Tire manufacturer Goodyear offers up to 13% lower rolling resistance with its " Kmax Gen-3 " .
Reliable data instead of empty phrases.
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Reliable data instead of empty phrases.
November 21, 2025
The Basel Logistics Cluster of the Basel Chamber of Commerce (HKBB), together with the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft, industry associations, and infrastructure operators, has published a guide to sustainable logistics in the Basel region. Supply chain expert Daniel Bubendorf explains why such a guide is needed.
Fig.: HKBB
In an interview, independent expert Daniel E. Bubendorf explains what matters: reliable CO2 data instead of empty phrases, quick levers in operations – and how logistics companies can transform from mere service providers into strategic partners of their customers.
A crucial factor
why sustainability in logistics is now a crucial business factor – and not "just" ethically relevant – by pointing out, among other things, that the market has changed. " Shipowners are under pressure to make their supply chains measurably more climate-friendly . "
D. Bubendorf. Photo: klk.
Logistics service providers who make a substantial contribution to this will become preferred partners: " They increase resilience, secure access to tenders and financing – and signal reliability in a demanding environment . "
Signal reliability
Sustainability not only ensures short-term efficiency, but above all strengthens the resilience of supply chains and becomes a strategic success factor.
How can this become a competitive advantage? Bubendorf: " Tenders increasingly include clear sustainability criteria. Those who can demonstrably provide CO2 transparency, resource efficiency, and social standards significantly improve their chances . "
Transshipment hub at the Rhine bend. Photo: HKBB
Credibility is crucial: " Reliable data reduce emissions and costs for customers . "
The full interview is available as a PDF and for download .