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MAGA in the approach path
German technology remains highly regarded when it comes to rapid material handling, the elimination of weaknesses, and service quality. Following successful projects in Oklahoma and Texas, the steel trader " Steel and Pipe Supply " once again relied on saws and storage systems from the Rhine Valley in Kansas City.
Rent warehouse equipment instead of buying it
Bito is launching an offensive with an economical alternative for companies that want to re-equip, expand, or temporarily supplement their warehouse and production areas, but don't want to tie up their capital long-term: renting instead of buying is the motto. The advantages – especially in " dynamic times " – are obvious.
«Kanpai» with sake on the pharmaceutical chain
Logistics provider Yusen is presenting an expanded global platform for the healthcare sector at LogiPharma in Vienna, where companies such as Novartis, Bayer, Takeda, and hospital supplier UCB are currently participating. The platform focuses on the professional delivery of specialized healthcare solutions.
Streamlined logistics
Coop's own rail connection for urban logistics in Zurich, streamlined logistics vehicles and the outsourcing of all operating room logistics in a cooperation between the Seeschau Clinic and the Swiss Post are the projects that are entering the final sprint for this year's Swiss Logistics Award from GS1.
Vacuum technology makes mobility possible
Compressed air has traditionally been used primarily for fixed installations. Schmalz's vacuum grippers also mainly operate with lines that often have to run across halls and facilities. However, mobile robotics increasingly requires flexible solutions – a need that Schmalz now intends to address more effectively.
A foray into drive technology
Safelog, the specialists for software for controlling intralogistics processes, have entered into a cooperation with the drive experts from SEW Eurodrive at LogiMAT in order to jointly develop a high-performance software for controlling mobile and stationary processes in intralogistics.
Networking with perspectives
“Never walk alone” could be the motto of a networking event hosted by the consulting experts from “Adnovum”, where the Digital Product Passport (DPP), cybersecurity and IT opportunities with Petra Merino (GS1 Switzerland) and security expert Andreas Achterholt are on the agenda on May 7th in Zurich.
Maintenance in Austria
With a new workshop in Obersiebenbrunn near Vienna, rail manufacturer Stadler is expanding its capacity for the commissioning, approval, and servicing of modern rail vehicles in Austria. The workshop has been used to maintain Westbahn's high-speed trains since March 2026.
Idealworks pushes into the US market
Idealworks, part of the Munich-based Agile Robots Group, with more than 1,700 AMRs and AGVs worldwide and one of the pioneers in industrial automation through AI in robot-controlled logistics processes, has founded a US company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
New chain belt sorting
At LogiMAT, conveyor technology provider Interroll attracted attention with a new chain-belt sorting system developed after the acquisition of Sortteq. Together with MCP Play, this creates a material flow ecosystem that combines single-item transport with intelligent sorting.
Pallet storage space with a mouse click
Pallet storage space with a mouse click
Covering peak loads, testing new markets with their own goods, or storing goods in prime locations as a small business: A German start-up called "Warespace" has been making all this possible online since today. The start-up also organizes inbound and outbound transport.
Initially, companies seeking pallet storage space have access to the capacities of more than four dozen warehouse locations in Germany. This number is expected to increase rapidly within Germany, and further countries throughout Europe will soon be added via Warespace's international network. This allows companies to store even smaller quantities precisely tailored to their project needs, even if they are (currently) unwilling or unable to commit to a long-term contract logistics provider when entering new markets due to the inherently volatile success of such ventures.
“The go-live marks a new era for the straightforward booking of pallet spaces. Thanks to immediate access to the inventory of our logistics partners, Palletspace users can secure urgently needed capacity during peak periods or on a trial basis when expanding into a new sales territory,” emphasizes Jonas Tritschallek, founder and CEO of Warespace, highlighting the unique selling point of the innovative solution. “The option to also reserve truck transport to or from the warehouses – including immediate receipt of a valid transport price – completes the comprehensive logistics package for palletized goods.”
S. Richter, J. Tritschallek
Palletspace customers always have a live overview of their total inventory, despite goods often being distributed across different locations, thanks to Palletspace. Especially for smaller shippers, the Palletspace booking platform eliminates the often complex need to create a separate IT interface to the warehouse management systems of logistics providers.
Warespace was spun off as an independent company in April 2024, after founders Sebastian Richter and Jonas Tritschallek, along with their team, developed their business model to market maturity under the umbrella of the company builder CDW. For long-term contract logistics agreements, over five million square meters of space are available across Europe, particularly for large industrial and commercial companies, for centrally organized but decentralized warehousing. Well-known medium-sized logistics companies, with their branches and vehicle fleets, form the asset base for this digitally orchestrated service.
Cargo Digital World (CDW) is a developer of digital logistics services founded in 2021. It shapes, supports, and scales technology-based logistics startups with the goal of offering digital services along the supply chain.
