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Staffing needs almost halved
The US cooperative Associated Wholesale Grocers keeps 54,600 dry goods, fresh produce, and frozen food items in stock for its 1,100 members using a highly automated, full-range logistics center . The facility is designed for a daily picking capacity of more than 460,000 retail units.
Knowledge transfer in the Seychelles
Natural hazards are increasingly occurring worldwide in the form of floods, landslides, forest fires, storms, earthquakes, and rockfalls. Acute crisis management is required, but so are long-term strategies for transportation routes, where Gasser Felstechnik provides assistance in the Seychelles.
German Design Award for Traigo-i
Following the Red Dot Design Award 2025, Toyota Material Handling's new 48-volt counterbalance forklift, Traigo_i, has now also received the German Design Award 2026 in the Excellent Product Design – Industry category. The focus: the complete integration of lithium-ion technology.
Long-term contracts at SBB Cargo
Numerous SBB Cargo Switzerland transport customers, such as Migros, have signed new single wagonload (EWLV) contracts with terms of up to ten years. New contracts have also reportedly been concluded with fenaco, Stahl Gerlafingen, and the Swiss saltworks.
Cooperation with Capra Robotics
Frei Fördertechnik announces its future collaboration with the Danish robotics specialist Capra. "This expands our portfolio to include mobile robot platforms that bring even greater flexibility and efficiency to production and logistics," says Michael Schüpbach, Head of Automation & Robotics. The AMRs are versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications.
SSI subsidiary continues to consistently rely on SAP
Since 2021, the software specialists at SWAN have been part of the SSI Schäfer Group, responsible for the SAP projects of the globally active intralogistics experts and supporting companies in implementing future-proof solutions – from highly automated distribution centers to integrated production logistics. The course is right.
Arne Sturm will be the new CEO in Hirschthal
Jungheinrich Switzerland will have a new managing director as of January 1, 2026. Arne Sturm will succeed Martin Weber, who is leaving the company after 18 years – eleven of them as managing director – at his own request to pursue new topics and challenges.
Another 50 million for new TGW headquarters
TGW Logistics is currently investing €100 million in expanding its production capacity at its headquarters in Austria. Now, with an expansion of the existing office building at the site, a five-story office building with 14,000 m² of usable space is being constructed for around €50 million, with completion expected by the second half of 2028.
AutoStore for Belgian hospitals
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.
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.
Bishop at the head of Baoli
Bishop at the head of Baoli
Christian Bishop
is taking over from Francesco Pampuri as head of the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region at the Baoli brand, part of the Kion Group, sees "solid growth opportunities ." Pampuri had on an interim basis since January .
" Our opportunities to further tap into the potential in the region are excellent – especially for the entry-level forklift market," says Christian Bischof. There are many users looking for entry-level forklifts without a wide range of technical options. "Baoli develops and builds industrial trucks that meet precisely these requirements." To achieve this, the company leverages its cost-effective production base in China and combines this with European development expertise.
Christian Bischof, 42, graduated in business administration in Germany and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in the United States. Since 2009, he has worked for various Kion Group companies on different continents. Bischof's roles have included Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Linde Hydraulics, Director of Strategy, Business Development and Dealer Network at Kion in North America , and most recently Senior Director of Market Intelligence and Corporate Strategy at Kion headquarters in Frankfurt am Main.
Photos: Baoli EMEA
Baoli originated in Asia and now focus on service quality in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa . The subsidiary of the global intralogistics group has its after-sales service offerings in recent years. The central product and spare parts warehouse in Milan, Italy, covers an area of approximately 14,000 square meters, with more than 300 forklifts ready for delivery and its own spare parts area of 11,000 square meters. The northern Italian metropolis is also home to the Baoli EMEA headquarters.
Baoli offers affordable solutions for daily material handling in the entry-level segment with reliable and easy-to-operate equipment with counterbalance forklifts, including 3- and 4-wheel electric forklifts with load capacities from 1.5 to 3.5 t , forklifts with combustion engines from 1.5 to 10.0 t as well as numerous warehouse equipment, low-lift and high-lift trucks.
Baoli EMEA was founded in early 2017 to expand the existing structure in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) .
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