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Transport world at Bernexpo
Only a few weeks remain until transport.ch 2025. From November 5 to 8, the most important Swiss event for light and heavy commercial vehicles, mechanical and body workshops once again be present with 240 exhibitors and over 800 brands on almost 40,000 m² of space in ten halls.
Review for thought leaders
The 350 participants of the Fraunhofer IML Future Congress in Dortmund received prominent input on topics ranging from simplifying material flows using AI to ideas for space logistics. Among them was Gilgen Logistics, where innovation is a declared driver of business activities.
Google Street View in the warehouse
"We already have a wide range of assistance systems, cameras, and sensors in use," explained Rolf Huber at forklift manufacturer Still's Innovation Day in front of an audience of experts, customers, and visitors in Otelfingen. Now, an AI is perfecting the whole thing. With new LiDAR scanners and preferably in real time.
The clever fox at Dachser
Stefan Hohm, Head of Development at Dachser, was " Logistics Leader of the Year 2025 " politics, and academia . He was honored primarily for the @ILO project, a highly efficient digital twin for packages, assets, and processes in general cargo warehouses.
“Millionaires” in the deep-water port
Gebrüder Weiss is currently celebrating an "anniversary container" at Germany's only deep-water port, Wilhelmshaven. Together with the local terminal operator Eurogate and Hapag-Lloyd, the millionth sea freight container (TEU) of 2025 was handled.
1100 young professionals at the start
Starting today, around 1,100 talented young professionals from all language regions of Switzerland will demonstrate their professionalism in more than 90 professions at the SwissSkills competition in Bern The Swiss Association for Vocational Training in Logistics, Swiss Logistics by ASFL SVBL, will also be participating
Agile Robots takes over BMW spin-off
Agile Robots, a provider of AI-powered automation solutions, has acquired the remaining shares in the BMW spin-off idealworks. Following its initial investment in 2023, Agile Robots now holds 100% of idealworks. The BMW Group remains a long-term partner.
R-Matic supports A320 assembly
The integration of automated Fenwick-Linde systems is contributing to the modernization of Airbus' new A320 Family assembly line in Toulouse. An R-Matic system is supporting better supply chain management, including the precise delivery of parts to assembly line operators.
“Ten times faster” in the warehouse
Open-source software from the Baden-Württemberg startup "pyck" won the Digital Logistics Award 2025 at the Fraunhofer IML's Logistics Future Congress in Dortmund. The award has been presented for the eighth time. "Pyck" advertises "ten times faster loading " at " half the cost."
Wagner now jury president
The Swiss Logistics Award is one of the industry organization's flagship awards, alongside the numerous areas in which GS1 Switzerland operates. Claudia Wagner of Uster Technologies, a distinguished logistics expert, will now take over the role of jury president.
R-Matic supports A320 assembly
R-Matic supports A320 assembly
The integration of automated Fenwick-Linde systems is contributing to the modernization of Airbus' new A320 Family assembly line in Toulouse. An R-Matic system is supporting better supply chain management, including the precise delivery of parts to assembly line operators.
The route leads through Fenwick-Linde, the French subsidiary of Linde Material Handling, and the partnership with the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The A320 series aircraft are assembled in Toulouse. This was a good fit for automated logistics solutions at the Jean-Luc Lagardère site.
Fenwick-Linde, with the support of its regional dealer Bastide Manutention, has deployed a range of robotic solutions to help optimize the efficiency and safety of Airbus' logistics processes. These innovations include automated R-Matic reach trucks (AGVs), which ensure more reliable material flow and improved working conditions. "Our solutions help Airbus meet its demanding performance expectations," emphasizes Jérôme Garnier, Director of Sales and Marketing at Fenwick-Linde. "Our close collaboration with Airbus demonstrates our commitment to providing innovative, high-quality systems."
Gradual introduction
Just-in-time procurement helps prevent production interruptions and improve overall operational efficiency. Furthermore, AGVs autonomously handle supply and disposal at on-board workstations and inventory replenishment. This reduces repetitive manual tasks. Automated inventory and delivery management up to a height of 8 m significantly increases productivity at the site while also helping
to further improve employee ergonomics and safety.
The automation of logistics processes leads to improved operational profitability through lower warehousing and replenishment costs. Furthermore, automated solutions enable more efficient use of resources.
Photos: Linde-Fenwick
The ambitious project will be implemented in several phases over more than a year, depending on when Airbus opens each station. It got off to a successful start with the inauguration of the new A320 family assembly line in Toulouse, a symbolic moment. "The Fenwick-Linde teams are supporting and meeting Airbus's needs at every stage of this strategic project: from the solution design to commissioning, the necessary programming adjustments, and operational monitoring. Today, our solution is actively contributing to production at the site, and we are very proud of this ," explains Jérémy Chaput, Head of Rollout of the Intralogistics Project at Fenwick-Linde.
