There are numerous possibilities for locating and identifying assets within warehouse inventory. The startup iiot will present noteworthy Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-based alternatives at the Logistics & Automation trade fair (January 22nd/23rd).

In Hamburg, the Burchardkai transshipment point, operated by port and facility logistics company HHLA, is undergoing a complete modernization. The project is modeled after the terminal in Altenwerder, which is already equipped with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). This is a job for terminal developer Oliver Boldt.

What do you do when a shipment doesn't fill an entire container but still needs to be dispatched by sea as quickly as possible? With a new Container Freight Station (CFS) near Rotterdam, Dachser has established a central transshipment point for LCL (Less than Container Load) export shipments.

After two years of declining parcel volumes, Swiss Post sorted 22.3 million parcels in December – that is between two and three shipments per capita of its 8.85 million inhabitants, and thus, according to its own figures, 3.5 percent more than in the previous year, with up to 1 million parcels per day in some areas.

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A special type of packaging plant will be built in Würenlingen in connection with the search by the National Cooperative for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste (NAGRA) for the site of the geological deep repository Nördlich Lägern near the German border.

The New Year is fast approaching, and so is LogiMAT, Europe's largest trade fair for intralogistics and process management, taking place from March 11th to 13th in Stuttgart. Toyota MH is well-prepared with new forklift models, automated solutions, and innovations.

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Experience is the best teacher. At SSI Schäfer, an Information Security Management System (ISMS) has been providing assurance of information security for some time now. This system not only encompasses all technical measures but is also continuously evaluated as an organizational framework with corresponding security goals and strategies.

The Palorinya refugee reception center is home to more than 125,000 people, most of whom sought refuge from the civil war in neighboring Sudan. Gebrüder Weiss is transporting a solar power system from Vorarlberg to Uganda free of charge, where it will replace old diesel generators.

The opening of a new service hall in the Southwest region of Monthey was linked by conveyor technology provider Frei with Christmas and a special gift to the employees in the form of a camper van, which provides them with a roof over their heads when they take their "time out" .

Providers of warehouse management systems mostly use artificial intelligence to determine anticipated staffing needs. At least, that's according to a study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, which reports on this in a market report.

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 Hyundai Material Handling Europe will launch six new medium and heavy-duty forklifts and a range of warehouse equipment tailored to the European market in 2025, announces the new head of marketing, Ann Ferket.

The Center for Transportation & Logistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Mecalux aim to accelerate the integration of self-learning artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics through a joint cooperation project.

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In supply chain management, cybersecurity, resilience, and transparency are moving to the top of the agenda. Software specialist Ralf Düster explains which trends he believes will be important in 2025. The persistent shortage of skilled workers remains a major issue – sustainability and social responsibility are suffering as a result.

Baoli is launching the KBP 14-20 to ensure functionality, safety, and user-friendliness despite its compact size and low weight. With its robust chassis and a load capacity of 1,400 to 2,000 kg, it's a good choice for use in retail stores, supermarkets, and DIY stores.

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The Kion Group is providing €257,000 in aid. Damage to Linde MH's own facilities in Valencia was quickly repaired.