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RBG squadron at the Bosporus
TGW Logistics has announced an order for an automated small parts warehouse on the outskirts of Istanbul for Ekol Lojistik. The Turkish 3PL provider will use more than one hundred Mustang E+ stacker cranes on three levels to handle the storage and retrieval of retail and e-commerce orders.
"Omniverse" in the "Middle Kingdom"
As this year's CeMAT Asia Shanghai demonstrated, European technology remains a crucial factor for markets in the Far East. The Kion Group, with its AI and NVIDIA products, was once again in high demand at the three-day event, organized by Deutsche Messe (Hanover) in cooperation with partners .
Toni Gabriel is moving to TGW
“New job, new adventure!” says Toni Gabriel, who has just announced his new position as Sales Project Manager at the systems integrator TGW in Rotkreuz. He was impressed by the Austrian company TGW's combination of innovation, team spirit, and smart, future-oriented logistics solutions.
Pallets «unchained»
A system called "PolyCut" removes strapping from pallets, thus replacing time-consuming and ergonomically demanding manual work steps. It can be used as a stand-alone solution or integrated into existing handling systems and their controls or warehouse management systems.
High destructive potential
As feared, the US tariffs are causing a collapse in tech exports. According to Swissmem, the resulting negative effects took full effect within seven weeks in the third quarter. Exports from the Swiss tech industry to the US plummeted by 14.2% compared to the same quarter of the previous year .
Swiss Logistics Campus in Zofingen officially opened
Numerous visitors, friends and the entire crew of the new Swiss Logistics Campus of the Swiss Association for Vocational Training in Logistics, Swiss Logistics by SVBL ASFL, found their way to the official opening of the impressive new location in Zofingen over the weekend.
Leading in intralogistics with robots
the International Federation of Robotics' (IFR) annual report "World Robotics 2025 - Service Robots," approximately 102,900 robots for transport and logistics tasks were sold worldwide in 2024. Sales increased by 14 percent in 2024. More than three-quarters came from Asia, and 11 percent from Europe.
"Organic" combined with high tech
High-tech and products processed from natural ingredients are not mutually exclusive. "Organic" does n't mean everything is done manually, but rather that it adheres to high ecological standards. This is also true for the organic wholesaler Weiling, where an AutoStore system has recently enabled peak logistical performance.
Ready for the "Great Leap"
Founded in Xuzhou in 1943, the Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) generates approximately €13 billion in revenue with 13,000 employees worldwide. Its portfolio includes construction machinery, cranes, commercial vehicles, and a growing range of material handling equipment and port handling machinery.
Completely unmanned logistics?
Warehouse robotics specialist Geekplus is launching its new picking station "Geek+ Brain," ushering in a new era of warehouses operating entirely without human workers. CEO Yong Zheng " a major step from partial automation to full process intelligence . "
In 1879 the first train ran
In 1879 the first train ran
The first train ran in Lemvig, Denmark, in 1879. In 2008, the merger of Odderbanen and Lemvigbanen resulted in the creation of Midtjyske Jernbaner. The rolling stock was no longer entirely modern. This is now being rectified with hybrid trains, which will soon replace diesel trains throughout the country.
Siemens Mobility announces an order for seven battery-powered Mireo Plus B trains for Denmark, a hybrid platform that can operate with or without overhead lines. This is the first order for battery-powered rail vehicles in Denmark and is part of a pilot project to replace all diesel multiple units in the country. The seven two-car electric multiple units will be delivered by the end of 2024 and will be deployed on two lines in the Midtjylland (Jutland) region of Denmark.
"The battery trains are expected to enter service by the end of 2024. This is a crucial step in our own green transition, but also an important step towards the goal of CO2-neutral train traffic throughout Denmark," says Martha Vrist, CEO of Midtjyske Jernbaner Drift A/S.
"With this acquisition, Midtjyske Jernbaner is replacing conventional diesel vehicles with state-of-the-art, locally emission-free trains. This environmentally friendly mobility option is an important contribution to the region," says Albrecht Neumann, CEO of Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility.
The two-car Mireo Plus B multiple units offer 120 seats, reach speeds of up to 140 km/h, and have a battery-powered range of approximately 80 kilometers. The batteries can be charged via the 25 kV overhead line in electrified sections and through the recovery of the train's braking energy. The battery system is mounted under the vehicle floor and housed in two battery containers. Long-life lithium-ion batteries are used here.
This is the third order Siemens Mobility has received for the Mireo Plus B, and the first outside of Germany. The Baden-Württemberg State Office for Rail Vehicles (SFBW) ordered 20 in 2020, and the Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) has ordered 31 Mireo Plus B trains in 2021. The technology was extensively tested in a preliminary version for over a year in a prototype train, the Desiro ML ÖBB Cityjet eco in Austria.
