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April 10, 2026

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.

April 9, 2026

which describes itself as " the world's largest inland port " , a hub and trimodal address for numerous logistics services and freight destinations on the Rhine, is increasingly offering internal and external expertise in the crane sector through its own " crane service GmbH " .

March 30, 2026

What does the construction of a cross-city rail line for the S-Bahn in Basel have to do with freight transport? Quite simply, says National Councillor Florence Brenzikofer in an " Basel vernetzt " : more capacity will be created above ground for long-distance and freight transport if the S-Bahn runs underground.

March 19, 2026

Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler increased its revenue from CHF 3.3 billion to CHF 3.7 billion in the past fiscal year 2025, despite challenging conditions. Order intake amounted to CHF 6.1 billion. In Valencia, following the severe weather disaster, partially rebuild and strengthen its affected supply chains.

March 17, 2026

Beumer entered into a strategic innovation partnership with Fraunhofer IML at the end of 2025. At its core will be a jointly operated " Enterprise Lab " for the development of mobile robots, operating for three years. The intralogistics specialist aims to secure a technological edge through this partnership.

March 16, 2026

, especially at sea, are often distributed across multiple agencies and systems. Marcel Haar, CEO of Frequentis , proposes a shared maritime situational awareness picture. This would also protect supply chains.




April 10, 2026

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.


April 9, 2026

which describes itself as " the world's largest inland port " , a hub and trimodal address for numerous logistics services and freight destinations on the Rhine, is increasingly offering internal and external expertise in the crane sector through its own " crane service GmbH " .

March 30, 2026

What does the construction of a cross-city rail line for the S-Bahn in Basel have to do with freight transport? Quite simply, says National Councillor Florence Brenzikofer in an " Basel vernetzt " : more capacity will be created above ground for long-distance and freight transport if the S-Bahn runs underground.

March 19, 2026

Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler increased its revenue from CHF 3.3 billion to CHF 3.7 billion in the past fiscal year 2025, despite challenging conditions. Order intake amounted to CHF 6.1 billion. In Valencia, following the severe weather disaster, partially rebuild and strengthen its affected supply chains.


Securing a technological advantage

March 17, 2026

Beumer entered into a strategic innovation partnership with Fraunhofer IML at the end of 2025. At its core will be a jointly operated " Enterprise Lab " for the development of mobile robots, operating for three years. The intralogistics specialist aims to secure a technological edge through this partnership.

Digitally network control centers

March 16, 2026

, especially at sea, are often distributed across multiple agencies and systems. Marcel Haar, CEO of Frequentis , proposes a shared maritime situational awareness picture. This would also protect supply chains.

Understanding instead of just "seeing"

March 16, 2026

Chaotic storage is still considered a prime example for those too lazy to search. At the Technical University of Munich (TUM), a robot has now been developed whose primary task is to track down missing items. According to TUM, it's one of the first robotic companions that not only integrates image understanding but also meaningfully connects it. 


Prime example of sustainability

March 13, 2026

High-speed doors combine perfect insulation, energy-efficient functionality, and modern technology. The new building for the Road Traffic and Shipping Office in Schaffhausen is a showcase project for sustainable construction. Efaflex doors further contribute to minimizing energy consumption.

Hupac defies difficult environment

March 12, 2026

In 2025, the Hupac Group transported approximately 975,000 road shipments using combined road/rail transport. This represents a 4.3% increase in transport volume. Hupac stated that this performance allowed it to maintain its leading position in Europe, particularly on the transalpine TEN-T corridor.

The perpetrator set himself on fire

March 11, 2026

Following the fire on the postal bus in Kerzers, initial findings from the investigation do not point to a terrorist act. Hearings and witness statements suggest that the perpetrator was mentally unstable, acted alone, likely holds Swiss citizenship, and lived in the canton of Bern.


A fire in a postal bus claims lives

March 11, 2026

Six people are believed to be dead and several injured after a postal bus went up in flames in Kerzers on Tuesday evening around 6:25 p.m. Police reported late Tuesday evening that the bus was completely destroyed and that the fire may have been deliberately set.

Revitalizing industrial sites

March 2, 2026

The German Brownfield Association (DBV), which includes companies such as the logistics service provider Fiege and real estate developers such as Garbe and Prologis, currently reports a membership of around 150 and continues to be involved in the repurposing and reuse of numerous commercial areas - including for logistics purposes. 

Fire protection is environmental protection

February 27, 2026

Effective fire protection not only protects people, assets, and processes, says Torsten Wagner, Managing Director of the Wagner Group, but also conserves resources and reduces environmental impacts resulting from fires. This makes an important contribution to sustainability.


Interior fittings for the fusion reactor

February 24, 2026

Another piece of the puzzle for assembling the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) , vacuum segment No. 9 , was loaded onto a freighter in Monfalcone, Italy, two days ago , which will transport it to southern France.

Don't hum, but buzz

February 23, 2026

In eleven of Switzerland's largest cities, Swiss Post now uses only electric delivery vehicles. This means that half of its parcels are delivered using purely electric means. In total, over 1,800 electric vehicles are currently on the road, including 6,000 electric tricycles since 2017. The goal is to operate exclusively electric vehicles by 2030.

12.6 MWh of electric power at sea

February 18, 2026

 The Vasa Line between Vaasa in Finland and Umeå in Sweden is the world's northernmost year-round international ferry route, transporting both passengers and freight. It recently received a battery upgrade with 12.6 MWh, the largest battery capacity ever installed on a RoPax vessel.

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