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Columbus's "egg"
Now Linde MH also offers an expanded series with an integrated lithium-ion battery: The major advantage, according to the manufacturer, is the increased space in the driver's cab, which is up to 35 percent above the industry average, and the fact that the footwell has grown significantly with the elimination of the traditional battery compartment.
“Best of Intralogistics” in the test camp
As part of the Test Camp Intralogistics and the International Forklift of the Year (IFOY) competition, the preliminary certificates for 2026 were presented today in Dortmund by Jan Drömer, Chairman of the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Section, to the 17 nominees who will now go into the final round.
SVTL meets in a historic setting
The general assembly of the Swiss Association for Temperature-Controlled Logistics at Lenzburg Castle on May 8th will address, in addition to the usual agenda items, personnel management, modern advertising for skilled workers on social media and the question of whether humanoid robots will one day be helpful .
MAGA in the approach path
German technology remains highly regarded when it comes to rapid material handling, the elimination of weaknesses, and service quality. Following successful projects in Oklahoma and Texas, the steel trader " Steel and Pipe Supply " (SPS) in Kansas City once again relied on Kasto saws and storage systems.
Rent warehouse equipment instead of buying it
Bito is launching an offensive with an economical alternative for companies that want to re-equip, expand, or temporarily supplement their warehouse and production areas, but don't want to tie up their capital long-term: renting instead of buying is the motto. The advantages – especially in " dynamic times " – are obvious.
«Kanpai» with sake on the pharmaceutical chain
Logistics provider Yusen is presenting an expanded global platform for the healthcare sector at LogiPharma in Vienna, where companies such as Novartis, Bayer, Takeda, and hospital supplier UCB are currently participating. The platform focuses on the professional delivery of specialized healthcare solutions.
Streamlined logistics
Coop's own rail connection for urban logistics in Zurich, streamlined logistics vehicles and the outsourcing of all operating room logistics in a cooperation between the Seeschau Clinic and the Swiss Post are the projects that are entering the final sprint for this year's Swiss Logistics Award from GS1.
Vacuum technology makes mobility possible
Compressed air has traditionally been used primarily for fixed installations. Schmalz's vacuum grippers also mainly operate with lines that often have to run across halls and facilities. However, mobile robotics increasingly requires flexible solutions – a need that Schmalz now intends to address more effectively.
A foray into drive technology
Safelog, the specialists for software for controlling intralogistics processes, have entered into a cooperation with the drive experts from SEW Eurodrive at LogiMAT in order to jointly develop a high-performance software for controlling mobile and stationary processes in intralogistics.
Networking with perspectives
“Never walk alone” could be the motto of a networking event hosted by the consulting experts from “Adnovum”, where the Digital Product Passport (DPP), cybersecurity and IT opportunities with Petra Merino (GS1 Switzerland) and security expert Andreas Achterholt are on the agenda on May 7th in Zurich.
Cargo sous terrain in plan
Cargo sous terrain in plan
Pierre de Meuron
According to Peter Sutterlüti, president of the board of directors of Cargo sous terrain (CST), planning for the underground freight transport project is progressing. Following the positive parliamentary decision at the end of 2021, the building permit procedures are being initiated along the first section. Architect Pierre de Meuron welcomes this development.
In addition to concrete planning steps for the first section, which would open in 2031 , Cargo sous terrain (CST), in cooperation with cities and cantons, is creating the conditions for the nationwide network. In eastern and western Switzerland, CST has been to strengthen the foundation for implementation recent and begin a first phase in the Zurich region . This phase includes the regional planning procedures in the cantons of Aargau, Solothurn, and Zurich, which will begin at the end and are a prerequisite for CST. At the World Economic Forum, Basel-based architect Pierre de Meuron also expressed his support for the project in a video message .
At the current stage, says Sutterlüti, suitable hub locations are being examined is to integrate the hubs sensitively into the landscape and the populated area. CST offers the opportunity to create landmark infrastructure projects and reduce surface traffic. Parallel to the planning of the first section, CST is working on expanding the network to cover all of Switzerland by 2045. In several cantons, has reached important milestones in recent .
Eastern Switzerland wants rapid connection
Together with the cantons of St. Gallen and Thurgau, CST conducted a feasibility study that examined the viability of underground freight transport between Zurich and Eastern Switzerland based on freight volumes. The study showed that extending the network to St. Gallen is . Based on these findings, further investigations are now being carried out at potential hub locations. The cantons of St. Gallen and Thurgau are pleased with the positive results and are aiming for the fastest possible connection to the system.
Potential in French-speaking Switzerland
A feasibility study conducted in collaboration with the cantons of Vaud and Geneva confirmed the economic viability of connecting to the CST network in French-speaking Switzerland as well. The partial shift of road freight traffic underground would also bring to the Lake Geneva region . As in eastern Switzerland, intend to conduct further studies on the CST connection, specifying the advantages and practical feasibility.
Zurich: Relief at the airport
CST recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Flughafen Zürich AG (FZAG), which has held a stake in CST since 2019. CST and FZAG intend to connect the airport with the first section of the project. This will relieve traffic congestion on the access roads while simultaneously managing logistics flows at the airport. Construction will involve a branch line from the main tunnel. CST will be responsible for the tunnel and vertical conveyor system , while FZAG will construct the actual logistics terminal building.
In the city of Zurich, CST is supporting the municipal authorities in a pilot project for the drop-off and pick-up of parcels. The "SalüBox" aims to consolidate the booming parcel delivery traffic and relieve residential areas of delivery congestion. The city of Zurich, with CST as its implementation partner, will test the concept at four locations within the city limits starting this fall. This partnership is part of CST's city logistics activities to reduce urban traffic and emissions even before the tunnel's opening.
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