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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.
Maintenance in Austria
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.
Idealworks pushes into the US market
Idealworks, part of the Munich-based Agile Robots Group, with more than 1,700 AMRs and AGVs worldwide and one of the pioneers in industrial automation through AI in robot-controlled logistics processes, has founded a US company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
New chain belt sorting
At LogiMAT, conveyor technology provider Interroll attracted attention with a new chain-belt sorting system developed after the acquisition of Sortteq. Together with MCP Play, this creates a material flow ecosystem that combines single-item transport with intelligent sorting.
Memorable combination
Memorable combination
Under the logically sounding name NiKRASA, TX Logistik has presented the new generation of a transshipment system for "non-craneable semi-trailers" (ditto). The newly designed version 3.0 no longer requires a ramp, is stackable, and has been optimized for combined transport.
The system's further development was based on market experience gained from the practical application of previous versions, as well as close collaboration with both vehicle manufacturers and railcar developers. A key feature of NiKRASA 3.0 is the elimination of the terminal ramp, which was required in addition to the loading rack for transshipment in previous versions. Both components are now integrated into a single platform. This makes the system more flexible, simpler, and faster to handle. The loading rack can now be transshipped at any position in the terminal without preparation. There is no longer any additional handling time compared to a craneable trailer.
Thanks to the use of innovative manufacturing techniques, the new design's tare weight remains well below three tons. Furthermore, the development focused on enabling the loading of the widest possible range of vehicles. In addition to classic semi-trailers, silos, and trailers with fixed bodies, mega trailers, trailers without bodies, and container chassis (even including containers) can also be loaded. If the new loading rack remains empty in the wagon, swap bodies and containers can still be loaded as usual without any interference between the systems.
Photos: TX Logistics
NiKRASA enables the handling of non-craneable semi-trailers without altering existing standards at terminals, on railcars, and on the railway. Given the often limited storage capacity at terminals, the loading rack features integrated supports that allow for five-high stacking without the need for additional equipment. This optimized storage benefits not only the terminals but also combined transport as a whole.
Following the presentation at InnoTrans in Berlin, TX Logistik plans the Europe-wide market launch in cooperation with Wecon, the specialist for combined transport solutions.
TX Logistik has subsidiaries in Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, and Sweden, as well as a local presence in Italy. In its Intermodal and Rail Freight divisions, TX Logistik develops comprehensive rail solutions for continental and maritime transport, as well as concepts for conventional freight. With 650 employees, the company generated annual revenue of €253 million in 2021. Since 2017, TX Logistik has been part of Mercitalia Logistics SpA, a subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane.
