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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.
Service for the "most powerful locomotive in Europe"
Service for the "most powerful locomotive in Europe"
Stadler's Euro9000 locomotive is an impressive behemoth, first unveiled at InnoTrans in 2019. Rail vehicle leasing company Alpha Trains has now signed a full-service contract with the manufacturer. With its 9 MW output, Stadler claims it is the " most powerful locomotive in Europe .
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The agreement covers the complete maintenance of all EURO9000 locomotives recently ordered by Alpha Trains for a period of at least twelve years from delivery. Alpha Trains announced its first order of twelve six-axle EURO9000 hybrid multi-system locomotives of the latest generation in 2023, with delivery scheduled for 2025 and 2026.
The EURO9000 is an electric multi-system Co'Co' locomotive that enables operation on both AC and DC electrified lines. Its modular design allows for the installation of up to three different drive systems (electric, diesel, and/or battery power) to operate the same trains on non-electrified lines.
Photos: Stadlerrail
It is designed for use on international routes along the main European rail corridors. With a power output of up to 9 MW, Stadler claims it as the most powerful locomotive in Europe – designed for high-speed operation on the main European corridors in mixed traffic. It allows heavier and longer trains to be hauled by a single locomotive, resulting in higher payloads and lower traction costs. It is compatible with various country packages, including conventional automatic train control systems as well as the European Train Control System (ETCS). Thanks to this versatility, it can be used in both heavy freight and medium-speed passenger transport. The initial configuration, covering Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium, is planned to be expanded to include other countries in the future.
In 2019, Stadler received its first order for EURO9000 locomotives from European Loc Pool (ELP). Alpha Trains also offers attractive leasing products and state-of-the-art locomotives that contribute to shifting freight traffic from road to rail.
