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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 " once again relied on saws and storage systems from the Rhine Valley in Kansas City.
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.
"Room for further expertise"
"Room for further expertise"
In a meeting of the German Federal Cabinet today, the appointment of Christoph Franz, Birgit Bohle, and Elisabeth Lepique to the supervisory board of Deutsche Bahn was given the green light. The Ministry of Transport stated that this would create "room for further (external) expertise."
The course has been set. Photo: DB
to be implemented by a resolution of the Annual General Meeting, effective March 1, 2026. and the State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Transport, Claudia Stutz, will remain on the board. Following the recently completed restructuring of the Deutsche Bahn Group's Executive Board, the appointment of new Supervisory Board members represents another important milestone.
Important milestone
According to the statement from the Ministry, Christoph Franz, Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Zurich Insurance Group, can draw on many years of extensive experience in outstanding management and board positions in companies such as Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and Roche Holding for his work on the Supervisory Board.
Chr. Franz. Photo: Stadlerrail
Birgit Bohle, currently a member of the Management Board of Deutsche Telekom, previously held a leading position at Deutsche Bahn. During her time as Managing Director of DB Vertrieb (DB Sales), she oversaw the expansion of the digitalization of ticket purchases via the "DB Navigator" app. As CEO, she successfully led DB's long-distance passenger transport division.
B. Bohle. Photo: Telekom
Elisabeth Lepique is a lawyer and tax advisor. As the long-standing managing partner of Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, she successfully positioned the company in the market as a focused, internationally oriented full-service provider. She will enrich the committee with her extensive and in-depth expertise in corporate and tax law within public sector companies.
Digitalization driven forward
With Immo Querner and Daniela Mattheus, who are already members of the supervisory board, half of the shareholder representatives will then consist of experienced leaders from German business. Members of the Bundestag Björn Simon, Uwe Schmidt, and Sebastian Brehm, recognized experts in transportation and budgetary matters, will join the supervisory board.
