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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.
Swiss Post is expanding near the border
Swiss Post is expanding near the border
Photo: Gaiser
Swiss Post continues its acquisition spree. The transport company Gaiser, based on the German-Swiss border (61 employees), has been part of Swiss Post since the beginning of the year. Likewise, the freight forwarding company Nolden from Kerpen-Türnich near Cologne, with 50 employees, was also acquired. Further developments are eagerly awaited.
Swiss Post is integrating the two companies into its existing German subsidiary Bächle in Villingen-Schwenningen. The reason for the further acquisitions is that companies such as online retailers expect a comprehensive logistics package: the postal service stores, clears customs, delivers or returns – often across borders.
To meet these demands, the postal service has been securing resources such as storage facilities, vehicles, and skilled personnel through targeted acquisitions for some time. The freight forwarding company Gaiser is headquartered in Rielasingen-Worblingen and has a Swiss branch in Ramsen (Canton Schaffhausen). Founded in 1964, the company primarily handles cross-border transport between Germany and Switzerland. The freight forwarding company Nolden, based in Kerpen-Türnich near Cologne, was founded in 1890 and offers transport services throughout Europe with a fleet of 60 vehicles.
Gaiser is located directly at the Swiss-German border crossing and specializes in customs clearance. The freight forwarding company Nolden, based in North Rhine-Westphalia on the route between Switzerland and the North Sea ports, has an extensive logistics network throughout Europe.
Nolden about 100 years ago
Johannes Cramer, Head of Logistics Services and member of the Executive Board of Swiss Post, is therefore convinced that the companies are an excellent fit for the Post's offering: "For many Swiss companies – from small to large – Germany is their most important trading partner. However, in order to ship their products to their customers quickly and easily, they rely on seamless supply chains in the background. We are strengthening precisely these supply chains through these two freight forwarding companies. This allows the companies to concentrate on their core business, while Swiss Post ensures that the goods arrive from A to B on time."
Bächle Logistics has been owned by Swiss Post since 2018. The companies Gaiser and Nolden will continue to operate as before with their customers. The employment contracts of the employees will also remain unchanged following the transfer to Bächle Logistics. Details of the planned acquisitions are confidential.
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