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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.
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.
Enough with the rattling!
Enough with the rattling!
Since this summer, Gebrüder Weiss has been supplying private households and companies on the Croatian islands of Rab and Lošinj using electric tricycles - ideal for deliveries in small towns, holiday resorts and national parks – especially during the holiday season.
“ It’s important to preserve the authenticity and uniqueness of the islands. By delivering with our e-trikes, we’re helping to ensure that the islands retain their original charm. And our customers receive their online orders in an environmentally friendly way ” says Barbara Bujačić, Country Manager Croatia at Gebrüder Weiss. The vehicle can transport shipments with a total weight of up to 500 kg and travel 50 km per day on a single battery charge.
Solar power plant in Zagreb
In addition to electric tricycles, Gebrüder Weiss has recently begun using electric vans for deliveries to end customers in Zagreb, Croatia. Whether furniture, washing machines, or refrigerators and fitness equipment – Gebrüder Weiss delivers goods to wherever customers need them. The vehicles have a range of 170 km on a single battery charge, enabling up to 35 environmentally friendly deliveries per day. The e-vans are ideally suited for urban transport and, thanks to their quiet electric motors, reduce traffic noise. The vehicles' batteries are charged via a dedicated photovoltaic system, which the company recently commissioned at its headquarters near Zagreb. Installed on the roof of the logistics facility, the system has a total peak output of 500 kW per year and saves approximately 107 tons of CO2 annually .
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With these sustainable measures in Croatia, Gebrüder Weiss is taking another step towards its goal of climate neutrality by 2030. For several years, the company has been investing in alternative drive systems for heavy goods vehicles and developing low-emission solutions for last-mile delivery. For example, an electric truck is used for local transport in the greater Vienna area, and electric vehicles are used to deliver to end customers in Austria and Hungary. Furthermore, one of the world's first hydrogen-powered trucks has been in regular operation in Switzerland since 2021. The acquisition of additional hydrogen and electric trucks is planned for Germany in 2024.
