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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.
Another 42 eActros for Lidl OE
Another 42 eActros for Lidl OE
In addition to the 14 battery-electric eActros 600 trucks already delivered, Lidl Austria has signed a further framework agreement for 42 electric units, which are scheduled to go into operation by mid-2027. At the same time, Austria's most powerful dedicated truck charging network for the retail sector is being built.
Emission-free branch deliveries by 2030
The first eActros 600 vehicles were recently put into operation at the opening of the new charging park at the Lidl logistics center in Laakirchen. By the end of the year, the first 20 electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks are expected to be in operation nationwide for store deliveries.
Lidl Austria CEO Michael Kunz presented the new trucks and the high-performance local infrastructure Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure, Peter Hanke, in the presence of Daimler Truck Austria CEO Jens Tittel
Powered by 100% green electricity
As part of its group-wide climate strategy to achieve "Net Zero by 2050," Lidl Austria is focusing on the development of sustainable transport concepts and sees itself as a pioneer in the Austrian food retail sector. Electric trucks have been in daily use since 2024. These vehicles run on 100% green electricity, which is produced, for example, by the photovoltaic systems on the roofs of the logistics centers.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks celebrated the start of series production of the eActros 600 in Wörth at the end of November last year. Deliveries to customers began in December 2024, and the truck is now in daily use on the road in over 15 European countries. The electric flagship of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks range had already proven its capabilities under real-world conditions several times before its series production launch: in customer operations, as part of the "eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024," a fully electric development tour of over 15,000 kilometers through 22 countries, and the "European Testing Tour Winter 2025," covering approximately 6,500 kilometers through Northern Europe – each with a gross combination weight of 40 tons . Furthermore, the electric truck was named "International Truck of the Year 2025."
The eActros 600 features three battery packs, each with a capacity of 207 kWh. These provide a total installed capacity of 621 kWh. The batteries are based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell technology and are characterized by their long lifespan. Furthermore, unlike other battery cell technologies, over 95 percent of the installed capacity can be utilized with LFP technology. This enables a greater range with the same total battery capacity.
The vehicle is technically designed for a combined gross train weight of up to 44 tons. With a standard semi-trailer, the eActros 600 has a payload of approximately 22 tons in the EU. Lidl Austria, headquartered in Salzburg, has been operating in the food retail sector since 1998. The company runs over 250 stores, three logistics centers, and employs around 5,800 people. Lidl was founded by Dieter Schwarz and is part of the Schwarz Group.
