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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.
Safely transport hazardous materials overseas
Safely transport hazardous materials overseas
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The Swiss chemical industry – primarily located in the Rhine region – relies on secure transport routes. Sea freight is considered a reliable option. Dachser advertises its secure sea freight groupage containers and weekly direct connections to and from Asia and America.
Companies in the chemical industry have been using less-than-container-load (LCL) sea freight services for years. Demand has risen considerably in these economically turbulent times. High sea freight rates, a shortage of empty containers, ad-hoc cancellations of sailings, delayed port arrivals, fragile global supply chains, production bottlenecks, and fluctuating demand are all reinforcing this trend.
The major advantage of groupage containers is that customers can send even smaller shipments cost-effectively, thus maintaining a continuous flow of goods. For ocean freight groupage, the sea freight team consolidates various LCL partial shipments and loads them into a full container load (FCL). This optimized container utilization creates the basis for economical transport costs and sustainable shipping.
S. Haller
“Safety is always paramount for the chemical industry, whose shipments can also contain hazardous materials,” says Samuel Haller, Country Management Air & Sea Switzerland. “Dachser brings its global expertise in hazardous materials to the groupage container sector and covers all LCL-compliant IMO classes within its own network and partner network,” he adds. A central hazardous materials management system and over 250 dedicated regional hazardous materials officers worldwide monitor compliance with specific regulations for hazardous materials transport. Furthermore, many employees receive annual training to meet the specific requirements of chemical logistics. This specialized industry experience is consolidated within a dedicated “Chem Logistics Team.”.
“With a focus on the major global routes, we are also continuously expanding our hazardous goods capacities, naturally serving the major markets of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, such as China, India, and the USA,” says Haller. In 2021, Dachser was able to ship around 19,700 cubic meters of hazardous goods as LCL shipments to customers in the chemical industry under insured conditions.
Once a week, LCL (less than containerized) containers also travel directly from ports such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, or Ningbo to Switzerland, in addition to Hamburg. Direct shipments minimize the risk of cargo damage and provide added security because deconsolidation at the transit terminal is eliminated.
