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“Best of Intralogistics” in the test camp
As part of the Test Camp Intralogistics and the International Forklift of the Year (IFOY) competition, the preliminary certificates for 2026 were presented today in Dortmund by Jan Drömer, Chairman of the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Section, to the 17 nominees who will now go into the final round.
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.
5G in the Port of Duisburg
5G in the Port of Duisburg
Construction has begun on a 5G testbed for the semi-automated control of port cranes at the Port of Duisburg. The aim is to increase container handling capacity. The project was launched on November 3rd.
Semi-automated control of mobile handling equipment in inland ports has not been possible until now. The project partners now aim to create the necessary technical infrastructure for this for the first time. The partners include the University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisport, startport GmbH, Deutsche Telekom, and the engineering firm Polo Know-How. For the project, Telekom is equipping the Logport I port area in Rheinhausen with a dedicated 5G campus network – an exclusive, locally restricted mobile network that can be tailored to specific technical requirements.
Container cranes handle the majority of the cargo handling. The partial automation, it is said, will increase container throughput without requiring additional space for the port. Plans also include using 5G to connect numerous cameras and sensors within the port area. (
Photos: Duisport)
In addition to the Duisport Group, local businesses will also benefit from the development of the 5G campus network on the port grounds.
Alexander Garbar, Head of Corporate Development at Duisport and Managing Director of startport GmbH: “The results of this project can serve as a blueprint for other terminals in Duisburg, as well as for inland terminals throughout Germany and internationally.”
Hagen Rickmann, Managing Director of the Business Customer Division at Telekom: “Here in Duisburg, we not only have the opportunity to build and operate the infrastructure. With this project, we will explore and develop new applications for 5G together with our partners. Digitalization is playing an increasingly important role, especially in logistics processes. 5G is a key driver in this.”
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