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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.
Further criticism of the MSC deal
Further criticism of the MSC deal
Photo: HHLA
The figures will not be officially published until March 21st. But they have already caused some consternation. Hamburg's mayor, Tschentscher, once again promoted the "MSC deal" in the city parliament on Wednesday, while the revenue of the port company HHLA has fallen to €1.447 billion.
In a television interview on Tuesday, Tschentscher assessed the drop from €1.578 billion to €1.447 billion as not particularly remarkable under the circumstances , since its main competitors Rotterdam and Antwerp had also experienced declines. On Wednesday, dockworkers also attended the discussions at Hamburg's city hall. And the Hamburg Senate is sticking to its planned partial sale to the Swiss shipping company MSC.
HHLA's group-wide container throughput fell by 7.5 percent to 5,917 thousand TEU (previous year: 6,396 thousand TEU). At the container terminals, the decline compared to the previous year amounted to 6.3 percent. Transport volume decreased by 5.4 percent to 1,602 thousand TEU (previous year: 1,694 thousand TEU).
Photo: NDR
HHLA CEO Angela Titzrath recently appealed for understanding: "In 2023, the war in Ukraine, geopolitical tensions, high inflation, and rising interest rates burdened the global economy and increasingly clouded economic development over the course of the year." This also impacted the entire logistics sector and HHLA's business. Despite these challenging conditions, the company managed to hold its own last year. Titzrath added: "We are consistently implementing our investments in automation to increase efficiency and are further advancing our activities to expand sustainable and networked logistics solutions."
The Management Board and Supervisory Board will nevertheless propose a dividend to the Annual General Meeting on June 13, 2024. However, it will be a negligible amount: eight cents per share. A final decision on the MSC deal is not expected until the end of May, following further committee deliberations.
The Hamburg Parliament debate, broadcast live by NDR
