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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.
Containers instead of coal
Containers instead of coal
Where millions of tons of coal were once handled, the Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) is opening a new chapter for the logistics of the future. The recently opened tenth terminal, ideally located on the Rhine, is slated to become the largest in inland Europe upon completion.
“The Duisburg Gateway Terminal sets standards in terms of productivity and market proximity: With 730 m long transshipment tracks, fully digitized processes and its central location in the heart of Europe, the facility offers essential prerequisites for the success of combined transport,” says Michail Stahlhut, CEO of the Hupac Group. “Whether ARA ports, the Rhine-Alpine Corridor or Eastern Europe – logistics throughout Europe benefits from the new terminal.”.
The Duisport Gateway Terminal is considered an outstanding example of successful structural change in the Ruhr region. "By switching to climate-neutral freight transport, the terminal is also a milestone on our path to becoming a climate-neutral industrial state," added North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister-President Hendrik Wüst at the official opening. "With the opening of the Duisport Gateway Terminal, we are demonstrating how industry and climate neutrality can successfully go hand in hand."
“With the Duisburg Gateway Terminal, we are increasing the handling capacity in the Port of Duisburg by around 850,000 TEU per year. This further strengthens our position as one of the most important logistics hubs in Europe,” said duisport CEO Markus Bangen.
Across the entire site, which covers an area equivalent to 33 football fields, all goods movements are digitally controlled. A project called "enerPort II" plays a crucial role. It aims to demonstrate for the first time that a terminal of this size can operate completely climate-neutrally with on-site heat and electricity generation. Key components include a photovoltaic system, fuel cell systems and hydrogen engines for electricity generation, as well as battery storage. An intelligent local energy grid connects the various energy systems and storage facilities to supply consumers at the terminal – including shore power, charging stations, and crane systems.
