
A Clearer View of Pallet and Container Flows
Losses of returnable containers are usually more costly for companies than they realize. Digital container management enables control, transparency, and more efficient return processes.
According to the ifo Institute, material shortages in the industrial sector worsened in June. The chemical, electronics, and electrical industries have been particularly hard hit.

Starting September 1, 2026, Arvato will take over key logistics and fulfillment processes for Mister Spex in five European countries. The partnership is intended to create a scalable supply chain and support the continued growth of the omnichannel business.
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At TPV Displays Polska, 22 autonomous mobile robots from KUKA handle internal material transport. The solution is designed to stabilize production, reduce the workload on employees, and make the material flow more efficient.

Stephan Wittenbrink assumed the position of COO of the Fiege Group effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Peter Scherbel, who is stepping down from his executive position at his own request.

Kardex announces the launch of the Intuitive Picking Assistant for the Kardex Shuttle. The new solution supports operators with intuitive visual guidance and is designed to make order picking even easier. The solution was unveiled for the first time at Logimat 2026 in Stuttgart.

Interpack is revamping its trade show schedule: Starting in 2029, the world’s leading trade show for processing and packaging will take place in early summer for the first time and will also feature a new daily schedule.
Today, medium-sized logistics companies must manage an increasingly diverse range of operations efficiently and reliably. Different modes of transport, customized customer solutions, and established workflows can hardly be accommodated by simplified, standard processes. One example of this is Ebeling Logistik, a company based in the Hanover region.
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Redesigning loading stations is a challenging task. Variations in pit dimensions and conditions make it difficult to replace loading bridges.

In modern production and logistics environments, modular shelving systems do much more than simply serve as storage solutions. They improve material flow, reduce travel times, and support processes in line with lean management principles....

Koch Robotersysteme, a company specializing in the integration of robotic systems, has developed a complete, automated packaging line for packaging rolls based on Tentoma's RoRo StretchPack packaging machine.

In modern logistics processes, pallets are far more than just transport aids. Especially in automated logistics systems or industries with high hygiene requirements, it is worth making a precise comparison.

With the special solution from Bekuplast, Rossmann is increasing process reliability and efficiency in its central warehouse in Landsberg and its e-commerce warehouse in Burgwedel.

Ricola relies on Stöcklin for the retrofit of its high-bay warehouse at the Laufen site.

Next-Generation Cold Storage Facility
Lineage is relying on TGW Logistics’ automation expertise to build one of the world’s largest temperature-controlled distribution centers in Texas. The highly automated cold storage and frozen food warehouse is scheduled to begin operations in late...

Automated guided vehicles are increasingly in demand in production and logistics as they automate processes efficiently - but in addition to the vehicle, the right peripherals are also crucial for safe operation. A new solution consisting of a...

Toyota Material Handling Europe has reduced the CO₂ emissions of its Toyota LHM230 hand pallet truck "from the cradle to the factory gate" by 18 percent. This was made possible by using SSAB Zero steel for the forks and frame.

The use of AGV and AMR systems continues to increase - at the same time, the complexity of planning and operation is growing. Traditional approaches quickly reach their limits.

Albert Eger digitizes its production supply with the AGV LEO flow from Bito-Lagertechnik. The solution automates material transportation even in tight spaces, increases process reliability and reduces the workload of employees.

China has launched its 15th five-year plan and is positioning robotics as a central component of its modern industrial system. The aim is to transfer artificial intelligence more strongly into physical applications and thus boost economic growth.

DS Automotion at the Logimat 2026
At LogiMAT 2026, DS Automotion demonstrated the adaptability of its driverless transport systems and autonomous mobile robots. The focus of the trade fair appearance: the new version of the Navios Cockpit 3.0 fleet manager with the Navios route...

NOSTA Logistics is expanding Ladbergen into a European logistics hub for Panasonic HVAC. To this end, the full-service logistics provider is making 12,000 square meters of space available, where air conditioning, ventilation, and heat pump...

Infios is helping Kellner & Kunz, a specialist in tooling and C-parts, expand its automation strategy. The next step in this long-standing partnership is the integration of robotics into inbound logistics.

The Swiss deep-tech company Verity has been awarded the 2026 IERA Award for its autonomous indoor drone system. The flying robots monitor inventory levels autonomously, operate without GPS, and are already in use in approximately 200 warehouses...

Whether it’s an S/4HANA implementation, the urgently needed replacement of the traditional SAP WM, or the growing demands for digitalization and automation—many companies are faced with the question of which warehouse management system will best...

Productivity guaranteed all day long
With the new 8-inch ZX80W and ZX80W-EX tablets, Getac is launching two rugged Windows 11 devices based on ARM architecture. The tablets are designed for mobile use in logistics, warehousing, and transportation.

Digital processes shorten delivery times
trans-o-flex ThermoMed Austria is optimizing its delivery processes with new scheduling software and a digital self-handling module for drivers.

Route planning and optimization solution
The Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has realigned its e-commerce logistics with Greenplan, the intelligent route planning and optimization solution from the Ehrhardt Partner Group.