The new RackBot System Elevate is a complete goods-to-person solution that can be used to economically automate the picking processes of racking systems up to 12 meters high. The process-related core of the new solution is a fully integrated swarm of autonomous mobile robots, known as ClimbBots.

The large gate can be seen from afar. Two trucks can drive through this ten meter wide entrance side by side into the huge hall of Neher Systeme in Frittlingen and unload or load their vehicles in the dry. Because the door had to be wind-resistant in accordance with its width and height, only the EFA-SST-XL from Efaflex was an option for the insect screen system provider.

The Fiege Group and Kenza Ait Si Abbou have announced that Executive Board member Ait Si Abbou will leave the Executive Board on May 31, 2025 to pursue new professional challenges as an independent consultant. The decision was made by mutual agreement.

Cartken announced the launch of the Cartken Hauler in early April. The robust and maneuverable robot with a high payload has been developed for automated material handling in outdoor and indoor areas in production facilities, warehouses, distribution centers and life sciences environments.

Metzger Autoteile has commissioned Kardex Mlog as general contractor to build an automated five-aisle high-bay warehouse with around 6,000 pallet spaces and an AutoStore system with around 80,000 boxes.

Cargo Trans Logistik CTL is focusing on the further development of its international network in Munich.

Jungheinrich and Merantix have announced a strategic partnership. The aim of the cooperation is to promote applications based on artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry.

PAKi Logistics, provider of load carrier management in the open pool, will be represented at this year's transport logistic - together with its sister companies IPP, vPOOL under the umbrella of the Faber Group and the partner company Connected Load Carrier.

Omron has announced the establishment of a global robotics organization effective April 1, 2025. It will operate in parallel with Omron's automation business so that both areas can complement and support each other.

4flow is supporting Thalia Bücher GmbH, an omni-channel bookseller, in the implementation of its Log25 supply chain transformation program. The aim of the programme is to optimize, digitalize and automate Thalia's entire supply chain according to an omni-channel principle.

Lemvigh-Müller is making its largest investment in logistics to date and centralizing two warehouses in Odense and Kolding, both in Denmark, into one distribution center in Kolding. This will ensure that Lemvigh-Müller can handle larger volumes of goods in the future and offer even more customer-oriented and environmentally friendly logistics services.

A ray of hope in the first quarter: the German economy has grown slightly again. However, a turnaround is not to be expected in view of the customs dispute with the USA. The labor market is weakening.

Despite the weak economy, transport volumes are increasing. Sustainability is becoming a mandatory program, while the logistics engine is running at full speed. The industry will be discussing how artificial intelligence can help at transport logistic in Munich from June 2 to 5, 2025. With international exhibitors and speakers, the trade fair will provide an overview of the diverse starting points for sustainable logistics.

Intralogistics is facing a profound change: artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming the central technology for making internal material flows more efficient, flexible and cost-effective. Companies in all sectors are therefore increasingly relying on AI-supported systems to optimize warehouse and transport processes and strengthen their competitiveness.

Safety in the warehouse primarily relates to the employees. However, goods must also be transported safely and transport equipment must not be damaged.

TTI, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, is a leading distributor of electronic components. The Maisach-Gernlinden site plays a key role in TTI's global network. The company has been relying on Hänel's warehouse solutions for years to enable optimum warehouse and logistics processes at its European headquarters.

The CampusOS research project spent three years investigating the use of open 5G campus networks in industry. As a central industry partner, Still conducted practical tests to determine which network infrastructures are required for autonomous vehicles and intelligent warehouse management systems in warehouses.

The distribution center and spare parts warehouse of an automotive manufacturer in Wallersdorf, which opened in 2016, covers an area of around 235,000 square meters. Customers all over the world are supplied with spare parts and accessories from Wallersdorf. Following a change of operator, Kuehne+Nagel is now responsible for warehouse management. The logistics expert prepared for this task in cooperation with Beutlhauser in Hagelstadt.

Kesko is a Finnish conglomerate operating in the food retail, construction and technical trade and automotive sectors. The company has reached a milestone in its e-commerce strategy by setting up its first micro-fulfillment center in the Ruoholahti shopping center in Helsinki. It is located five meters below sea level, directly under the basement of the store.

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The ground-breaking ceremony for a shuttle warehouse for household appliance specialist BSH Hausgeräte recently took place in Dillingen, Bavaria. TGW Logistics will build a highly automated small parts warehouse there by spring 2027.