Transfer Multisort Elektronik (TME), a distributor specializing in electronic components based in Lodz, Poland, has faced the challenge of expanding its warehouse capacity on several occasions.

From its new branch in Stuttgart, Delta Electronics aims to meet the needs of the European market and offer new AI and robotics solutions.

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Autonomous mobile robots can be used to overcome some of the biggest challenges in logistics. However, given the growing number of different technologies, models and application areas, careful and future-oriented planning and preparation are required to meet current and future requirements.

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The crisis is increasingly hitting the labor market. According to an Ifo survey, an important part of the German economy in particular is increasingly planning to cut jobs, while short-time working is on the rise.

DPD Germany's delivery drivers scan up to 1,000 parcels a day with the help of mobile devices from Zebra Technologies. The logistics specialist uses the TC77 all-in-one mobile computer for all data scans in local transport, enabling it to keep pace with demand and optimize its logistics.

In logistics, companies are faced with the challenge of optimizing their internal material flow in order to maximize productivity, cost savings and efficiency. Overhead conveyor systems play an important role in this context. Due to their flexible and efficient use, they can be an alternative to small load carriers (SLCs).

PAKi Logistics recently carried out a life cycle analysis to compare the environmental impact of different pallet systems. The results show that PAKi's open pooling system enables savings in CO₂ emissions, fossil resources and wood consumption. A CO₂ calculator has now been added to the PAKi website, which shows possible CO₂ savings through the use of PAKi's open pallet pooling system.

Garbe Industrial Real Estate has secured its first tenant for its speculatively constructed logistics property in Ludwigsau (Hersfeld-Rotenburg district). A German car manufacturer will occupy a total area of around 32,000 square meters in the new building and store original spare parts there.

Decostar B.V. is a Dutch home decoration wholesaler for indoor and outdoor use. The company, based in Apeldoorn, has experienced strong growth in recent years. Decostar has therefore expanded its storage capacity and accelerated storage processes with solutions from Crown.

The Duvenbeck Group is expanding its presence and capabilities in northern Germany with the acquisition of the Sander Logistics Group.

The Fiege Group has started construction work on its new logistics center in Borna. South-east of Leipzig, the contract logistics expert is developing a multi-user capable property on a site measuring almost 80,000 square meters.

Motion Technology Company Schaeffler has automated material transportation between the assembly lines for e-axles at its Herzogenaurach site. Mobile transport robots from Safelog are now optimizing intralogistics.

Logistics service provider Dachser has set up an emission-free delivery zone in Cologne city center. The company only uses battery-powered electric vehicles in this zone.

Chelmer Foods, has partnered with Tosca to optimize its pallet management. The company switched to Tosca's pooled, reusable plastic pallets

Tamás Fazakas will become a shareholder at Spedition Robert Kukla Düsseldorf from the beginning of January 2025. The 35-year-old has already been managing the associated company as Managing Director since January 1, 2023.

Since this fall, the digital freight forwarder Cargoboard has been offering its transport services to customers on the Iberian Peninsula. With local partners such as CBL Logística and Salvat Logística, the platform already organized more than 350 shipments in October, the launch month.

Draper Tools offers a range of tools and equipment. The company distributes its products via a global dealer network to customers in the construction, automotive, mechanical engineering and agricultural sectors. As the company grew, so did the logistical challenges. SSI Schaefer provided the solution.

China has overtaken Germany in the use of robots in industry: China has moved up to third place in the world rankings with a robot density of 470 units per 10,000 employees. These are the findings of the World Robotics 2024 annual report published by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

Autonomous mobile robots with intelligent software for autonomous material handling increase efficiency in a department store logistics center and reduce the workload of employees as well as the accident rate.

The aim of the RoX research program is to promote the use of AI-based robotics solutions in practical applications and industries. The logistics service provider Fiege is one of the consortium partners of the joint project funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection.