Logistics real estate consultant Logivest has hired another key account manager as of July 1, 2024: Arne Sander was previously on the freight forwarding side and will be the central point of contact for key account management - focusing on retail, production and logistics service providers.
With its Multicube concept, which the Pfenning Group has been pursuing for over twelve years, the company aims to set standards in terms of sustainable construction methods for logistics properties.
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With the SE25-35 electric four-wheel forklift trucks with load capacities of 2.5 to 3.5 tons, Clark Europe is offering a generation of electric forklift trucks designed to meet the requirements of industry, distribution and the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries without causing harmful emissions.
Vecoplan has expanded its portfolio in the area of material handling. This includes a bunker system for storing and transporting material, a truck receiving station and a new version of the pipe belt conveyor system.
Transport, cutting, buffering - the HaRo Group conveyor system installed at Smurfit Kappa, a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard packaging, combines these three functions.
Werit looks back on 75 years of company history this year. The supplier of industrial packaging and plastic products is working on new solutions for containers and packaging systems as well as their collection and recycling in the responsible use of resources.
Supply Chain Act and new EU directive
Business associations complain that the German Supply Chain Act is too bureaucratic, and now an EU directive for sustainability reports is coming. The German government promises fewer obligations.
The Swiss e-commerce company QoQa invests in a customized, automated warehouse solution from Knapp. At the heart of the warehouse design is the requirement to significantly optimize processes while maintaining flexibility in order processing.
This summer, Greiwing logistics for you GmbH took on eight trainees after they successfully completed their training. In addition, the logistics specialist has chosen its three top trainees, who will receive prizes in recognition of their achievements.
El Ciruelo SL is an international producer and exporter of table grapes and stone fruit. The company is based in the Murcia region, one of the most important agricultural regions in Spain. A flexible fleet of forklift trucks is used to ensure that the entire process, from unloading the harvest to loading the transport vehicles, runs smoothly.
On July 9 and 10, Gruber Logistics successfully transported a zero-emission vehicle cabin from the Iveco plant in Ulm to the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Vienna. The company is also responsible for the six-month operational project phase of two zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle prototypes scheduled for 2026.
Cradle-to-cradle is a sustainable design concept that aims to design products in such a way that they can be reused endlessly - either in the same application or in new products without sacrificing quality.
Special land management and special foundation
CTP, developer, owner and manager of industrial and logistics real estate, has won this year's Brownfield 24 Award in the Best Brownfield Project (Logistics) category with its first German new-build project.
The goods handling specialist Linde Material Handling (MH) has made progress in achieving its sustainability targets and has been awarded a platinum medal by the rating agency Ecovadis.
The images of the flooding in some parts of Germany that reached us in early summer and the very high temperatures that we are experiencing again this year make it clear that the issue of sustainability must not be neglected.
Durable, sustainable, environmentally friendly: new properties also apply to load carriers in logistics and intralogistics processes. Craemer's portfolio includes high-quality returnable load carriers that are hard-wearing, versatile, maintenance-free and recyclable.
The manually operated hand pallet truck type 400 Quick from EAP Lachnit has been specially developed for sensitive areas of application. It is made entirely of stainless steel and meets all legal requirements for the food and chemical industries as well as for biotechnology. Special versions are also suitable for clean rooms or hazardous areas.
Demand-oriented load carrier transport
Environmental awareness and the careful use of resources are becoming increasingly important. With advanced solutions, plant operators can significantly improve the ecological footprint of logistics processes.
Artificial intelligence is seen as a revolution in the world of work; according to the ifo Institute, the proportion of companies using AI has doubled to 27% compared to the previous year. However, an Allianz survey also shows that many people are skeptical, worry about jobs and fear growing inequality.
Interview with Dr. Kerstin Dobers from...
What is the perception of green logistics? What challenges are there? Dr. Kerstin Dobers, Senior Scientist and Deputy Head of Department at Fraunhofer IML, answers these and other questions in an interview.
