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.
read more...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.
read more...The TG Group and the Swiss robotics company Pick Place are merging. By combining their expertise, both companies aim to expand their offerings in the fields of packaging, robotics, and industrial automation.
read more...To mark Earth Day, Nagarro is calling for a rethink: sustainability should no longer be documented, but actively managed - with artificial intelligence as a central lever. Because AI brings light into the darkness of global supply chains.
read more...Kion holds its own in a difficult environment in 2025, increases order intake significantly and looks ahead to profitable growth in 2026 with a new segment name and efficiency gains.
read more...January 2026 started with a record for start-ups, with almost a third more start-ups being founded in Germany. With 3568 newly created companies, a new high was reached, as announced by the Start-up Association - also thanks to AI. Nico Gaviola, VP Digital Natives & Emerging Enterprise at Databricks EMEA, comments.
read more...The Logistics Hall of Fame is entering a special election year: in 2026, several new members will be inducted by decision of the Council. Nominations are now open and the gala will return to Vienna in December.
read more...The IFOY Award 2026 is entering the decisive phase: 17 devices and solutions from eight nations and four start-ups have made it to the final. The finalists will face the IFOY audit at the Test Camp Intralogistics in Dortmund in April.
read more...Start-ups from intralogistics and robotics...
The 'Test Camp Intralogistics' is a partner of the market entry program of the Dortmund Economic Development Corporation 2026 and supports international scale-ups from the intralogistics and robotics sectors in entering the German market.
read more...Study on the working world of tomorrow
AI is profoundly changing jobs, but at the same time it is making human skills indispensable. The new Skills Economy Report 2026 from SkyHive by Cornerstone shows that roles in the future will require technical skills and soft skills in equal measure.
read more...SPS 2025 exceeds the expected number of exhibitors and clearly focuses on Industrial AI. Visitors will gain in-depth insights into the latest developments in automation on several stages and tours.
read more...The application phase for the materialfluss products of the year is near the finish line. In 2026, we are once again looking for highlights from intralogistics and logistics in five categories. Applications are still open until November 7.
read more...Around 2,300 participants expected
With over 220 experts, 120 exhibitors in the Expo Area and around 2,300 participants, the second edition of BVL Supply Chain CX has opened at the Estrel Berlin. Until Friday, the focus will be on exchange, inspiration and networking.
read more...Future Logistics Congress - 43rd Dortmund...
More than 350 participants will come together in Dortmund on September 9 and 10, 2025 for the 43rd Future Logistics Congress. This year, everything revolves around artificial intelligence (AI), resilience and sustainability. Speakers from science and business will discuss approaches and provide insights into solutions for forward-looking logistics.
read more...The Munk Group has opened a new customer center at its home base in Günzburg. The heart of the new center is the 540 m2 exhibition hall, where visitors can get to know and test the highlights of all Munk Group product ranges up close.
read more...Traditional event moves from Garching to...
Test Camp Intralogistics integrates the German Material Flow Congress (MFK) and brings it to Dortmund: Experts and practitioners from the industry will meet in a specially designed event cube in Dortmund's Westfalenhalle on April 15 and 16, 2026 to discuss innovations and developments.
read more...How can robotics help to make packaging more sustainable? Kuka is looking for creative and innovative ideas in the new round of the Innovation Award.
read more...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.
read more...Guided tours, webinars and more
When Germany's third-largest economic sector opens its doors on April 10, 2025 - the "Day of Logistics" - interested parties will be able to experience live the importance of logistics for a functioning everyday life. Around 100 events, from company tours and webinars to a logistics escape room, are already on offer.
read more...At midday on Tuesday, Robert Habeck, Acting Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, visited the Hannover Messe. His tour focused on the topics of industrial artificial intelligence, digitalization and the decarbonization of industry.
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