Artificial intelligence (AI) is regarded as the key technology of the future. Nevertheless, it is clear that many companies still have a long way to go before it is used in a well thought-out and broad-based manner. Florian Hirner, Head of the Austrian Standards Academy, talks about new EU regulations, opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in day-to-day business.
Compact Robotic Solution Optimises 3PL
A compact and agile AirRob automated storage system by Libiao Robotics has been installed in the Shanghai warehouse of a specialist lean supply chain management service company. Founded in 2001, Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics (SLC) services the specific storage and distribution needs of precision-driven, high-end industrials, from medical devices to advanced electronics, and chemical reagents to […]
Returnable Packaging Reduces Costs, Boosts Efficiency
With rising labour, fuel and packaging costs, many companies today are seeking solutions that deliver lower logistics costs. Returnable transport packaging (RTP) solutions from Loadhog – including durable plastic containers, reusable pallet lids and sturdy transport dollies – enable you to secure savings that really add up. Short payback Loadhog’s solutions avoid the ongoing costs of […]
IMHX Visitor Registration Now Open
Visitor registration is now open for the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) 2025, the UK’s leading trade event for warehouse and intralogistics professionals. After a three-year hiatus, the exhibition returns to the NEC Birmingham from 9-11th September 2025. IMHX 2025 is expected to welcome approximately 10,000 attendees and over 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations […]
EU Changes Road Transport Rules
In April 2025, the European Commission announced new laws to update how road transport works across the EU. These changes are designed to make road transport safer, more modern, and more efficient. They affect drivers, logistics companies, and vehicle owners all over Europe, says Tomasz Mazurkiewicz of Truck1 International. The new laws will focus on using […]
Trusted Perimeter Protection Solutions
With more than 15 years of expertise in the supply, installation, and maintenance of perimeter protection systems, FBS Hörmann has built a strong reputation for delivering turnkey solutions to the industrial warehouse, logistics, and retail sectors. Whether for new builds or refurbishment projects, the company provides a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality products, including security gates, […]
Shipping Containers Entering new AI Marketplace
Net Feasa, specialists in supply chain digitalization, today announced the launch of Agentic Control Tower™, an end-to-end visualization and booking platform that wraps traditional shipping container workflows in Agentic AI. Agentic Control Tower™ transforms the container into an AI Agent that can initiate auctions among prospective customers seeking cargo slots on vessels via a new […]
Logistics infrastructure: AI use against road damage in vogue
Potholes in the roads or broken bridges: More and more local authorities in Germany are relying on artificial intelligence to check their infrastructure. Can the technology really help? When assessing potholes and cracks in road asphalt, more and more local authorities are turning to the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The technology could help to […]
Shipping: First large-scale e-methanol plant opened near German border
Green methanol is intended to help the shipping industry, among others, to reduce its emissions. It is still a scarce commodity. Plants like the one in Apenrade in Denmark are intended to change this. The world’s first large-scale e-methanol plant has gone into operation near the German-Danish border. The energy company European Energy officially opened […]
These are Austria’s largest automotive suppliers in 2025
The current ranking of the largest automotive suppliers in Austria in 2025 shows the leading industrial companies by turnover. At the top: BMW Steyr, Magna and AVL List. Technological investments, the transition to electromobility and global market shifts are increasingly shaping the structures and strategies of companies. The Austrian automotive supply industry is a central […]