Innovative collaboration for autonomous mobile robots
Continental Mobile Robots and Amazon Web Services collaborate Continental Mobile Robots is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop a new software solution for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This will enable flexible control of Continental's software package, which is used in intralogistics and agriculture. „AWS's innovation-focused services [...]
DeutschlandCard strengthens e-commerce
Combination of product search and price comparison DeutschlandCard has announced the new integration of a cross-retailer product search with a price comparison function on both its website and app. The company aims to expand its e-commerce offering with this. Customers can now search specifically for products in the product portal and compare prices in the linked online shops. A customer account is not required for this […]
Lufthansa Cargo: Asian route network expanded
eCommerce demand for Europe is increasing. Freight airline Lufthansa Cargo is adding two more Chinese destinations to its network. Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) will be served twice weekly and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) three times weekly from its home hub Frankfurt. The B777F long-haul fleet will be used on these routes. Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo: [...]
Beiersdorf AG: New Logistics Centre in Leipzig
Largest investment of over 200 million euros Beiersdorf AG has begun construction work on a new logistics centre in Leipzig, which, according to information, will be the largest and most modern in the company. It is located in the immediate vicinity of another Beiersdorf plant, which was also recently built. For this, the group is investing more than 200 […]
Rheinmetall Canada develops first all-electric air launch unit
Rheinmetall eMSU marks significant milestone in aviation industry Rheinmetall Canada, specialising in the ground support equipment sector, has conducted operational testing with Air Canada and its electric motor start unit, the Rheinmetall eMSU (electric Motor Start Unit). This has resulted in the first all-electric ground power unit, which simultaneously serves as a new benchmark in the electric ground support equipment sector. Features of the eMSU […]
Audi: Brussels production site faces challenges
Major decrease in demand for the Q8 e-tron model. The car manufacturer Audi is currently producing the Q8 e-tron model at its Brussels site, which marks Audi's entry into electromobility. Production of this model began in 2018 and initially saw high demand. However, Audi has currently noted a decrease in demand for the Q8 e-tron, as [...]
REWE Pick&Go in Hamburg
Shopping using state-of-the-art camera and sensor technology. The Rewe Group has successfully concluded the test phase of the „REWE Pick&Go“ concept in a store in Hamburg. The store is located in the Hoheluft West district of Eimsbüttel. The completion of this test phase marks a milestone. The concept works by customers packing their desired products and then leaving the store […]
Deutz: Cooperation with Tafe
Cooperation agreement with leading agricultural machinery group in India Deutz has agreed a cooperation with the Indian agricultural machinery group Tafe Motors and Tractors. The Cologne-based engine manufacturer announced this recently. Tafe Motors and Tractors belongs to Tafe, which according to Deutz is the third-largest tractor manufacturer in the world. Through the cooperation with Tafe Motors, Deutz is expanding its business activities, according to its press release […]
Nestlé Group invests in the production of speciality foods
Subsidiary Vitaflo: Factory expansion at the Rosbach vor der Höhe site Nestlé subsidiary Vitaflo has begun expanding its factory at the Rosbach vor der Höhe site. According to Nestlé's press release, guests from politics and business were present at the groundbreaking ceremony. They were able to get a first impression of the planned new building. In addition, guests had the opportunity to [...]
Wesel: New cold store strengthens Nordfrost's logistics capacities
Sustainable Logistics at the company's own port terminal Nordfrost, a deep-freeze logistics company, which ranks among Germany's leading providers, has built a new cold storage facility at its own port terminal in Wesel on the Lower Rhine. The opening and commissioning took place as planned on 1 July. The aim is to promote a sustainable supply chain. Currently, 25 employees are employed at the site […]