Gothenburg Named Top Swedish Logistics Location

The Gothenburg region tops the list when leading Swedish industry magazine Intelligent Logistik annually ranks Sweden’s best logistics locations. As Sweden’s largest cargo hub, the Port of Gothenburg plays a decisive role in the award according to the jury, who state that the port’s infrastructure, investment program and growing cargo volumes form a good basis for future growth in the region.

“It is an honourable award that we place great value on, and it is of course nice to be recognized together with the region’s other actors in the field of logistics. Together, we create conditions for a strong freight hub that strengthens Swedish competitiveness and is the guarantor of Swedish industry’s access to the world,” says Jacob Minnhagen, senior business developer at the Gothenburg Port Authority.

The Port of Gothenburg handles 53% of Sweden’s total container freight and volume growth is stable with nine straight quarters of increased container throughput. The container terminal operated by APM Terminals is particularly highlighted in the justification, as well as the growing freight train traffic where the port reached an all-time high in 2022.

Good establishment opportunities

Access to logistics areas is crucial for the functionality of a logistics region, and hence an important assessment criterion in the designation of Sweden’s best logistics location. The growth in logistics space has been exceptionally large in recent years, notes the magazine, and in the past year additional new land for logistics establishments has been added – both in areas close to the port, as well as locations just outside Gothenburg, like Landvetter and Borås.

“In the port, for example, we are developing the Halvorsäng Logistics Park together with Castellum just ten minutes from the quayside, it will be an important addition to port-side logistics. Then the growth of logistics areas is also good further out in the region, which is very important. Overall, the future looks bright for the Gothenburg region and there are good opportunities to establish yourself here as a logistics operator in the long term as well,” says Jacob Minnhagen.

The high-profile list of the best logistics locations in Sweden has been published since 2001. The ranking is founded on access to a logistics base, flows and geography, infrastructure, land access, know-how and skills, and the collaborative climate throughout the region. The Helsingborg Region and Jönköping Region were ranked second and third.

Excerpt from the citation:
“The Gothenburg region has long been Sweden’s logistics capital with an excellent distribution location with access to the Nordics’ largest container port, which stood strong even through the pandemic; with stable container volumes and greatly increased train freight volumes. Upcoming multibillion-crown investments in the port with a fairway deepening also provide good conditions for future growth. Gothenburg has historically had exceptional growth for logistics, a development which, however, slowed somewhat in 2022 when only approx. 70,000 square meters were added in the region. In the past year, however, new land for logistics establishments has been added both around Landvetter and at Hisingen.”

Gothenburg Named Top Swedish Logistics Location

The Gothenburg region tops the list when leading Swedish industry magazine Intelligent Logistik annually ranks Sweden’s best logistics locations. As Sweden’s largest cargo hub, the Port of Gothenburg plays a decisive role in the award according to the jury, who state that the port’s infrastructure, investment program and growing cargo volumes form a good basis for future growth in the region.

“It is an honourable award that we place great value on, and it is of course nice to be recognized together with the region’s other actors in the field of logistics. Together, we create conditions for a strong freight hub that strengthens Swedish competitiveness and is the guarantor of Swedish industry’s access to the world,” says Jacob Minnhagen, senior business developer at the Gothenburg Port Authority.

The Port of Gothenburg handles 53% of Sweden’s total container freight and volume growth is stable with nine straight quarters of increased container throughput. The container terminal operated by APM Terminals is particularly highlighted in the justification, as well as the growing freight train traffic where the port reached an all-time high in 2022.

Good establishment opportunities

Access to logistics areas is crucial for the functionality of a logistics region, and hence an important assessment criterion in the designation of Sweden’s best logistics location. The growth in logistics space has been exceptionally large in recent years, notes the magazine, and in the past year additional new land for logistics establishments has been added – both in areas close to the port, as well as locations just outside Gothenburg, like Landvetter and Borås.

“In the port, for example, we are developing the Halvorsäng Logistics Park together with Castellum just ten minutes from the quayside, it will be an important addition to port-side logistics. Then the growth of logistics areas is also good further out in the region, which is very important. Overall, the future looks bright for the Gothenburg region and there are good opportunities to establish yourself here as a logistics operator in the long term as well,” says Jacob Minnhagen.

The high-profile list of the best logistics locations in Sweden has been published since 2001. The ranking is founded on access to a logistics base, flows and geography, infrastructure, land access, know-how and skills, and the collaborative climate throughout the region. The Helsingborg Region and Jönköping Region were ranked second and third.

Excerpt from the citation:
“The Gothenburg region has long been Sweden’s logistics capital with an excellent distribution location with access to the Nordics’ largest container port, which stood strong even through the pandemic; with stable container volumes and greatly increased train freight volumes. Upcoming multibillion-crown investments in the port with a fairway deepening also provide good conditions for future growth. Gothenburg has historically had exceptional growth for logistics, a development which, however, slowed somewhat in 2022 when only approx. 70,000 square meters were added in the region. In the past year, however, new land for logistics establishments has been added both around Landvetter and at Hisingen.”

Print Engine Offers Trouble-free Automatic Labelling

To meet the increasing demand in logistics, healthcare and manufacturing for print and apply labelling automation systems, TSC Printronix Auto ID has just launched the powerful yet compact, 6-inch PEX-2000 print engine, delivering easy integration, maximum uptime and lasting reliability. It allows automatic labelling builders to configure preferences for speed, accuracy and synchronisation.

The PEX-2000 is a system integrator’s dream in that its highly compatible hardware and software enables it to be easily and quickly integrated into any print and apply system thereby shortening time-to-market for automatic labellers. The device supports DB15 and DB25 interfaces and major printer brands’ GPIO emulations. Its customisable firmware also supports major printer languages meaning template commands and print files can remain the same.

Being 14% smaller than comparative print engines, the PEX-2000 is ideally suited to compact spaces. Its full metal chassis is built to withstand harsh environments and demanding 24/7 operation. TSC Printronix Auto ID has cleverly engineered in a magnetic lock to ensure the media door remains firmly shut in any orientation. It has also allowed a generous 55mm aperture to simplify media handling and parts changes. Printheads can be removed and replaced in seconds while the rear chassis just requires two steps to be lifted and pulled out, enabling easy manoeuvrability for repairs, maintenance or component replacement.

“We considered everything while developing the PEX-2000; maximising uptime, combating space constraints and improving users’ daily operations,” says Victoria Grobushkina, Sales Director, TSC Printronix Auto ID EMEA. “Its advanced performance is suited to diverse applications, including optional RFID encoding and top black mark sensors to support pre-printed labels. But the real industry-first is an innovative adjustable module that allows labels to be peeled-off in angles ranging from minus 18° to minus 3°, all without reinventing or redesigning peelers or application arms.”

Effortlessly integrated into print and assembly applications

The PEX-2000 is available in 203 or 300 dpi print options with a top print speed of 14 inches/second and 12 inches/second respectively. The print engine can be remotely configured, updated, monitored and troubleshot through either TSC Console or SOTI Connect software tools. Printhead health status can also be monitored in real time, reducing the risk of downtime and preventing bad quality barcodes entering the supply chain and jeopardising missions. Learn more about the new PEX-2000 or request a test-drive at sales@tscprinters.eu

TSC Printronix Auto ID is a leading provider of innovative thermal label printing solutions. Founded in 1991, the company owns and operates ISO certified production facilities and has offices around the world, serving customers in more than 100 countries.

The company offers a wide range of barcode label printing solutions including mobile, desktop, industrial, and enterprise-grade barcode label printers, RFID printers, integrated barcode label inspection systems, print engines, advanced printer software, standard and custom labels, and ribbons. The company’s products are used in nearly every industry including transportation and logistics, retail, manufacturing, warehousing, food and beverage, healthcare, and automotive. The company specializes in providing reliable, high quality label printing solutions to move products through the supply chain efficiently.

Print Engine Offers Trouble-free Automatic Labelling

To meet the increasing demand in logistics, healthcare and manufacturing for print and apply labelling automation systems, TSC Printronix Auto ID has just launched the powerful yet compact, 6-inch PEX-2000 print engine, delivering easy integration, maximum uptime and lasting reliability. It allows automatic labelling builders to configure preferences for speed, accuracy and synchronisation.

The PEX-2000 is a system integrator’s dream in that its highly compatible hardware and software enables it to be easily and quickly integrated into any print and apply system thereby shortening time-to-market for automatic labellers. The device supports DB15 and DB25 interfaces and major printer brands’ GPIO emulations. Its customisable firmware also supports major printer languages meaning template commands and print files can remain the same.

Being 14% smaller than comparative print engines, the PEX-2000 is ideally suited to compact spaces. Its full metal chassis is built to withstand harsh environments and demanding 24/7 operation. TSC Printronix Auto ID has cleverly engineered in a magnetic lock to ensure the media door remains firmly shut in any orientation. It has also allowed a generous 55mm aperture to simplify media handling and parts changes. Printheads can be removed and replaced in seconds while the rear chassis just requires two steps to be lifted and pulled out, enabling easy manoeuvrability for repairs, maintenance or component replacement.

“We considered everything while developing the PEX-2000; maximising uptime, combating space constraints and improving users’ daily operations,” says Victoria Grobushkina, Sales Director, TSC Printronix Auto ID EMEA. “Its advanced performance is suited to diverse applications, including optional RFID encoding and top black mark sensors to support pre-printed labels. But the real industry-first is an innovative adjustable module that allows labels to be peeled-off in angles ranging from minus 18° to minus 3°, all without reinventing or redesigning peelers or application arms.”

Effortlessly integrated into print and assembly applications

The PEX-2000 is available in 203 or 300 dpi print options with a top print speed of 14 inches/second and 12 inches/second respectively. The print engine can be remotely configured, updated, monitored and troubleshot through either TSC Console or SOTI Connect software tools. Printhead health status can also be monitored in real time, reducing the risk of downtime and preventing bad quality barcodes entering the supply chain and jeopardising missions. Learn more about the new PEX-2000 or request a test-drive at sales@tscprinters.eu

TSC Printronix Auto ID is a leading provider of innovative thermal label printing solutions. Founded in 1991, the company owns and operates ISO certified production facilities and has offices around the world, serving customers in more than 100 countries.

The company offers a wide range of barcode label printing solutions including mobile, desktop, industrial, and enterprise-grade barcode label printers, RFID printers, integrated barcode label inspection systems, print engines, advanced printer software, standard and custom labels, and ribbons. The company’s products are used in nearly every industry including transportation and logistics, retail, manufacturing, warehousing, food and beverage, healthcare, and automotive. The company specializes in providing reliable, high quality label printing solutions to move products through the supply chain efficiently.

VisionTrack Targets Road Safety with AI Video

Road safety will take centre stage on VisionTrack’s stand (5E80) at the Commercial Vehicle Show as it showcases a growing range of industry leading AI video telematics solutions. The company will be using the event to introduce an AI detection camera for vulnerable road users (VRUs) as well as demo its AI-powered post-analysis software, NARA, which was launched earlier this year.

“We are embracing the latest advances in machine learning and computer vision to develop innovative AI video telematics solutions for the road transport sector,” explains Richard Lane, Commercial Director of VisionTrack. “The Commercial Vehicle Show will provide us with a platform to share our technology expertise and provide guidance on how best to improve road safety and eliminate fleet risk.”

The AI-powered VRU detection camera will be able to identify pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and people on scooters, while disregarding street furniture. Footage will automatically be displayed on an in-cab monitor, and supplemented with an audible, spoken warning with the precise location of nearby VRUs in relation to the vehicle. This will keep the driver more engaged by providing highly accurate and useful information.

Meanwhile, road transport operators will have the opportunity to experience AI-powered post-analysis solution, NARA, first hand, with demos running throughout the Commercial Vehicle Show. The device agnostic, cloud-based software is revolutionising how vehicle camera footage is assessed and helping vehicle operators to save time, costs and most importantly lives, by providing proactive risk intervention and accurate incident validation.

VisionTrack Targets Road Safety with AI Video

Road safety will take centre stage on VisionTrack’s stand (5E80) at the Commercial Vehicle Show as it showcases a growing range of industry leading AI video telematics solutions. The company will be using the event to introduce an AI detection camera for vulnerable road users (VRUs) as well as demo its AI-powered post-analysis software, NARA, which was launched earlier this year.

“We are embracing the latest advances in machine learning and computer vision to develop innovative AI video telematics solutions for the road transport sector,” explains Richard Lane, Commercial Director of VisionTrack. “The Commercial Vehicle Show will provide us with a platform to share our technology expertise and provide guidance on how best to improve road safety and eliminate fleet risk.”

The AI-powered VRU detection camera will be able to identify pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and people on scooters, while disregarding street furniture. Footage will automatically be displayed on an in-cab monitor, and supplemented with an audible, spoken warning with the precise location of nearby VRUs in relation to the vehicle. This will keep the driver more engaged by providing highly accurate and useful information.

Meanwhile, road transport operators will have the opportunity to experience AI-powered post-analysis solution, NARA, first hand, with demos running throughout the Commercial Vehicle Show. The device agnostic, cloud-based software is revolutionising how vehicle camera footage is assessed and helping vehicle operators to save time, costs and most importantly lives, by providing proactive risk intervention and accurate incident validation.

Intelligent Cleaning Technology for Sustainability

Logistics today not only has to be flexible and secure, but also sustainable, including using cleaning technology. Promising solution approaches include automation and artificial intelligence, together with process-relevant products that consistently support logistics companies in their tasks by providing a wide range of applications, autonomous systems, digital tools and high service quality. Visitors to the LogiMAT in Stuttgart can discover these solutions ‘live’ from April 25 – 27th, 2023.

Digitalisation and robotics offer great potential to make logistics processes more sustainable. More transparency in operational performance can make logistics more efficient, optimising costs and resources.

As one of the leading solution providers on the market, Hako offers intelligent, powerful and efficient cleaning machines that are precisely tailored to the requirements of logistics – always with an eye on the future: for example, to keep large halls and long aisles optimally clean, Hako has developed the new, autonomous scrubber-drier Scrubmaster B75i. Equipped with a disc or cylindrical brush, the autonomous scrubber-drier follows the learned routes precisely and thus with high efficiency. This significantly reduces water consumption and the consumption of cleaning agents, electricity and materials. For short cleaning jobs in between, the Scrubmaster B75i can also be used as a manual walk-behind scrubber-drier.

Wide range of applications for more economical use

The requirements for cleaning technology are just as individual as the environments in which the equipment is used. The more adaptable and versatile the solution, the more economically optimal cleaning results can be achieved. With the high-performance scrubber-drier Scrubmaster B400 RH, Hako offers a solution for the uninterrupted cleaning of large areas of up to 14,000 m2/h that does just that: all components of this powerful machine are designed for long heavy-duty use. And because the machine optimally supports the operator during his or her work, it has been certified by “Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V”. for its ergonomic overall machine concept.

New for smaller areas: Scrubmaster B5 ORB

For smaller, more complex areas such as sanitary or recreation rooms, the new upright scrubber-drier Scrubmaster B5 ORB is the perfect addition: with its unique Hako-Delta-Cleaning-System and flat cleaning head, the machine effortlessly cleans close to walls, deep into corners and even under furniture and substructures.

In the case of particularly difficult-to-remove soiling or deposits, e.g. on facades or walls, professional Oertzen waterjet technology meets the most diverse requirements efficiently, precisely and reliably: with high-performance hot or cold water high-pressure cleaners equipped with electric or combustion engines.

Service quality for high availability

With customised services and tools along the entire product life cycle, Hako increases the efficiency and sustainability of its solutions. From the qualified service team, which is always on site quickly and already fully equipped, to the efficient and responsive spare parts logistics, to digital solutions such as Hako-Fleet-Management – Hako is always the decisive step ahead when it comes to service. This way, downtimes can be minimised, the service life of the products is extended and the optimum can always be obtained from the machines.

Intelligent Cleaning Technology for Sustainability

Logistics today not only has to be flexible and secure, but also sustainable, including using cleaning technology. Promising solution approaches include automation and artificial intelligence, together with process-relevant products that consistently support logistics companies in their tasks by providing a wide range of applications, autonomous systems, digital tools and high service quality. Visitors to the LogiMAT in Stuttgart can discover these solutions ‘live’ from April 25 – 27th, 2023.

Digitalisation and robotics offer great potential to make logistics processes more sustainable. More transparency in operational performance can make logistics more efficient, optimising costs and resources.

As one of the leading solution providers on the market, Hako offers intelligent, powerful and efficient cleaning machines that are precisely tailored to the requirements of logistics – always with an eye on the future: for example, to keep large halls and long aisles optimally clean, Hako has developed the new, autonomous scrubber-drier Scrubmaster B75i. Equipped with a disc or cylindrical brush, the autonomous scrubber-drier follows the learned routes precisely and thus with high efficiency. This significantly reduces water consumption and the consumption of cleaning agents, electricity and materials. For short cleaning jobs in between, the Scrubmaster B75i can also be used as a manual walk-behind scrubber-drier.

Wide range of applications for more economical use

The requirements for cleaning technology are just as individual as the environments in which the equipment is used. The more adaptable and versatile the solution, the more economically optimal cleaning results can be achieved. With the high-performance scrubber-drier Scrubmaster B400 RH, Hako offers a solution for the uninterrupted cleaning of large areas of up to 14,000 m2/h that does just that: all components of this powerful machine are designed for long heavy-duty use. And because the machine optimally supports the operator during his or her work, it has been certified by “Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V”. for its ergonomic overall machine concept.

New for smaller areas: Scrubmaster B5 ORB

For smaller, more complex areas such as sanitary or recreation rooms, the new upright scrubber-drier Scrubmaster B5 ORB is the perfect addition: with its unique Hako-Delta-Cleaning-System and flat cleaning head, the machine effortlessly cleans close to walls, deep into corners and even under furniture and substructures.

In the case of particularly difficult-to-remove soiling or deposits, e.g. on facades or walls, professional Oertzen waterjet technology meets the most diverse requirements efficiently, precisely and reliably: with high-performance hot or cold water high-pressure cleaners equipped with electric or combustion engines.

Service quality for high availability

With customised services and tools along the entire product life cycle, Hako increases the efficiency and sustainability of its solutions. From the qualified service team, which is always on site quickly and already fully equipped, to the efficient and responsive spare parts logistics, to digital solutions such as Hako-Fleet-Management – Hako is always the decisive step ahead when it comes to service. This way, downtimes can be minimised, the service life of the products is extended and the optimum can always be obtained from the machines.

Flexible, Manoeuvrable Addition to AGV Family

At the LogiMAT 2023 show, DS Automotion, the specialist for mobile robotics, will present several new AGV highlights in hall 6, booth D05, which are also fully VDA5050 compatible. These include the compact, modular LUCY wheeled arm AGV, the driverless AMADEUS counterbalanced truck and the fully area-mobile OSCAR omni undercarriage AGV, all of which will be on live display. The innovative concept of plannable autonomy, presented last year, was nominated for the IFOY AWARD 2023 in the software category.

Compact and Agile

DS Automotion’s trade show eye-catcher is the compact, modularly designed wheel-arm AGV LUCY. The agile lightweight forklift truck can transport up to 500 kg and lift a maximum of 600 mm.
LUCY offers maximum driving flexibility even in narrow areas. The compact wheel-arm AGV can lift up to 500 kg. Thanks to its modular design, it can be individually adapted to safely transport a wide variety of load carriers. The compact vehicle thus covers many areas of application in in-plant logistics.

Strong Middle Class

The AMADEUS counter is a driverless counterbalanced truck from the established AMADEUS family with a lift height of up to 2.8 m and a load capacity of 1.2 t. It can navigate using all of the established methods and can be operated with various battery technologies and charging concepts. Its particularly small turning circle enables navigation even in narrow aisles. Visitors can experience it live for the first time at LogiMAT 2023.

Full Surface Mobility

OSCAR omni is a new compact undercarriage AGV that can carry a maximum payload of one ton with an underride clearance of 310 mm. Thanks to its omnidirectional drive technology, it offers unrestricted mobility in the area, which means that even complex plant concepts can be realized in small spaces.

Prizeworthy Innovation

The ARCOS vehicle software enables transport vehicles to act not only as AGVs but also as AMRs, thereby setting a benchmark in the world of intralogistics. This provides a transport system that can either use its autonomous functions or follow predefined tracks. For the first time, maximum flexibility and efficiency from the two worlds of AMR and AGV can be realized within just one transport system and in the same facility. This ground-breaking technology was nominated for the IFOY AWARD 2023. You will find the booth and contact person of DS Automotion in hall 6, booth D05.

Flexible, Manoeuvrable Addition to AGV Family

At the LogiMAT 2023 show, DS Automotion, the specialist for mobile robotics, will present several new AGV highlights in hall 6, booth D05, which are also fully VDA5050 compatible. These include the compact, modular LUCY wheeled arm AGV, the driverless AMADEUS counterbalanced truck and the fully area-mobile OSCAR omni undercarriage AGV, all of which will be on live display. The innovative concept of plannable autonomy, presented last year, was nominated for the IFOY AWARD 2023 in the software category.

Compact and Agile

DS Automotion’s trade show eye-catcher is the compact, modularly designed wheel-arm AGV LUCY. The agile lightweight forklift truck can transport up to 500 kg and lift a maximum of 600 mm.
LUCY offers maximum driving flexibility even in narrow areas. The compact wheel-arm AGV can lift up to 500 kg. Thanks to its modular design, it can be individually adapted to safely transport a wide variety of load carriers. The compact vehicle thus covers many areas of application in in-plant logistics.

Strong Middle Class

The AMADEUS counter is a driverless counterbalanced truck from the established AMADEUS family with a lift height of up to 2.8 m and a load capacity of 1.2 t. It can navigate using all of the established methods and can be operated with various battery technologies and charging concepts. Its particularly small turning circle enables navigation even in narrow aisles. Visitors can experience it live for the first time at LogiMAT 2023.

Full Surface Mobility

OSCAR omni is a new compact undercarriage AGV that can carry a maximum payload of one ton with an underride clearance of 310 mm. Thanks to its omnidirectional drive technology, it offers unrestricted mobility in the area, which means that even complex plant concepts can be realized in small spaces.

Prizeworthy Innovation

The ARCOS vehicle software enables transport vehicles to act not only as AGVs but also as AMRs, thereby setting a benchmark in the world of intralogistics. This provides a transport system that can either use its autonomous functions or follow predefined tracks. For the first time, maximum flexibility and efficiency from the two worlds of AMR and AGV can be realized within just one transport system and in the same facility. This ground-breaking technology was nominated for the IFOY AWARD 2023. You will find the booth and contact person of DS Automotion in hall 6, booth D05.

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