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Day: 28 January 2025

Flexible Energy and Data Transmission for Mobile Units

Posted on by David Priestman

Conductix-Wampfler, supplier of mechatronic systems for energy supply, data transmission and industrial communication, will be presenting pioneering solutions for mobile applications in intralogistics at LogiMAT 2025 from March 11 to 13 in Hall 1, Stand F25. One highlight will be the comprehensive solution package for automated guided vehicles (AGV / AMR), consisting of systems for battery charging, energy storage and communication solutions, including an emergency stop system.

Energy supply, energy storage, data transmission, mobile safety – all integrated

The WirelessCharger 3.0 offers customers inductive energy transmission and thus contactless, automated opportunity charging. The energy supply to the energy storage system can also be ensured via charging contacts from the Nano+ or Enduro+ series. The conductive charging device, the KontaktCharger, with scalable voltages and power levels, is the ideal addition to the charging contacts as well as ChargeLine 0865 charging segments based on a two-pole conductor rail. With BatteryBlock SB, Conductix-Wampfler offers the ideal scalable energy storage for mobile robots, which is perfectly matched to the contactless or contacting charging technology. In addition, visitors to the stand will learn how the communication device Robin’6 for AGVs can be used to combine high-performance data transmission based on Wi-Fi 6 with additional functions such as energy management.

Analysis tool for electrified monorail systems and rail-guided systems

Visitors can also see themselves an optimized set-up for electric monorail systems, for example, using mobile control systems, conductor rails and ProfiDAT®compact, including a smart, digital analysis tool. Conductix-Wampfler’s application-optimised and pre-defined control concept allows system status to be recorded, including status details of each individual vehicle. The new analysis tool allows a user-friendly, detailed statistical evaluation of this data in relation to error and event clusters in order to eliminate potential sources of error and continuously improve processes.

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SELP Purchase Tritax Eurobox Assets

Posted on by Will Priestman

Further to its announcement on 12 November 2024, SEGRO, in its role as venture adviser to the SEGRO European Logistics Partnership (“SELP”) joint venture, today announces that SELP has exchanged on the purchase of a portfolio of six assets from Titanium Ruth Holdco Limited (formerly known as Tritax EuroBox plc). The transaction values 100% of the assets at €470 million, including relevant property taxes and subject to customary adjustments. The portfolio totals 370,000 sq m of fully-leased, highly reversionary, modern logistics space. The assets are located in the established and attractive logistics hubs of Breda and Roosendaal in the Netherlands as well as in the Frankfurt corridor and the Rhine-Ruhr region in Germany. The assets currently generate approximately €24 million of headline rent, resulting in a blended net initial yield of 5.0 per cent and a net true equivalent yield of 5.4 per cent.

The transaction is conditional on European Union anti-trust clearance, which is expected in the first quarter of 2025.

David Sleath, CEO of SEGRO, said:

“We are delighted to have reached an agreement to purchase this portfolio of high-quality big box warehouses, located in some of Europe’s most attractive logistics hubs. They will complement SELP’s existing German and Dutch portfolios, offering both future rental growth potential and the ability to enhance returns through the benefits of increased scale.”

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Pioneering Intralogistics Solutions at LogiMAT

Posted on by David Priestman

LogiMAT 2025 will be the stage for innovations – experience how SSI Schaefer is redefining intralogistics with visionary technologies. Under the motto “Our Passion – Your Success”, the company shows how innovation and customer focus go hand in hand. Peter Edelmann, CEO of the SSI Schaefer Group, explains: “Our passion for intralogistics drives us to break new ground. With a clear focus on future viability, we create holistic solutions that not only optimize processes, but also set new standards for innovation. Our goal is to give our customers the decisive edge, not only today, but also tomorrow.”

Premiere of a disruptive automation solution

The highlight of the trade fair stand in Hall 1 is the exclusive presentation of a revolutionary automation solution. Visitors can look forward to a pioneering technology that sets new standards with its speed, flexibility and scalability. A real game changer for the industry, the solution will be presented comprehensively for the first time at LogiMAT. SSI Schaefer will also be presenting smart robotics applications, efficient shuttle and overhead conveyor technology as well as sustainable solutions for production and deep-freeze logistics.

Intralogistics for SMEs – solutions that grow with them

SSI Schaefer understands the requirements of small and medium-sized companies for scalable investments and gradual digitalization and automation that grow with their business – from manual solutions to step-by-step digitalization to full automation. Examples include the implementation of a warehouse management system, the movement of goods using automated guided vehicles for mobile racking, and order picking using RackBots from the racking systems. Another highlight at the stand is the SSI LOGIMAT® vertical lift module, which uses numerous features to bring the efficient and highly ergonomic storage and picking of small parts to life and up close at the exhibit.

Software that masters complexity – WAMAS and SAP

SSI Schaefer’s WAMAS software and SAP solutions are the decisive levers for translating complexity in the supply chain, into transparent processes and increasing performance. WAMAS WMS solutions are crucial for the management of individual warehouses or the central control of global locations. In addition, WAMAS material flow and robotics modules support the highly efficient and performance-optimized control of automated systems and integrate a wide range of applications, such as piece and case picking, overhead conveyor technology, automated guided vehicles and vertical lift modules.

The future through AI: predictive maintenance and lifecycle management

The next level of efficiency: SSI Schaefer takes maintenance to a new level with AI-supported predictive maintenance. This reduces costs, increases availability and optimizes systems through data-based services. The comprehensive Customer Service & Support portfolio provides service modules for maximum availability of all systems and optimum life cycle management. Experts will be on hand at the trade fair stand to provide advice on topics ranging from field services and remote support to data-based maintenance.

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Continued Risk to Inland Waterway Freight Operations

Posted on by Keith McKinley

There are alarming warning signs says international freight and cargo handling insurer TT Club, that severe climatic events are already impacting inland waterway operations; these impacts are widely forecast to get worse in the future.

2024 was the hottest year on record globally. Reinsurer Swiss Re reported natural catastrophe losses exceeding US$100 billion for the fifth year in succession and with thirty-seven events recording losses over US$1 billion the prior year as reported by the Financial Times, from extreme weather. Estimates forecast that insured losses could double within the next ten years.

In 2024 European waterways continued to experience significant disruption to cargo transport. In June the Rhine suffered from extreme weather conditions with torrential rain leading to severe flooding in southern Germany. Cargo handling was interrupted to/from Switzerland and caused substantial delays in inland traffic between the Lower and Upper Rhine.

Conversely, increased droughts have led to record low water levels on major rivers with some vessels carrying only 25% of their usual load to avoid running aground and causing delays. Shipping lines have had to switch cargo from river to rail to maintain connections between industrial regions and the ports.

“Climate change effects on river navigation are significant as it is highly sensitive to changes in weather patterns and long-term climate trends,” says Neil Dalus from TT’s Loss Prevention Department. “This challenge highlights the vulnerability of Europe’s inland waterway transport system, emphasizing the need for infrastructure improvements, planning for risk mitigation and workforce training to ensure operational resilience.”

TT’s historical data points to an continuing rise in claims from weather-related losses over the last ten years. These result from numerous types of damage from navigational and berthing accidents to collapse of cranes and port equipment collisions to container stacks blowing over, and of course flood damage to buildings and infrastructure.

Uninsured and consequential losses can also be costly reports Dalus, “As a result of operational delays reputational damage can occur. Emergency supplies and additional labour costs can accrue and increased maintenance, training and management downtime have to be factored in.”

TT is determined to emphasise the need for a focus on climate change resilience measures; to sharpen detailed awareness of such risks that, with undeniable global warming are clearly set to increase. Additionally as a mutual insurer TT will work in assisting inland waterway operators to devise loss prevention strategies to help minimise the future costly consequences of weather-related incidents.

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