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Quentin Benault leads e-LOGIK
Quentin Benault takes over the management of e-LOGIK to promote growth in the e-commerce sector and enhance logistics efficiency.
Rail loses market share in cross-Alpine freight transport by 2025
The Federal Council plans to extend operating subsidies for combined transport until 2030 to strengthen the competitiveness of rail transport.
Swiss Post reports decline in earnings 2025
Parcel volumes at 186.6 million shipments, representing an increase of 3.7 percent.
Hupac’s traffic development 2025
The Hupac Group increased its traffic volume in combined transport by 4.3% in 2025, successfully transporting a total of 975,000 road shipments.
Cargo sous Terrain with new orientation
Freight transport solutions are becoming increasingly important. Against this backdrop, the organization CST is strategically realigning itself. After the originally planned tunnel mega-project could not be pursued further last year due to political framework conditions, a restart with adjusted priorities is now at the center.
For more than a decade, CST has been addressing the requirements of freight logistics and developing concepts aimed at unlocking additional transport capacities. The focus is less on the construction of new infrastructures and more on how existing systems can be utilized more efficiently and interconnected.
Infrastructure projects politically challenging
The construction of large transport infrastructures has become politically more challenging in Switzerland. Projects of this magnitude require stable regulatory frameworks, broad societal and political support, as well as a clearly demonstrated transport benefit. However, in the planned tunnel project, it became evident that these prerequisites are currently not fully met.
In the coming years, transport policy will therefore focus more on prioritization, financial viability, and better utilization of existing infrastructure. Given limited financial resources and increasing pressure to act, expansion projects are increasingly taking a back seat.
CST's strategic realignment is precisely aligned with this development. The focus is on developing scalable transport technologies that can unlock existing, previously unused capacities in the transport system.
Fragmented systems in freight transport
Today's freight transport is characterized by strong fragmentation. Different actors usually optimize their transport processes independently, while the underlying infrastructure is scarce, complex, and only limitedly coordinated. Joint, cross-system solutions are still rare.
Against this backdrop, the central question arises as to what overarching strategy can enable sustainable development of freight transport without being exclusively determined by the short-term interests of individual market players.
Possible approaches lie particularly in the bundling of transport demands, stronger integration of transport chains, and the economic utilization of existing system potentials. Especially in rail freight transport, there are still untapped opportunities in this context.
Whitepaper on the future of multimodal freight transport
The fundamental considerations and analyses have been summarized in a whitepaper that examines the current situation and possible development perspectives of multimodal freight transport in Switzerland. The study highlights key structures and influencing factors that shape the transformation process of the transport system.
A central conclusion is that isolated optimizations by individual market participants are not sufficient. Instead, there needs to be stronger systemic coordination and integration within the entire freight transport network.
The whitepaper titled “From Optimization to Transformation – Development Approaches for the Multimodal Freight Transport Network of Switzerland” is now to be discussed within the professional community. The editorial for the publication is by Ludwig Häberle, Deputy Director at the Institute for Production and Supply Chain Management at the University of St. Gallen.
SBB Cargo remains a concern in 2025 despite transformation
In 2025, SBB recorded an increase in passenger numbers to 1.43 million per day and achieved an annual result of 496 million francs.
Unilode announces Super Sentinel
Unilode has introduced the digital solution Super Sentinel for tracking ULDs, which will be launched globally in 2026 to significantly reduce losses.
FIATA and SPEDLOGSWISS deepen cooperation
FIATA and SPEDLOGSWISS have deepened their collaboration during a meeting in Geneva, discussing numerous topics including training and legal aspects.
More space for Polish pharmaceuticals
Aflofarm has expanded its high-bay warehouse in Pabianice with Kardex Mlog, increasing storage capacity by 20,016 pallet spaces and enhancing efficiency.
EASA approves conversion of ATR 72-600
IPR Conversion has received EASA approval for the conversion of the first ATR 72-600 with a large cargo door, marking a significant advancement in cargo aviation.
Air freight volume at Geneva Airport rises
Geneva Airport recorded an increase in air freight volume to 94,337 t in 2025, highlighting the resilience of the regional economy.
Migros Group Restructuring Import Logistics
The Migros Group plans to restructure its import logistics for fruits and vegetables by 2030 to ensure efficiency and freshness for customers.
Kühne+Nagel reports slight revenue decline in 2025
The Kühne+Nagel Group achieved a net revenue of CHF 24.5 billion in 2025 and plans for an operating EBIT between CHF 1.2 and 1.4 billion in 2026.
Swiss Post exceeds punctuality targets 2025
In 2025, the Post achieved a punctuality rate of over 97 percent for letters and over 95 percent for packages and newspapers.