Logistics Market Study 3/2026
The latest edition of the Swiss Logistics Market Study 3/2026 examines trends in employment and the demand for skilled workers in the logistics sector, how automation and AI are transforming the world of work, and how logistics services in outlying regions can be made more cost-effective. The study is supplemented by the latest ranking of the 100 largest logistics service providers in Switzerland.
Skilled workers remain in short supply, and automation is becoming more important
Employment in the logistics sector continues to grow, yet there are not enough new workers to compensate for age-related departures. Shortages persist, particularly in skilled trades and driving positions. For intralogistics, this increases the pressure to further automate processes and specifically reduce the workload on employees.
AI is transforming logistics, but high-quality data is crucial
AI offers tangible potential for scheduling, forecasting, capacity planning, and the consolidation of goods flows. However, the study also shows that technology alone is not enough. High data quality, common standards, functional interfaces, and end-to-end processes are crucial.
Networking is becoming a key factor for success
Complex logistics structures, in particular, demonstrate that consolidation, networked systems, and coordinated processes can be more effective than isolated, individual technical solutions. Automation, software, data, and material flow must therefore increasingly be viewed as an integrated system.
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Shaping the Future of Logistics Together. As a sponsor of the Logistics Market Study, Gilgen Logistics, together with GS1 Switzerland and other partners, supports the exchange of ideas on the developments, opportunities, and challenges facing our industry. The combination of reliable market data, expert knowledge, and concrete real-world experience makes the study a valuable foundation for this dialogue.
Discover the Swiss Logistics Market Study 3/2026 now and download the full edition from GS1 Switzerland (only German and French).