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Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation into transport operations, but its value will depend on connected systems, safeguards and human judgement.

A unified order, warehouse and transport platform has helped Titan Brands reduce potential weekly backorder losses by 64% while improving availability and warehouse productivity.

DPD’s Newton Aycliffe distribution centre combines insulated sectional doors with engineered loading bays to improve access, safety and vehicle handling.

Symbotic is acquiring Bremen-based cellumation to add software-controlled, omnidirectional sortation to its automation portfolio and strengthen its European capabilities.

Robotics is transforming warehouses, but exception handling and flexibility still stand between today’s automated sites and the dark warehouse.

Ann Summers shoppers can now select 48-hour delivery to an InPost Locker and return orders through the network, adding flexibility to the checkout process.

Finnish retailer Kesko is replacing its legacy warehouse system with Manhattan Active Warehouse, bringing cloud-native architecture and agentic AI to its distribution network.

Rooftop solar, batteries and energy-management software can help logistics sites control costs while preparing for electrification.

As LogiMAT marks 25 years in Stuttgart, its history mirrors the shift from warehouse software and barcodes to robotics, AI and connected automation.

The 210,000-dwt Mineral Europa has started its first voyage to Australia, giving shipowners and ports an early view of ammonia propulsion at scale.