Humanoid Robots Face a Five-Year Reality Check in Warehouses
Humanoid robots are moving closer to warehouse operations, but their business case depends on service, supervision and measured performance—not purchase price alone.
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CH Robinson targets AI gains with $5.8bn RXO deal
CH Robinson plans to acquire RXO in a transaction that expands its freight brokerage, expedited transport and last-mile capabilities. The combined group will target $300m in savings and greater use of artificial intelligence.
Europa turns Dartford warehouse roof into a power asset
A new 600 kWp solar installation is helping Europa reduce electricity costs while demonstrating how landlord-led energy projects can support logistics operations.
Why Parcel Automation Must Adapt to Smaller, Irregular Items
E-commerce is pushing more lightweight and unconventional packages through sorting facilities. The next generation of automation must increase capacity without simply adding space or labour.
CMA CGM expands North American logistics technology base
The acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain gives CEVA Logistics a much larger warehouse network and nearly 10,000 additional employees, creating a broader platform for automation and integrated supply-chain services.
Jungheinrich scales pallet automation with EAC 212a
Jungheinrich’s new autonomous mobile robot is designed to link receiving, storage, production and dispatch without major infrastructure changes.
Electric quay cranes prepare UK ports for larger ships
DP World is adding four high-capacity quay cranes at London Gateway and Southampton, combining greater ship-handling capability with electric port infrastructure.
Electric trucks demand a redesign of fleet operations
Electrifying a truck fleet is not simply a vehicle-buying exercise. Route data, charging infrastructure and operational resilience must be developed as one system.
Hydrogen reachstacker enters Rotterdam terminal trial
A fuel-cell Hyster reachstacker is beginning operational work at Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals. The five-year project will test hydrogen handling, refuelling and workforce readiness in a live port environment.
Kodiak prepares first unsupervised freight route on I-45
Kodiak plans to move IKEA freight without a safety driver on a 219-mile section of Interstate 45 in Texas, subject to final safety validation.
Why Logistics Control Towers Need Decision Intelligence
Tracking shipments is no longer enough when one disruption can spread from ocean routes to terminals, rail, road capacity and customer commitments. Logistics technology must connect data with accountable decisions.
