The 2027 holiday falls on 6 February, reducing the time available to finish Asian production and move goods before the seasonal slowdown.
Jungheinrich, Automha expand staged automation offer
The partners’ UP-Carrier GTJ shuttle is aimed at existing warehouses seeking higher storage density and a gradual shift towards automated pallet handling.
Körber invests in NAiSE to scale vendor-neutral fleet control
The partnership targets mixed fleets of automated and manually operated vehicles across warehouses and production sites.
Logistics faces a security test as AI adoption accelerates
The transport sector is expanding its use of AI, but disconnected applications may create governance and cybersecurity weaknesses.
Polímeros y Derivados deploys Easy WMS in Mexican warehouse
The nonwoven materials producer is replacing manual stock procedures with digital tracking for finished rolls in León.
Automation targets the supply chain’s overlooked loading bay
Industrial operators are turning to automated loading systems to reduce truck turnaround and improve visibility between warehouse and transport.
Air France KLM Cargo automates perishables hub at Paris CDG
A new ETV installation will add multilevel automated storage for temperature-sensitive air cargo at Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
Würth Australia selects Dematic for distribution upgrade
A two-site automation project will expand Würth Australia’s fulfilment capability and support its growing national customer network.
Automated boxing offers ecommerce a route through peak demand
Right-sized packaging systems are being positioned as a way to manage seasonal volume without relying entirely on temporary labour or oversized cartons.
UK AI adoption grows, but operational returns lag global peers
British companies are deploying more AI, yet survey results show weaker efficiency gains and persistent concerns over data, governance and fit.