A compact and agile AirRob automated storage system by Libiao Robotics has been installed in the Shanghai warehouse of a specialist lean supply chain management service company. Founded in 2001, Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics (SLC) services the specific storage and distribution needs of precision-driven, high-end industrials, from medical devices to advanced electronics, and chemical reagents to […]
Category: Logistics
Returnable Packaging Reduces Costs, Boosts Efficiency
With rising labour, fuel and packaging costs, many companies today are seeking solutions that deliver lower logistics costs. Returnable transport packaging (RTP) solutions from Loadhog – including durable plastic containers, reusable pallet lids and sturdy transport dollies – enable you to secure savings that really add up. Short payback Loadhog’s solutions avoid the ongoing costs of […]
EU Changes Road Transport Rules
In April 2025, the European Commission announced new laws to update how road transport works across the EU. These changes are designed to make road transport safer, more modern, and more efficient. They affect drivers, logistics companies, and vehicle owners all over Europe, says Tomasz Mazurkiewicz of Truck1 International. The new laws will focus on using […]
Shipping Containers Entering new AI Marketplace
Net Feasa, specialists in supply chain digitalization, today announced the launch of Agentic Control Tower™, an end-to-end visualization and booking platform that wraps traditional shipping container workflows in Agentic AI. Agentic Control Tower™ transforms the container into an AI Agent that can initiate auctions among prospective customers seeking cargo slots on vessels via a new […]
Year 2025: The Rise of Smart Warehousing
Smart warehousing leverages automation and real-time data to optimize warehouse operations. According to Inbound Logistics, implementing smart warehouse technologies offers myriad benefits, including real-time inventory tracking, reduced labor costs, and improved customer service. The global smart warehouse market is experiencing significant growth. Precedence Research reports that the market size is worth around USD 26.10 billion […]
AGV: The Future of Industrial Automation Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence
AGV Technology is Transforming Logistics and Manufacturing Automated Guided Vehicles – widely known as AGV – have become a core part of modern automation in industry. These intelligent systems enable the efficient transport of materials without direct human intervention, delivering higher productivity, greater safety, and lower labor costs. According to a recent Fortune Business Insights […]
Artificial intelligence in industry: possible applications, EU AI Act and future opportunities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industry: from efficient production and predictive maintenance to smart logistics, AI is changing all areas of the value chain. But with innovation also comes challenges such as regulation, ethical issues and security. Find out how the EU AI Act is influencing the industry, what opportunities and risks AI entails and how companies can use this technology to remain fit for the future.
Temu, Shein & Co: Why Europe is becoming the new destination for cheap Chinese exports
Temu and Shein are flooding the European market with cheap products from China - triggered by new US punitive tariffs. Experts warn of billions in losses and call for tough measures from the EU. Is Europe threatened by a new flood of cheap goods?