Supplier of intelligent warehousing and mobile robotics, Quicktron, has launched a new solution for the UK market – the M5F bin-mover robot – which further enhances its Quickbin+ solution. The launch of the M5F robot marks a milestone in Quicktron’s expansion into Europe as the AMR specialist brings its innovative, affordable and intelligent robotic solutions […]
Partnership to Strengthen Global Supply Chain
Zencargo, a global digital freight forwarder, empowering businesses to make their supply chain a competitive advantage, is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Denkavit with a new two-year contract focused on scaling global exports from the Netherlands to markets worldwide. For over three years, Denkavit has partnered with Zencargo to manage its […]
E-Documentation – Not Just a Legal Obligation
The benefits of e-documentation in logistics are improved collaboration, operational efficiency and substantial reduction in costs. For years, the transport sector has relied on the use of paper documents. However, with sustainability now at the forefront of people’s minds, it’s time to replace certain ‘traditional’ practices with a more digital approach. The need for digitalisation […]
Sokhna Port is Egypt’s Gateway
DP World Egypt marked a significant milestone last week with the arrival of the Energos Eskimo at Ain Sokhna Port, spearheading a series of three strategic maritime operations that highlight the port’s expanding role in advancing trade, energy and tourism throughout Egypt and the wider region. The vessel, a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) operated […]
Kmart Automates new Omni-channel Facility
Vanderlande has been selected by Kmart to automate its new logistics facility at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct in Sydney. To meet the complex needs and demands of one of Australia’s most iconic retail brands, the state-of-the-art warehouse will feature Vanderlande’s FASTPICK goods-to-person order fulfilment system. The Kmart Group serves millions of customers per week in […]
Eram to Automate New Distribution Centre
As a critical part of its overall strategy to optimise and modernise a large portion of its B2B and B2C storage and distribution operations, Eram Group’s Fashion division has selected Dematic to automate the company’s new distribution centre in Chemillé-en–Anjou in the department of Main-et-Loire. The family-owned company, based in France and operating internationally, wants […]
Shelf-To-Person Robots Deployed for Order Fulfilment
Geek+ has been awarded the contract by UK-based warehouse automation integrator Logistex, to deploy 165 Shelf-to-Person robots at Yusen Logistics’ 1.2 million square foot distribution centre in Northampton (UK). The project marks a major milestone in warehouse automation for the 3PL industry and it’s designed for B2B and B2C multiuser operations for chilled and ambient […]
Automated Robotic Pick and Place
Order picking is complex and cost-intensive, whether in e-commerce or at OEMs. Traditional automation technology reaches its limits here. The Stuttgart-based company Sereact solves this challenge with a complete solution consisting of AI software and robotics: robots understand their environment situationally, develop solution strategies for an efficient pick and place process and implement these autonomously. […]
Fixed Price Supply Chains
Supply chain volatility is nothing that a fixed-price contract can’t fix, write Sarah Rutnah, Thomas Winstanley and Sonia Vilar of Dentons Law Firm. In times of economic and political volatility, fixed-price contracts offer welcome protection for businesses seeking certainty in and control of their supply chain costs. Such contracts are typically used in circumstances where the buyer […]
First Freight Train via UK East-West Rail
Maritime Transport, one of the UK’s leading providers of integrated road and rail freight logistics, has launched a new rail freight service connecting DP World Southampton with its Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton (SLPN). Maritime Intermodal Six arrived in Northampton on 16th June – the first freight train to enter […]