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Warehouse robotics company Exotec opens new global headquarters

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Exotec, a specialist in warehouse robotics, has opened its new headquarters in Northern France, at the heart of Europe.

Named “Imaginarium”, the facility reflects Exotec’s commitment to designing, developing and industrialising its technologies in Europe, and will be central to supporting its global growth.

The inauguration also marked the first edition of Exosummit, bringing together Exotec’s customers, partners and broader ecosystem. [Read more…] about Warehouse robotics company Exotec opens new global headquarters

Libiao Robotics installs 240 robots at parcel hub in Argentina

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Libiao Robotics has further strengthened its international footprint with the successful inauguration of a state-of-the-art robotic parcel sorting centre for Correo Argentino at its Monte Grande facility, near Buenos Aires.

The installation is the first of its kind in Latin America and marks a major step forward in the modernisation of Argentina’s national postal infrastructure.

The new facility is powered by 240 autonomous Libiao robots operating across 1,180 square metres, and is capable of sorting up to 9,000 parcels per hour, increasing the site’s previous capacity three-fold. [Read more…] about Libiao Robotics installs 240 robots at parcel hub in Argentina

T2 and PlusAI partner to accelerate rollout of Level 4 autonomous trucks in Japan

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PlusAI and Tokyo-based T2 have agreed a strategic partnership to bring Level 4 autonomous trucks to Japan. The move comes as PlusAI is also planning to become publicly listed via a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX.

The collaboration combines T2’s deep penetration on technology design and logistics operation in Japan with PlusAI’s proven experience in commercial deployment of autonomous trucks with global truck makers Traton Group, Iveco Group, and Hyundai in the US and Europe.

By combining these complementary strengths, the companies will work toward introducing Level 4 autonomous trucking solutions tailored to Japan’s needs. [Read more…] about T2 and PlusAI partner to accelerate rollout of Level 4 autonomous trucks in Japan

Wing launches drone delivery for Walmart in Greater Houston in biggest expansion yet

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Wing and Walmart are ringing in the new year with ultra-fast drone delivery across Greater Houston, marking the start of the most ambitious year of growth yet.

Greater Houston’s urban spread, growing population and demand for speed and convenience make it the ideal first market of the year for Walmart and Wing’s continued drone delivery expansion.

The service offers Houstonians a fast and fresh way to get essentials, delivering everything from last-minute items like baby wipes to forgotten dinner ingredients such as fresh tomatoes or ground beef, in as fast as 30 minutes. [Read more…] about Wing launches drone delivery for Walmart in Greater Houston in biggest expansion yet

How Warehouses Improve Accuracy at Scale Without Rebuilding Operations

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Once a warehouse moves beyond a few hundred orders per day, accuracy challenges stop being isolated mistakes and begin turning into systemic cost leaks.

At lower volumes, occasional picking or packing errors may seem manageable. As fulfillment scales, however, those same errors quietly erode margins. In high-volume warehouses and fast-growing 3PL environments, accuracy is no longer just an operational metric- it directly affects customer retention, carrier costs, and long-term growth.

This shift is why many warehouse leaders are rethinking how accuracy is built into their workflows instead of relying solely on manual checks and human vigilance. [Read more…] about How Warehouses Improve Accuracy at Scale Without Rebuilding Operations

Goya’s Latin American products gain capacity with a pallet shuttle system in Toledo

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Goya, a distributor of Latin American food products in Europe, has expanded its warehouse in Casarrubios del Monte (Toledo province) with Mecalux’s semi-automated Pallet Shuttle.

The storage system has boosted the company’s logistics performance, ensuring fast replenishment to 4,000 points of sale throughout Spain.

“Mecalux’s semi-automated Pallet Shuttle gives us the flexibility we need to manage over 2,200 items and run a more efficient operation,” says a Goya representative. [Read more…] about Goya’s Latin American products gain capacity with a pallet shuttle system in Toledo

Autonomous trucking: The race to revolutionize freight transport

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Progress, constraints, and the companies shaping long-haul autonomy

Autonomous vehicles are still widely framed through the lens of passenger cars and robotaxis. Yet the strongest commercial momentum in vehicle autonomy is emerging far from city streets and consumer ride-hailing apps.

It is taking shape on highways, distribution corridors, and freight routes where economics, not novelty, determine success.

Long-haul trucking has become the most credible proving ground for autonomous driving. The sector combines chronic labour shortages, rising logistics costs, predictable operating patterns, and a clear productivity incentive. [Read more…] about Autonomous trucking: The race to revolutionize freight transport

Kargo raises $42 million Series B to scale global warehouse deployment with enterprise clients

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Kargo, a specialist developer of industrial artificial intelligence technology for supply chain and logistics, has announced the closing of a $42 million Series B funding round.

The round was led by Avenir, with participation from Linse Capital, Hearst Ventures and Lightbank, and previous investors Matter Venture Partners and Sozo Ventures.

The new capital will be used to accelerate Kargo’s mission to transform real-time inventory data infrastructure across warehousing and logistics globally.​ [Read more…] about Kargo raises $42 million Series B to scale global warehouse deployment with enterprise clients

Libiao Robotics unveils first AirRob automated warehouse in Europe

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The first AirRob automated warehouse storage system in Europe has become operational at CTPark Ostrava-Poruba in Czechia. The system, designed and manufactured by Libiao Robotics, was implemented by its local partner Sluno at the premises of logistics services provider Geis Group.

Award-winning AirRob is a high-density, high-efficiency warehouse automation system that uses coordinated vertical-climbing pick robots and floorbots to deliver goods rapidly to workstations, without requiring major infrastructure changes.

Designed for intensive logistics operations, AirRob significantly increases storage capacity and throughput while reducing labour and energy costs, setting a high benchmark for scalable goods-to-person automation. [Read more…] about Libiao Robotics unveils first AirRob automated warehouse in Europe

From Manual Tracking to Intelligent Monitoring: Modernizing Warehouse Oversight

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Warehouses have not always looked the same. A few years ago, many still relied on paper logs, walkie-talkies, and human memory for tracking inventory and activity. As long as volumes were stable, this rough system, though imperfect, got the job done.

Today, things are different. With rising sales, tighter deadlines, and more complex operations, those same warehouses often find themselves caught off guard when delays, stock mismatches, or bottlenecks appear. It becomes difficult to know what is happening on the floor until a problem is already visible, sometimes too late to avoid disruption.

That is why many operators are moving from manual tracking to real-time monitoring. Instead of waiting until the end of a shift to review what happened, they now rely on live signals that show stock movement, equipment status, and workflow progress as work unfolds. [Read more…] about From Manual Tracking to Intelligent Monitoring: Modernizing Warehouse Oversight