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DB Schenker installs remote-controlled forklifts at logistics facility

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Forklifts are now being operated remotely at DB Schenker’s contract logistics site in Kassel, Germany. The drivers control the vehicles from a distance. With a remote driving setup, drivers are connected to several different vehicles at different locations via the enabl platform.

Lucas Mömken, vice president global engineering and innovation in contract logistics, DB Schenker: “The collaboration with enabl allows us to react flexibly to fluctuations in demand and automate our processes to increase productivity.

“We see this partnership as a valuable addition to our CL digitalization strategy, which will help us to secure our competitiveness in the long term.” [Read more…] about DB Schenker installs remote-controlled forklifts at logistics facility

Loxo establishes German subsidiary to expand its autonomous driving business

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Loxo, a Swiss developer of autonomous driving solutions for logistics, has embarked on its first international expansion with the opening of a new subsidiary in Munich.

Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, Loxo has rapidly established itself as a key player in the field of autonomous driving, with a focus on middle-mile delivery and mobile distribution hub logistics.

The expansion into Germany follows rapidly from Loxo’s successful rollout of Europe’s first Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving technology, which is operational on public roads in Bern, Switzerland, with autonomous driving routes spanning 65 kilometres (40 miles) within the city. [Read more…] about Loxo establishes German subsidiary to expand its autonomous driving business

Nauto and Beans.ai partner to optimize last-mile delivery solutions

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Nauto is partnering with Beans.ai have formed a strategic partnership to offer a “comprehensive solution” tailored to the unique needs of commercial fleets engaged in the last mile delivery.

Nauto is a developer of AI-powered safety and operations for commercial vehicles and an approved Video Event Data Recorder (VEDR) solution provider for FedEx service providers.

Beans.ai is a technology firm specializing in AI-powered routing and dispatch solutions to optimize last-mile operations. [Read more…] about Nauto and Beans.ai partner to optimize last-mile delivery solutions

Outrider raises another $62 million to drive growth of yard automation

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Outrider, a developer of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has raised $62 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round.

The round was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) and New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with additional investments from 8VC, ARK Invest, B37 Ventures, FM Capital, Interwoven Ventures, NVentures (Nvidia’s venture capital arm), and Prologis Ventures.

This funding will drive the commercial scaling of Outrider’s autonomous yard operations as a service with Fortune 500 customers in 2025 and solidify its position at the forefront of logistics automation. [Read more…] about Outrider raises another $62 million to drive growth of yard automation

What is the Future of AI in Logistics?

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the logistics industry, enabling companies to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.

With the integration of AI technologies, logistics companies are finding innovative ways to manage complex supply chain challenges and adapt to changing market demands.

Companies like Truxx.ai, which offer AI-powered dispatch software, are helping logistics companies optimize their operations, reduce costs, and improve overall service levels. [Read more…] about What is the Future of AI in Logistics?

Gebrüder Weiss expands logistics facilities in Georgia

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The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has extended its logistics terminal in Tbilisi, Georgia, by some 13,000 square meters in a move that will further expand its capacities in the Caucasus region.

Wolfram Senger-Weiss, CEO at Gebrüder Weiss, says: “This expansion is our response to the rising demand for transport and logistics services in the region, which are growing largely due to the increase in trade between the European Union, Georgia, and its neighbors Armenia and Azerbaijan.”

Alexander Kharlamov, country manager for Georgia at Gebrüder Weiss, says: “This is the third time we have expanded the logistics center since it opened 12 years ago. [Read more…] about Gebrüder Weiss expands logistics facilities in Georgia

Autonomous trucks: How the US, EU, and China are commercializing driverless logistics

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By Shihao Fu, technology analyst at IDTechEx

The commercialization of Autonomous driving technology in the trucking industry has rapidly advanced in 2024, presenting substantial potential to address critical industry challenges such as high operational costs, driver shortages, and safety concerns.

It is expected that the global trucking fleet will be supported by an additional half million L4 autonomous drivers, while the remaining drivers will either transition into supervisory roles or continue to operate in less developed regions.

IDTechEx’s recent research on more than 10 companies in the autonomous trucking sector reveals that the industry has officially entered the commercialization phase, marked by deep collaborations across the global supply chain.

[Read more…] about Autonomous trucks: How the US, EU, and China are commercializing driverless logistics

Robots roll into Memphis for the AMR & Logistics Conference

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One of the fastest growing segments in robotics is getting top billing at this year’s Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference, which is due to take place from October 8-10 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and sponsored by FedEx, the conference highlights the latest innovations with exhibits, in-person demos, and conference sessions that offer insights and best practices to help users from any industry get the most out of the flexible, cost-effective and scalable tools.

The AMR market is projected to reach more than 2.7 million units globally by 2027, according to research firm Interact Analysis, as more companies in myriad industries such as manufacturing, third-party logistics and healthcare look to automate material handling tasks. [Read more…] about Robots roll into Memphis for the AMR & Logistics Conference

Computacenter installs Exotec’s Skypod system to ‘optimise warehouse logistics’

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Warehouse robotics provider Exotec has implemented its Skypod system at Computacenter, a provider of IT services in Europe. Computacenter aims to meet the increasing demands being placed on its order processing capabilities.

Due to the ever-growing number of small orders and a sharp rise in shipments, Computacenter needed to increase the efficiency and flexibility of its internal logistics processes.

By using the warehouse automation system from Exotec, the company is able to overcome these challenges and ensure continued customer satisfaction. [Read more…] about Computacenter installs Exotec’s Skypod system to ‘optimise warehouse logistics’

Planzer and LOXO partner to release autonomous commercial vehicle in Switzerland

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Planzer and LOXO have unveiled what they say is a “ground-breaking achievement” – the first autonomous driving commercial vehicle to navigate the streets of the Swiss capital, Bern, with the aim of achieving full L4 driving autonomy.

The co-pilot project ‘Planzer – Dynamic Micro-Hub w LOXO’ brings city logistics to a new level.

Everywhere, cities and metropolitan areas are urgently seeking sustainable transport solutions as the consequences of climate change and emissions become increasingly evident, and ever more congested streets severely impact supply chains.

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