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DB Schenker opens giant new automated e-commerce logistics hub in Spain

March 16, 2023 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

DB Schenker, a supply chain management and logistics service provider, has started operations at one of the largest automated e-commerce facilities servicing its retail customers in Spain, Portugal and France.

Operations in the 50,000 sq meter state-of-the-art warehouse in Guadalajara have started with 150 employees on newly created jobs, more than 200 robots and an optimized packaging system.

The site is equipped with a Goods-to-Person picking system to handle around 55,000 units per day using Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) provided by Geek+, the global leader in AMR technology. The system features innovative pick-and-pack solutions for a fast and flexible online-order fulfillment and efficiently deal with returns. [Read more…] about DB Schenker opens giant new automated e-commerce logistics hub in Spain

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DB Schenker to open highly automated logistics center in the Czech Republic

November 4, 2022 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

DB Schenker, one of the world’s largest logistics service providers, will be opening a new site in the Prague region next year.

The “highly automated” fulfillment warehouse will expand the company’s logistics capacities and shortens delivery times.

Along with retail operations, the new distribution center will also manage B2C e-commerce activities, including an extensive value added services area addressing the demand for personalized products requested by consumers. [Read more…] about DB Schenker to open highly automated logistics center in the Czech Republic

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: automated, capacities, center, db, distribution, eastern, europe, expand, fulfillment, highly, logistics, prague, region, schenker, services, times

DB Schenker to operate zero-emission autonomous ship for Ekornes

May 13, 2022 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, has revealed plans to operate an innovative zero-emission coastal container feeder in Norway. The fully electric vessel has a unique design, making it the first of its kind in the world.

Having just signed a pre-study agreement, DB Schenker and its co-operation partners – the furniture giant Ekornes and the vessel designer Naval Dynamics, along with Kongsberg and Massterly – have taken the first steps in an ambitious joint project to replace the traditional feeder vessels utilized along the stretch of the Norwegian coastline around Ikornnes and Ålesund.

The new autonomous and electric, short-sea container feeder leverages Naval Dynamics’ NDS AutoBarge 250 concept that was developed in partnership with Kongsberg and Massterly. [Read more…] about DB Schenker to operate zero-emission autonomous ship for Ekornes

Filed Under: Marine, News Tagged With: autonomous, ceo, db, ekornes, electric, feeder, kongsberg, massterly, naval, ocean, operate, operations, project, schenker, transport, vessel, zero-emission

Gideon launches autonomous forklift for trailer loading and unloading

April 23, 2022 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Gideon, the robotics and AI solutions company, has launched what it describes as “a pioneering new solution” – Trey, an autonomous forklift for truck trailer loading and unloading operations. 

Trey loads and unloads pallets entirely autonomously, saving more than 80 percent of a worker’s time. It operates safely, consistently, and reliably in dynamic environments, working side by side with people.

Matija Kopić, Gideon CEO and co-founder, says: “We at Gideon believe that we can help exponentially grow humanity’s ability to move goods by automating the most complex material handling workflows. [Read more…] about Gideon launches autonomous forklift for trailer loading and unloading

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: db, gideon, help, loading, schenker, solution, trailer, trey, unloading

Gideon Brothers raises $31 million Series A funding for its autonomous mobile robots

June 10, 2021 by Sam Francis Leave a Comment

Gideon Brothers, a robotics and AI solutions company, today announced it has raised a $31 million Series A investment to accelerate the development and commercialization of its AI and 3D vision-based autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

The company will also expand its manufacturing, sales, marketing, and customer success operations across key markets of the European Union and United States by opening offices in Munich, Germany and Boston, Massachusetts, respectively.

The Series A round was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), the venture and growth arm of Koch Industries, with participation from DB Schenker, Prologis Ventures, and Rite-Hite. [Read more…] about Gideon Brothers raises $31 million Series A funding for its autonomous mobile robots

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: ai, autonomous, brothers, businesses, company, db, expand, gideon, handling, kdt, koch, logistics, manufacturing, material, mobile, operations, processes, robotics, robots, schenker, series, solutions, technology, warehouse

DB Schenker invests record-breaking €101 million into new automated warehouse

September 4, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

DB Schenker has successfully started operation of its “globally leading regional hub” for automated high-speed logistics.

Worth €101 million, the Red Lion warehouse in Singapore is the single largest investment in any site globally in Schenker’s corporate history.

Strategically located in the Airport Logistics Park of Singapore at Changi Airport, the site sets a new standard in combining the world’s most advanced technological developments with the highest levels of sustainable warehouse management for its customers. [Read more…] about DB Schenker invests record-breaking €101 million into new automated warehouse

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: apac, automated, city, commitment, contract, customers, db, freight, hub, lion, logistics, percent, red, schenker, singapore, warehouse

DB Schenker invests in Volocopter as drone startup builds funds up to €87 million

May 26, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

DB Schenker, a global logistics company, has invested in Volocopter, a startup developing a new type of passenger-carrying drone which can also be used for good distribution.

DB Schenker says its investment shows that it is “a pioneer of urban air mobility”. With the new investment, Volocopter has extended its Series C funding to now a total of €87 million.

Besides DB Schenker, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, MS&AD Ventures, and TransLink Capital (Japan Airlines and Sompo Japan Insurance) join the round as new investors, existing investors Lukasz Gadowski and btov also invested. [Read more…] about DB Schenker invests in Volocopter as drone startup builds funds up to €87 million

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: advisory, air, board, ceo, company, db, drone, funding, future, global, jochen, logistics, mobility, public, schenker, thewes, urban, volocopter, volodrone

Porsche selects DB Schenker to operate Canada distribution centre

January 27, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Porsche Cars Canada has selected DB Schenker to operate its new Mississauga, Ontario parts distribution centre.

Expected to ship about 282,000 orders during its first year in operation, the new facility joins two other DB Schenker-Porsche parts distribution centres that are already operating in China and Korea.

Known for making some of the world’s best-known sports cars, sedans, and SUVs, Porsche Cars Canada, has selected DB Schenker Canada to operate its new parts distribution centre in Mississauga, Ontario. [Read more…] about Porsche selects DB Schenker to operate Canada distribution centre

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: canada, cars, centre, customers, db, distribution, facility, fremis, global, korea, levels, logistics, manager, operate, operation, parts, porsche, project, schenker, selected, service

Gideon Brothers raises €2.65 million in new funding and partners with DB Schenker

October 29, 2019 by Sam Francis

Leading global logistics provider DB Schenker has introduced Gideon Brothers autonomous logistics robots into service at its Leipzig facility.  

Gideon Brothers, an AI and robotics company, developed breakthrough autonomy technology that combines deep learning and advanced vision-based perception.

The technology offers a flexible solution for automating logistics operations in existing facilities, allowing productivity gains without the need to modify facilities. [Read more…] about Gideon Brothers raises €2.65 million in new funding and partners with DB Schenker

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: allowing, autonomous, autonomy, brothers, co-founder, companies, company, db, gideon, global, investment, lidar, logistics, machines, mobile, operations, pentland, pilot, robot, robots, round, schenker, system, tasks, technology, vision, visual

DB Schenker opens first low-carbon distribution terminal in Norway

May 23, 2019 by Anna

Global logistics service provider DB Schenker is opening its first low-carbon city distribution centre in Oslo, the new Oslo City Hub.

The centrally-located new terminal will reduce CO2 emissions of city goods distribution by 80%, using electric cars and e-bikes.

Oslo City Hub is part of Electric City, the Oslo district’s focus on activities associated with its status as European Green Capital 2019.

[Read more…] about DB Schenker opens first low-carbon distribution terminal in Norway

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: achieve, building, centre, city, db, db schenker, distribution, e-bikes, electric, emissions, goods, hub, low-carbon, low-carbon distribution, norway, oslo, schenker, terminal

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