Honing humanoid robots 
Humanoid robots in the starting blocks: GXO Logistics’ newest partnership with robot manufacturer Apptronik aims to enhance operational efficiency at GXO’s logistics site in the USA. Dubbed Apollo, the humanoid robot stands 1.73 m tall and can carry 23 kg. Thanks to... more
Cirro continues UK chain
Cirro Fulfilment has opened a new logistics facility at Lichfield’s Fradley Park. The 33,000 sqm hub brings the company’s UK network to a total of 15 centres. Dubbed Ergo Fradley 354, the site was developed as a joint venture between NFU Mutual and Ergo Real Estate. It... more
A healthcare hub in Alberta
Medline Canada has inaugurated a new 14,865 sqm distribution hub in Rocky View, Alberta, to expand its medical supplies operations. Just north of Calgary, the facility offers connections to Alberta and western Canada. With an existing network of eight facilities from St... more
Carrying forward a Chinese REIT
ESR Group has received approval for its REIT application in China. As part of this real estate investment trust, the company is expected to raise over RMB 2.438 billion. The China securities regulatory commission approved the group’s application to register and list ESR China... more
UPS sells 3PL unit
UPS is selling its 3PL business unit Coyote Logistics to RXO, a North Carolina-based freight forwarder. The transaction has been agreed on for USD 1.025 billion. The sale will help UPS to focus more on expanding its portfolio as a small package provider in future. Coyote... more
KN for French fashion
Kuehne + Nagel (KN) is establishing a distribution hub in Piscataway, New Jersey, which will be used for the French fashion brand Sézane’s e-commerce operations. Founded in 2013 in Paris, Sézane has since grown its brand and is now looking to expand its network in the USA.... more
Trans-o-flex's Tapa triumph
Trans-o-flex’s entire “ThermoMed Austria” (TMA) network has now been certified with the FSR-C 2023 standard, ensuring the safety of its temperature-controlled operations. The logistics provider has received a Tapa certification for its newly opened branch in Lebring, Austria,... more
Collaborating on shipment tracking
Westlake Global Compounds will be working with Fourkites, a supply chain visibility platform, on real-time shipment tracking and minimising disruptions and delays. By integrating the Fourkites platform, Westlake Global Compound will be able to monitor its truck shipments in the... more
From racing to robots
Driftshop, a manufacturer of motorsport equipment, is inaugurating a new 8,000 sqm site in Ensisheim (Alsace, France) this month. The new hub will feature a robotic solution courtesy of Scallog. Of the total area, more than 1,000 sqm of space will be used for Scallog’s Goods... more
Fiege's five AI rules
Based on the EU's artificial intelligence act, Fiege Group, which is headquartered in Greven, Westphalia, has developed five guidelines to regulate the use of AI within its own organisation. The guidelines are intended to harmonise AI with the company’s activities in five... more