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Exotec partners with ILS Logistics to install Skypod warehouse robotic system across 12 sites

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The automated intralogistics systems will supply ILS’ sites in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine and Czech Republic – all of which will support ambitious growth plans

Exotec, a warehouse automation company, has partnered with Polish logistics company ILS Logistics to install its Skypod robotic systems across sites in central and eastern Europe.

The implementation projects are being carried out in collaboration with Polish integrator A1 Sorter, a long-standing partner of Exotec.

ILS‘headquarters in Zakroczym, Poland, which serves as the company’s distribution network across Poland, the Baltic states and Ukraine, was the first to receive the Skypod system. [Read more…] about Exotec partners with ILS Logistics to install Skypod warehouse robotic system across 12 sites

DHL Supply Chain breaks ground on giant logistics center in Japan

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DHL Supply Chain Japan will commence construction of its new logistics center dedicated to the semiconductor industry in Chitose City, Hokkaido. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the construction site on August 19, 2025.

This project supports the Japanese government’s initiative to strengthen the domestic semiconductor industry and revitalize the local economy.

By expanding logistics capabilities in Hokkaido, the facility will enhance supply chain stability and flexibility, providing vital support to the semiconductor industry. It also forms a strategic part of DHL Supply Chain’s global growth plan to double its business by 2030. [Read more…] about DHL Supply Chain breaks ground on giant logistics center in Japan

Robomart’s new autonomous vehicle challenges human delivery workers with $3 flat fee

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A new autonomous vehicle from startup Robomart is set to challenge food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats with a flat $3 delivery fee, no hidden charges, and a multi-order capacity.

Unveiled this week, the new RM5 vehicle is a Level 4 autonomous, all-electric van with 10 individual climate-controlled lockers for customer orders, aiming to make on-demand delivery economically sustainable for both retailers and customers.

Unlike the small, sidewalk-based robots that are currently in use, Robomart’s RM5 is a larger, shuttle-sized vehicle with a 500-pound payload capacity. [Read more…] about Robomart’s new autonomous vehicle challenges human delivery workers with $3 flat fee

DHL’s 1,000-robot push signals a new phase in warehouse automation

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DHL, the world’s largest logistics company, is making one of its biggest single bets yet on robotics, announcing plans to deploy more than 1,000 additional robots across its UK operations as part of a £550 million (€637 million) investment.

The move underscores a broader shift in global logistics toward flexible, AI-powered automation designed to work alongside people rather than replace them.

In a post on LinkedIn, Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group, framed the initiative as part of a wider transformation in how the company operates. [Read more…] about DHL’s 1,000-robot push signals a new phase in warehouse automation

Choosing the best pharma logistics partner in 2025: What services to look out for

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Pharmaceutical firms usually operate across countries. This is why they need logistics partners that not only have local knowledge but also global reach. The logistics provider is one of the main links between the final user and the manufacturer of the product.

The role of a pharma logistics partner is to guarantee a seamlessly running supply chain. In the pharma industry, majority of the vaccines, medicines, and other biomaterials required for clinical research need stringent temperature control measures.

Divine Enterprises is a company that provides shipping services between countries while circumventing the local regulations. From following healthy safety laws to customs clearance, they take care of everything. [Read more…] about Choosing the best pharma logistics partner in 2025: What services to look out for

Starship launches robot food delivery service at Old Dominion University

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With the fall semester approaching, Grubhub and Starship Technologies rolled out their food delivery service today on Old Dominion University’s campus. This makes ODU one of only three universities in Virginia to feature this amenity.

Starship’s fleet of 11 autonomous, on-demand robots will deliver from seven campus eateries: Chick-fil-A (Webb Center and University Village), Starbucks (Webb Center and University Village), Panera Bread, Qdoba and Steak ‘N Shake.

Students, faculty, staff and the ODU community can now use the Grubhub app (iOS and Android) to order food and drinks from local retailers to be delivered anywhere on campus, within minutes. [Read more…] about Starship launches robot food delivery service at Old Dominion University

Serve Robotics and Little Caesars launch autonomous robot delivery via Uber Eats

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Serve Robotics, an autonomous sidewalk delivery company, and Little Caesars, America’s third-largest pizza chain, have agreed a partnership to deliver the brand’s iconic Hot-n-Ready pizza with Serve’s autonomous delivery robots via Uber Eats.

Little Caesars customers in Serve’s Los Angeles delivery area may now receive their orders via autonomous sidewalk robots. The partnership expands Serve’s presence on Uber Eats – which already offers Serve’s robotic deliveries in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas and Atlanta – with additional US cities coming soon.

Ali Kashani, CEO of Serve Robotics, says: “Delivering for a beloved national chain like Little Caesars is another opportunity for us to show how we help merchants grow and give consumers a better delivery experience. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics and Little Caesars launch autonomous robot delivery via Uber Eats

Comau completes acquisition of logistics automation company Automha

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Comau has completed its acquisition of Automha, an Italian company specializing in warehousing and automated intralogistics systems.

This investment marks a significant step in Comau’s journey to expand its capabilities and market presence in the rapidly growing logistics and warehouse automation sector.

The purchase is perfectly aligned with Comau’s strategy to accelerate diversification into high-growth markets by leveraging its strong foundation in industrial robotics, software-driven automation, and human-centric technology.

With Automha, Comau significantly enhances its offering of high-performance and scalable solutions, reconfirming and strengthening its Italian roots and operations. [Read more…] about Comau completes acquisition of logistics automation company Automha

Glīd launches ‘world-first’ unmanned autonomous road-to-rail dual mobility platform

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Glīd Tech, a dual-use logistics company specializing in autonomous, electrified road-to-rail mobility, has unveiled “the world’s first” unmanned, dual-mode Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform at the New Mobility Futures event. (See video below.)

The Glīd platform is built to serve the evolving demands of freight, defense, and industrial automation by uniting Rāden, a hybrid-electric unmanned ground vehicle, with EZRA-1SIX, Glīd’s AI-powered orchestration software.

Freight and defense logistics are at a breaking point. Legacy infrastructure, labor shortages, carbon mandates, and geopolitical instability have exposed deep inefficiencies in how goods move. [Read more…] about Glīd launches ‘world-first’ unmanned autonomous road-to-rail dual mobility platform

Shenzhen’s ‘penguin’ robots ride the metro to restock shops in world-first delivery test

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In a global first for urban logistics, a fleet of penguin-shaped delivery robots has begun using Shenzhen’s metro system as part of an integrated supply chain, marking a new milestone in automated goods distribution.

Developed by VX Logistics, a subsidiary of China’s Vanke Group, the autonomous robots were tested on Monday on Shenzhen Metro Line 2. The robots boarded a train at Wanxia Station, rode alongside passengers, and exited at their destinations to deliver goods to shops inside metro stations – without any human assistance.

The pilot project stands out not only for its novelty but for how it redefines the role of robots in supply chains. While delivery robots in the US and Europe are typically limited to short-range “last mile” use cases – navigating sidewalks to deliver food or parcels – Shenzhen’s system integrates robots into the existing metro infrastructure, enabling what could be called “middle-mile” automation. [Read more…] about Shenzhen’s ‘penguin’ robots ride the metro to restock shops in world-first delivery test