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Federal investigators in California recently ordered two separate logistics operators to pay more than $1 million in back wages to Mexico-based warehouse workers.

“We have been here over a decade and have deployed thousands of systems using this technology. We are bringing this level of experience with robotics that is just unmatched in this market,” said Mujin Director of Sales Josh Cloer.

Ryder rolls out warehouse automation that fits your profile.

Have warehouse workers ever had it so good?

Berkshire Grey survey finds executives bullish on automation to offset labor shortage

Industry observers call LED retrofits a disruptive but important step toward sustainability

Lucas Systems survey finds that 75% want technology to assist them

Of the 750 million annual truck deliveries, up to 10% — or 75 million — are rejected

Self-evaluation, continual improvement among keys to keeping employees happy and productive

Finding skilled associates for your distribution center is challenging, so why not leave it to the professionals?

At Modex 2022, Zebra revealed two new offerings geared toward boosting flexibility and worker productivity in warehouse environments, cold chain storage and more.

Revised figures show 1.55 million work in truck transportation sector

Capacity constraints, wars and more are putting pressure on logistics operators to innovate like never before.

Contract logistics giant GXO announced Monday it has officially made a bid for Clipper Logistics.

Solution in use in France measures and cuts boxes to fit item properly, eliminating excess packaging

Warehouse workers and supervisors worry about automation’s potential to replace jobs, but they show optimism when it comes to boosting productivity.

Glencore is selling its metals warehousing business to Malaysia-based Infinity Logistics and Transport Ventures.

The latest state of fulfillment report from Bringg finds retailers adapting to faster delivery and fulfillment demands, but many challenges continue to hamper efforts at meeting consumer demands.

Miami-based Elion is adding 10 last-mile logistics assets in a $245 million deal.

Real estate firm CBRE is the latest global leader to invest in logistics real estate with its nearly $5 billion acquisition of 28 million square feet of assets.

Sources within GLP told The Washington Post that the public company will manage about $100 billion in U.S. logistics real estate assets.

Even as container ship backlogs ease, the ripple effects will continue to pressure logistics operators, hampering their ability to move goods through supply chains.

In its latest logistics bid, Blackstone Group is buying 124 logistics properties in the U.S. and Europe.

Warehouse and third-party logistics operator Warehouse Services Inc. has acquired Total Logistics Inc.

The e-commerce fulfillment and SaaS provider is tapping into Florida’s retail supply chain.

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Transportation capacity continues to contract at a record pace with rates climbing to historical levels, according to the September Logistics Managers’ Index.

Honeywell hopes its new robot will cut back on warehouse injuries while making case picking more productive than ever.

Jobs Report: Trucking increases and warehouse employment soars

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Warehouse space is more expensive than ever. In an environment where everyone is scrambling to claim their share of this finite resource, maybe the best strategy is not to use warehouse space at all.

Prologis’ second-quarter results exceeded analysts’ expectations, and guidance moved higher as property rents are increasing at a record pace.

Fetch and Körber’s solution provides safety, efficiency and flexibility.

Geodis and Knapp are looking to debut a highly automated fulfilment system by August 2022.

Kroger Co. continues to bring intelligent automation to its warehouses.

As drone delivery services ramp up, the time is quickly approaching when warehouses will need to adjust their operations to accommodate single-package loading.

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In 2019 shippers crammed warehouses full of inventory coinciding with a stagnant freight market. As warehousing capacity tightens, could this contribute to the already tight transportation space?

Logistics warehouse provider Prologis reports a beat-and-raise quarter. The company is forecasting occupancy to continue to tick higher even as new properties come online.

A comparison of the leading warehouse management software vendors, based on deployment intention and other key features.

Prologis Research sees the need for modern logistics space climbing by at least 3 billion to 4 billion square feet over the next cycle.

Prologis enters the new year with “optimism and confidence” as logistics real estate remains in high demand. Fourth-quarter financial results and 2021 guidance come in ahead of forecasts.

Surging activity around logistics properties dominated the headlines in a fourth-quarter industrial real estate report. The strong trends are expected to advance into 2021 with some moderation seen as more supply comes online.

A recently formed venture between Stockbridge Capital and a Korean pension fund will acquire 23 logistics properties valued at $2 billion.

Cold storage warehouse operator RLS Logistics advances growth initiative with the announcement of plans for a new facility serving New England.

Automation, optimization and location are all key in making warehouses function more sustainably.

A new report from Prologis shows potential for a “critical shortage” of logistics real estate by early 2021.

Logistics real estate investment trust Prologis records a better-than-expected third quarter and modestly raises its 2020 guidance.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, an effort to prevent a phishing scam led to confusion for Prime Inc. drivers last week. Plus, a Texas trucking company has become the latest to shut down, and Workhorse has received another $200 million to build electric trucks.

Third-party food logistics company FreezPak Logistics announces plans to open a new facility near Port Elizabeth to meet “continually growing demand for cold storage space.”

Augmented reality can help managers visualize warehouse operations better and train workers on a virtual 3D interface.

Rosenthal predicts Internet-based distribution to jump as high as 50%.

It appears Lineage Logistics will be able to sustain its 60% annual cubic-foot growth rate. The company announces an equity raise landed it with $1.6 billion in new capital.

Hong Kong-based 3PL’s warehouse business suffers from shrinking inventories, but forwarding business saves the day, leading to $109 million first-half profit.

Massachusetts-based XYZ Robotics says its robots can pick anything and place it anywhere.

Prologis Community Workforce Initiative announces plan to prepare 25,000 workers for a career in the logistics industry by 2025.

A new report commissioned by Prologis reveals the company’s logistics warehouse footprint encompasses $2.2 trillion of goods annually. Logistics real estate demand continues to see green shoots.

DHL located a new life sciences warehouse in Indianapolis because the city has many pharmaceutical companies in the area.

Logistics REIT Prologis sees demand for space accelerate even as e-commerce activity recedes to near-normal levels. 2020 outlook raised on market tightness.

Amazon’s Pflugerville fulfillment center will be located off State Highway 130, a rapidly expanding business corridor in central Texas.

Lineage Logistics continues its hot acquisition streak, entering into an agreement to purchase Henningsen Cold Storage and its 14 facilities.

Warehouse operations have also been affected by COVID-19. Here are some suggestions that may help increase efficiency of operations.

Food supply chain warehouse operator Americold Realty Trust beats first-quarter forecasts, reiterates guidance and shakes off meat shortage concerns.

The need for social distancing will push companies to look at increased automation of their warehouses.

“Each morning at 6:00 a.m., Chris Hoisington at Kraft Heinz receives an emailed report detailing everyone who touched the forklift on the previous day.”

Final-mile acquisitions continue. CRST adds to its service offering by acquiring NAL Group.

Andy Peters provides information about the real estate marketing in the warehouse/distribution center sector.

The new Impinj R700 reader is designed for enterprise-grade RAIN RFID deployment, processing tags faster and with greater accuracy.

Moreno Valley ignored environmental regulations when it greenlighted construction of the World Logistics Center, one of the largest complexes in the country.

Locix helps digitize physical spaces and provides real-time visibility to help businesses optimize logistics operations.

R&D investment delivers top-5 status among FreightTech 25.

Rents keep rising, but leasing robotics has never been cheaper.

To reduce labor turnover, businesses will have to understand the needs of their workforce and look to innovate and optimize activities in and around the warehouse vicinity.

The Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) remained level in September. Trends in the capacity index were in-line with truckload capacity coming out of the market. However, inventory build ahead of peak season appears to be light.

When it comes to technology, it can be difficult to differentiate between a good investment and a waste of money.

Global logistics provider Agility (DFM: AGLTY) reported a 20 percent increase in net profit for the second quarter of 2019. Agility reported a more modest rise in revenues.

OLIMP is a platform that connects shippers and carriers to provide cross docking, on demand warehousing and last mile delivery. 

Unpredictable demand, expectations of a high service level, and labor scarcity are the most significant challenges that face logistics today, and it is crucial for warehouses to face up to it by having the right mix of automation and human resources on its floor.

Flexible automation in warehouses is about maintaining floor robots that are mobile, scalable based on demand volatility, and equipped to collaborate with humans for optimizing operations.

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), the private real estate investment arm of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), has purchased a majority stake of KSH Infra Pvt. Ltd. for INR (Rupees) 3.5 billion or $49 million.

Plus One Robotics helps warehousing robots get scene perception, allowing them to identify and pick parcels from a cluttered pile.

Labor needs will rule the roost for industrial site selection.

A growing number of factories, warehouses, and construction sites are integrating unpowered exoskeleton devices into their operations. Workers and companies using these devices are expected to benefit from increased safety and productivity.

The United States is in the midst of a building boom for industrial space as the logistics market struggles to accommodate surging e-commerce demand.

On-demand warehousing provider STORD has raised just under $3 million in 2018 and is looking to hire 20+ people in the Atlanta region to scale up operations.

On-demand warehousing provider STORD has raised just under $3 million in 2018 and is looking to hire 20+ people in the Atlanta region to scale up operations.