Tech Roundup: Warehouse automation goes international

Once complete, the Rumst facility will house over 31,000 pallet positions across 150,000 square feet, serviced by 20 autonomous shuttles working across four levels. Capable of 6,000 pallet movements daily, the system will meet the demands of fast-moving consumer goods clients without interrupting the site’s 24/7 operations. 

Importantly, ODTH and Movu achieved this while reusing the warehouse’s existing racking infrastructure, avoiding 680 tonnes of CO₂ emissions and demonstrating a model for sustainable brownfield automation.

For Movu, the project represents more than just technical progress. “It’s the first time our Movu OPS software orchestrates the Movu Atlas pallet shuttle system, fully developed in-house. The result is a seamlessly integrated solution, fast, flexible, and intelligent, proving that accessible, modular automation is the future of warehousing,” said Christophe Coulongeat, CEO of Movu Robotics, in a news release.

ODTH echoed that sentiment, emphasizing continuity and sustainability. “The reuse of our existing infrastructure helped us cut installation costs and carbon impact — while delivering real value from day one,” said project manager Wim Van Leuven. 

With additional phases already planned through early 2026, the project reinforces ODTH’s position as a leader in human-focused, sustainable logistics while validating Movu’s strategy of modular, accessible automation.

GoBolt joins Shopify fulfillment network

In North America, Toronto-based logistics technology company GoBolt has announced its integration into the Shopify Fulfillment Network, giving Shopify merchants access to faster, more flexible delivery options. The partnership allows brands to leverage GoBolt’s expanding logistics infrastructure to streamline fulfillment while cutting costs.

For direct-to-consumer businesses competing in a crowded marketplace, the collaboration provides new tools for balancing speed with efficiency. Shopify sellers can now rely on GoBolt to handle fulfillment at scale, enabling them to focus on growth while improving customer satisfaction.

The move also highlights Shopify’s ongoing investment in logistics technology, ensuring its merchants remain competitive as consumer expectations for delivery speed and reliability continue to rise.

Ensilitech secures $6 million to cut biopharma cold chain costs

Across the Atlantic, UK-based biotech startup Ensilitech has raised over $6 million in funding to scale its platform designed to reduce cold chain costs in biopharma transport. The company’s technology addresses one of the industry’s biggest pain points: the expense of maintaining strict temperature control during the shipment of sensitive biological products, including advanced therapies.

Cold chain logistics account for a significant portion of costs in the life sciences supply chain, where regulatory compliance and product integrity are non-negotiable. Ensilitech’s solution aims to lower those expenses without sacrificing quality, creating new opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to improve efficiency and resilience.

As investment in cell and gene therapies accelerates, the need for reliable and cost-effective cold chain solutions will only grow. Ensilitech’s funding round positions it as a promising player in the biopharma supply chain, with potential to deliver both economic and operational impact across the sector.