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FedEx robot improves parcel sorting at Cologne airport facility

Freight Waves

has introduced an AI-powered sorting robot at its air cargo terminal in Cologne, Germany to improve the accuracy of conveyor systems that move and route packages. The machine primarily sorts documents and smaller parcels up to 8.8 FedEx Corp. The robotic arm, manufactured by Hellebrekers B.V.,

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Introducing the Packet Parcel Sorting System: Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Costs for Staci Americas' Clients

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

To further this commitment, were proud to announce that weve partnered with ID Parcel & Mail Solutions to roll out a new semi-automated Packet Parcel Sorting System (PPSS) at our Lawrenceville, GA, distribution center.

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Sorting Robots Boost Fulfilment Capacity

Logistics Business Magazine

The collaboration will see the installation of 430 state-of-the-art T-sorting robots into THG Fulfil’s automated Manchester warehouse facility, a move projected to increase operational capacity by approximately 75%. THG Fulfil, fulfilment and courier management solution, has announced a partnership with intelligent robotics provider, Libiao.

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Cross-Docking: The Logistics Shortcut That’ll Save You Time and Money

ECW

They come in, get sorted, and leaveoften in just a few hours. Seamless Handling and Sorting As soon as shipments arrive, our team sorts and consolidates them based on destination. Environmental Benefits By maximizing truckloads and reducing storage requirements, cross-docking helps lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

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7 Compliance Challenges Companies Face When Growing Globally

Sorting out taxation across different locations. Are you focusing on what’s important when it comes to global compliance for your fast-growing company? Download this eBook to learn more about: How GDPR affects how companies handle employee data. Why employment contracts, payroll, and benefits are not one-size-fits-all.

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DHL eCommerce Solutions Exhibits its Robotic Sorting Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

The two robotic sortation solutions were installed with distinct configurations, one for Sort-to-Gaylord (big corrugated box) and the other for Sort-to-Bag. Each of these configurations is capable of sorting more than 1,000 parcels and packages per hour.

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Some Supply Chain Lessons Are Never Learned

Talking Logistics

The unexpected lack of fasteners marks the sort of test Boeing will face in coming years as. Way back in June 2007, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled Boeing’s Nuts-and-Bolts Problem that highlighted how Boeing was facing a shortage of fasteners at the time to complete its first orders of the 787 Dreamliner.