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The logistics landscape is evolving due to the increasing prevalence of small, lightweight, and irregularly shaped parcels driven by e-commerce. This shift presents significant operational challenges for logistics operators, as traditional sorting systems were designed for more predictable formats....
Day 1 of the Parcel+Post Expo 2026 showcased a vibrant atmosphere as attendees explored the latest advancements in the postal, parcel, and eCommerce sectors. The event featured engaging sessions at the Leadership Conference, with notable speakers such as Charles Brewer from POS Malaysia and Martti K...
The Parcel+Post Expo 2026 will take place on September 23 and 24 at Excel London, marking its return to the city after 17 years. This global event will gather professionals from the parcel and postal industries, as well as eCommerce sectors focused on fulfillment and retail. Attendees can expect an...
X Square Robot, a Shenzhen-based embodied AI startup, recently conducted a live logistics challenge, successfully sorting 1,816 parcels in one hour. This performance surpassed their initial goal of 1,248 parcels, achieving a remarkable success rate of over 98%. The demonstration highlighted the comp...
Steele Solutions has successfully completed a project involving approximately 165,000 square feet of elevated platform structure and over 21,000 square feet of grid structure for a large-scale e-commerce parcel sortation facility in Florida. The facility required multiple elevated platforms to suppo...
Shibaura Machine has introduced the THE range of SCARA robots, featuring models with arm lengths of 400mm, 600mm, 800mm, and 1000mm. The latest model, THE1000, offers a payload capacity of 20kg and a cycle time of just 0.44 seconds, making it suitable for various industrial applications including as...
X Square Robot, a Chinese startup, has announced the rollout of robot arms designed to sort parcels in logistics warehouses. This technology aims to match human sorting speeds, addressing the growing demand for efficient parcel handling as the industry processes approximately 200 billion parcels ann...
Humanoid robots are currently being tested in practical environments during the second World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) in China. These competitions assess robots on tasks such as tidying living spaces, folding clothes, and delivering parcels, with a scoring system that emphasizes real-world applic...
Shenzhen's X Square Robot achieved a remarkable feat by sorting 1,816 parcels in a single hour using basic grippers. This performance surpassed its self-imposed target of 1,248 parcels, which aligns with Figure AI's sustained hourly average. This accomplishment is significant as it highlights the c...
InPost, a leading provider of out-of-home parcel lockers, has achieved a significant milestone by installing 15,000 lockers across the UK. This expansion reflects a growing consumer demand for convenient delivery options, allowing millions of people to access 24/7 parcel collection and returns. The...
China has introduced humanoid robots into its extensive postal network, aiming to enhance efficiency and streamline operations in one of the busiest logistics systems globally. This initiative, which began recently, is part of a broader effort to integrate advanced technology into everyday services,...
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