Warehousing News Updates

Recent breakthroughs in AI are beginning to reshape the way work is done in the freight industry, and 3PL providers are at the forefront of this transformation.

TFI International-owned TA Dedicated is adding Minneapolis-based warehousing and distribution company Triangle Warehouse to its operations, the carrier said.

Yusen Logistics (Americas) entered into a partnership with Rabot to deploy AI technology to improve packing accuracy, productivity and compliance across its U.S. operations.

Ocado suffered a major setback in November when its biggest customer, Kroger, said it would close three Ocado fulfilment centers.

The market for AI-powered robots and autonomous machines could balloon into a trillion-dollar opportunity by 2035, according to a team of Barclays analysts. 

Ocado in December said it would receive a one-time cash payment of $350 million from Kroger after the U.S. grocer decided to close three automated warehouses and scaled back plans for a wider rollout.

Modernization is slated to start next year at Walmart's Opelousas distribution center near Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 190. The facility is located some 60 miles west of Baton Rouge.

Slip Robotics launched a new loading and unloading platform called SlipLift, expanding its autonomous tech into heavier freight, regional distribution and last‑mile delivery operations.

Less-than-truckload carrier A. Duie Pyle continues to expand its core mid-Atlantic and Northeast geographical footprint, announcing plans for a service center in Suffolk, Va.

Kargo has secured $42 million in new funding as the warehouse automation company scales its loading dock technology with enterprise customers across multiple industries.