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>TECHNOLOGY
applying generative AI to supplier documentation. > Kaleris unveiled new capabilities in its yard management system (YMS) to improve efficiency, operational visibility, and safety in yard operations. The latest innovations in the Kaleris YMS include intelligent movement to organize yard moves, minimize conflicts, and reduce bottlenecks as well as appointment scheduling, which assigns a specific time for trucks or carriers to arrive for shipment loading/ unloading.
> Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots, released the LocusHub business intelligence engine to provide AI-powered warehouse intelligence and robotics automation optimization. LocusHub , part of the LocusOne platform, harnesses advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to deliver predictive and prescriptive insights.
> Morgan Truck Body, a manufacturer of light- and medium-duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies, introduced two concept truck bodies, Agora (pictured) and Blackjack, with improved aerodynamics and ergonomics. Utilizing either fuel engines or electric batteries, customers can use the universal design to meet their final-mile delivery needs.
> Rail shippers can gain better control of
transportation costs with a demurrage management solution from Railinc ’s TransmetriQ business unit. The new TransmetriQ module helps identify and manage demurrage situations, provides automatic demurrage estimates, identifies dwell and cycle time trends, and prioritizes cars for loading/ unloading to minimize fees. > apexanalytix, a provider of supply chain risk management solutions, launched apex Neural Engine , an AI-powered solution designed to streamline supplier interactions and relationships. The solution provides companies with a trainable risk-sensing assistant to consume risk signals from around the world and builds private knowledge bases by
>PRODUCTS
> The new Raymond Courier 3030 Automated Stacker offers improved motion control, object detection coverage, increased speeds, and lane staging capabilities to materials handling applications. The Courier is built on the Raymond chassis and mast and uses vision-guided technology. > Emerson ’s Appleton Baymaster LED high-bay luminaires and Areamaster LED floodlights are now equipped with energy- saving dimming as a standard feature, along with new color temperatures that minimize light pollution.
The Autotote 64 from packaging manufacturer Loadhog is designed to work with intralogistics automation. The container features a single-shot, double-skin base that makes it smooth inside and out. It has a cantilever base edge which reduces deflection and helps ensure a smoother transition between linking conveyors, during directional change, and over rollers.
The next-generation HUBTEX Load Manager helps workers transport bulky, long, or heavy loads into and out of storage. Providing support for steering into target positions and finding the ideal lifting height, the system also offers optional preselection settings for fork adjustment and mast reachout, ensuring long goods can be transported with precision.
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