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capture, and AI-driven label scanning in a single cycle. It is the first to integrate all four functions. It processes up to 250 products a day and outputs a complete product record formatted for direct ERP or PIM import. Raymond added a lithium- ion model to its Basics walkie pallet jack line. The RBW45 is rated to carry up to 4,500 lbs and features motorized lift-lower and travel. The unit includes pinwheeling capability, keypad access control, and a spare battery. It ships immediately from stock. > Digital Matter launched the Griffin Air, a GPS asset tracker for air freight that automatically disables radio transmissions in flight for airline compliance. It runs on user-replaceable AA batteries and boasts a rated life of up to seven years. It connects over 4G Cat 1bis with 2G fallback and Bluetooth 5.2. It uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular triangulation for continuous visibility across air, road, warehouse, and storage environments. > Körber released STEPLogic Tracker, an app-based traceability tool for mid- sized food manufacturers preparing for FSMA Section 204 compliance. The system records critical tracking events and key data elements at the lot level. It is built around the FDA’s 24-hour recall response requirement, which has a
> San Francisco International Airport is investing more than $300 million to expand its air cargo terminal, with Lödige Industries selected to supply automated storage, retrieval, and high-throughput handling systems. The 310,000-square-foot, two-story facility centers on three rail-guided Elevating Transfer Vehicles, which are automated cranes that move standard cargo pallets vertically and horizontally simultaneously. Construction is scheduled to be completed in spring 2028, with operations beginning later that year.
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port without requiring drayage between vessel and warehouse. The hub targets freight flows between Central and Eastern Canada and markets in Europe, South America, and Asia-Pacific. It is expected to support up to 100 jobs.
federal compliance deadline of July 20, 2028.
A new integrated cold chain hub opened at Port Saint John in New Brunswick, combining Americold’s temperature- controlled storage, DP World’s maritime logistics, and CPKC’s rail network into one facility. It is the first of its kind globally. With approximately 22,000 pallet positions, it is the only temperature-controlled facility in Eastern Canada connected directly to a
> Veho ’s recent Bay Area launch brought its
Apera AI introduced the VuePod, a self-contained bin- picking cell built on its 4D Vision system that ships fully assembled. It autonomously handles picking strategy, reorientation, and path planning without external programming. The launch configuration targets small- to-medium ferrous metal parts using a magnetic gripper and requires a three- step setup.
ecommerce delivery network to 78 markets and 52% of the U.S. population, marking the first time the platform has covered more than half the country. The company added 28 markets over the past year while holding a 99% on-time delivery rate and a 4.9/5 customer satisfaction score. Its Ground Plus Suite, powered by the Maestro AI routing engine, gives retail
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