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Stay informed with the latest warehousing news from Transport Topics. This section covers developments in warehouse operations, automation, labor trends, facility expansion and supply chain strategy. From distribution hubs to last-mile fulfillment centers, explore how the warehousing sector is adapting to meet growing demand and evolving logistics challenges across the freight and transportation industry.

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Yusen, Rabot Launch Packing AI Across US Sites

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.

March 4, 2026
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Ocado to Cut 5% of Staff as Warehouse Tech Rollout Falters

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

February 26, 2026
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Autonomous Vehicles Steer Robotics Growth

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.聽

February 17, 2026
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Ocado May Cut Up to 1,000 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Drive

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

February 9, 2026
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Walmart Invests $330M to Update Louisiana Distribution Center

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.

February 6, 2026
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Slip Robotics Debuts SlipLift for Trailer Automation

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

February 4, 2026
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A. Duie Pyle Expansion Continues With Virginia Terminal

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.

January 26, 2026
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Kargo Raises $42 Million to Scale AI Warehouse Tech

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

December 23, 2025
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Stord to Expand Facilities in Kentucky, Adding 500 Jobs

Stord is planning a $40 million upgrade to an existing facility in聽Hebron聽and will add another building to its聽Kentucky聽footprint for fulfillment operations just outside聽Cincinnati.

December 19, 2025
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UPS Purchases 400 Robots to Unload Trucks in Automation Push

UPS will invest $120 million in 400 robots used to unload trucks, according to sources, revealing new details on the logistics giant鈥檚 $9 billion automation plan that aims to boost profit.

December 15, 2025

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