Logistics giant GXO is going big on humanoid robots
GXO is testing humanoid robots from Agility Robotics, Reflex Robotics, and Apptronik, aiming to revolutionize warehouse tasks with advanced AI.
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CEO shares secret to creating this unique aircraft the Navy is investing over $7 million in to fly parts to broken warships
The unusual Transwing aircraft design has the Navy's interest. The PteroDynamics CEO told BI the trick to creating it came from outside the industry.
He sold Deliverr to Shopify for $2.1 billion. Now his new startup is betting big on an AI assistant named Augie.
Deliverr cofounder Harish Abbott has raised $25 million for his startup building an AI assistant for logistics companies.
Tariffs chaos is leaving companies in a state of 'paralysis,' says logistics CEO
Logistics and freight company Flexport's CEO said that customers feel stuck because of the uncertainty around tariffs.
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Amazon Robotics chief technologist discusses AI, warehouse jobs, and how human 'common sense' will always be needed
In a wide-ranging interview with BI, Tye Brady explains why the company is investing heavily in robots.
Trump closed a China loophole. Shein and Temu were already prepared.
Shein and Temu shifted more of their orders to be fulfilled in the US ahead of de minimis changes.
In leaked internal meeting, Amazon retail chief says sales of cheaper items are surging
Amazon's retail CEO told employees this week why the company is doing a better job selling cheaper products and delivering them faster
There's already a queue of cargo ships backing up at US ports
Ship-tracking data shows a growing number of cargo vessels and tankers sitting at anchor near US East Coast ports as dockworkers strike.
The clock is ticking before the port strike does serious damage to the US economy
A port workers' strike threatens the US economy with shortages and higher prices. How bad it gets will depend on how long it lasts, experts say.
A Costco trucker in Atlanta shares the best part about driving for the wholesale club
Costco distribution depots typically support warehouses within a 150 mile radius, which lets truckers go home at the end of each shift.
The math is looking good for Walmart's automated warehouses
Walmart now has 15 of its 42 distribution centers with some level of automation, and those numbers are growing fast.
Moscow's ties to Beijing are paying off as Russian firms flourish amid lucrative deals with China
Moscow and Beijing have touted a "no limits" partnership as the war in Ukraine drags on, and trade between the two countries has boomed since 2022.
Warehouse logistics systems find efficiency and productivity benefits in lightweight augmented-reality headsets
Logistics companies are using lightweight AR headsets to boost productivity. The tech is safe for warehouse use and has efficiency benefits.
Shopify unveiled a new version of its Fulfillment Network since selling off its logistics business
Shopify unveils the latest version of its fulfillment services, Shopify Fulfillment Network, in partnership with Flexport.
The EV charging land rush is about to kick off. A giant California deal shows why.
Prologis, a multibillion-dollar real estate investment conglomerate, sealed a massive EV charging station deal. It hints at the future of commercial real estate ventures.
Ex-Shopify and Deliverr workers say layoffs, compensation issues at Flexport capped a 15-month rollercoaster: 'Honestly a bit relieved that it's over'
Former Shopify and Deliverr employees have endured 15 months of chaos, ending with layoffs at Flexport.
Supply chains may be moving out of China and into Asia — but they aren't really decoupling from the country
Trade data suggests China's manufacturers are assembling fewer end products there and instead shipping materials to Southeast Asia for final assembly.
Amazon is launching new supply chain services that will expand its logistics and fulfillment business beyond its marketplace
Amazon announced a new suite of supply-chain services that sellers can use across sales channels, not just on Amazon.
Recruiters say Flexport CEO's decision to rescind dozens of job offers days before some were due to start is 'sick' and 'lousy'
Recruiters are laying into Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen's decision to rescind offers. They say it should be a last resort, but that it happens all the time.
Flexport had an executive exodus days before Dave Clark's surprise departure as three ex-Deliverr leaders left
Before former Flexport CEO Dave Clark resigned, several senior leaders announced their own departures.