Yusen Logistics awards significant automation contract

SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR Logistex has won the contract at this Sustainable Distribution Centre (SDC), which has a total capacity of 240,000 pallet locations.

Then automated shared user facility serves both B2B and B2C operations, featuring two distinct chambers for pharmaceutical and ambient activities.

The scope for the automated project includes an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) with Aisle Changing and Fixed Aisle cranes, an Automated 4-way Pallet Shuttle solution tailored for Pharmaceutical clients, and a further Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) Goods to Person solution servicing both Pharma and Ambient chambers. Logistex's warehouse system, Reflex, will directly interface with all technologies and automation equipment providers, ensuring complete inventory and picking control.

Yusen Logistics business development and solutions director Benjamin Bird, says: “This project represents a strategic milestone in our commitment to delivering sustainable logistics services before 2030, giving our customers net zero warehousing solutions. It will also empower Yusen Logistics to meet the future needs of our customers through shared user automation, able to deliver B2B & D2C operations. Alongside the Sustainable Distribution Centre's proximity to the new rail terminal, it is ideally positioned to offer further carbon reduction incentives for our customers and create a full operation that has ESG at it’s heart.”

Logistex business development director Justin Saw, adds: “The team at Logistex have collaborated closely with Yusen Logistics (UK) throughout the tender process, establishing a strong partnership. With the freedom to integrate best-in-class technology to optimise the solution, this collaboration showcases Logistex's capabilities as a systems integrator at the highest level.”

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