Logistex are delighted to announce that they have secured a significant automation contract with Yusen Logistics (UK) for their new 1.2 million square foot warehouse facility in Northampton.
This Sustainable Distribution Centre (SDC), with a total capacity of 240,000 pallet locations, will serve as an automated shared user facility for both B2B and B2C operations, featuring two distinct chambers for Pharmaceutical and Ambient activities.
Logistex's scope 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.
Justin Saw, Business Development Director at Logistex, notes that; "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."
Benjamin Bird, Business Development and Solutions Director at Yusen Logistics states; “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.”
About Logistex:
Logistex provides automated materials handling and software (WMS) solutions for warehousing operations. We are specialists in storage and retrieval, order forwarding, robotics, picking and sortation systems. As an independent warehouse automation specialist, Logistex integrate products from across the industry without compromise. Our services cover warehouse/materials handling design & implementation, warehouse management software and control systems, equipment refurbishment and maintenance, facilities management and 24/7 hotline support and spares. To learn more about Logistex, please visit Logistex.com and follow Logistex on LinkedIn and Youtube.
Media Contact:
Lauren Jefferies
Marketing Communications Executive, Logistex
About Yusen Logistics
A division of Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd, Yusen Logistics (Europe) BV is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Yusen Logistics (Europe) BV employs 7,500 people and is active in 17 countries across Europe, operation from over 140 facilities with over 1.3 million sq. metres of warehousing space. Activities focus on automotive, aerospace, retail, healthcare, technology and food logistics.
Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd. was established in 1955 and currently has over 25,000 employees worldwide at more than 680 locations in 47 countries and regions, plus 2.96 million sq. metres of warehousing space. The company is a diversified global market leader in logistics.
Services range from supply chain management and consulting, through to contract logistics, hazardous materials logistics and reverse logistics. In addition, Yusen Logistics provides road and rail transport, air and ocean freight forwarding, intermodal and multi-modal transport, plus customs brokerage – nationally and internationally.
Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd is a member of the Japan-based Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha group, also known as NYK – one of the oldest and largest shipping companies in the world (established in 1885). NYK is quoted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has a total of 35,000 employees and generates annual revenues of approximately US$ 20 billion.
Media Contact:
Marilyn Mace
Marketing Manager, Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd
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