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Day: 21 January 2025

Innovative New AI Tools for Fleets

Posted on by David Priestman

Samsara, pioneer of the Connected Operations® Cloud, today introduced Samsara Intelligence, an expanded suite of AI offerings designed to help customers make smarter decisions and run safer, more efficient operations. Trained on the world’s largest Connected Operations data set, Samsara Intelligence combines cutting-edge AI technologies with real-world use cases to address the complex challenges faced by operations teams worldwide.

“Samsara Intelligence combines AI with an unprecedented scale of data and brings it to the people who do the hard jobs that power the world,” said Kiren Sekar, Chief Product Officer at Samsara. “Whether it’s identifying risk to keep drivers safer on the road, replacing tedious data entry with a photo, or helping mechanics reduce asset downtime, Samsara Intelligence helps our customers operate smarter.”

Samsara Intelligence leverages the world’s largest Connected Operations data set, processing more than 70 billion miles driven, 265 million digitised workflows, and 10 trillion data points each year. The diversity and breadth of this data is used to accurately train AI models that surface insights, automate tasks, and help make better decisions. Built for flexibility, Samsara Intelligence allows customers to fine-tune AI model sensitivity and customise workflows to suit their unique needs.

With Samsara Intelligence, customers gain expanded access to a range of AI solutions tailored to streamline operations and drive smarter decision-making. Today, this includes Samsara Assistant, a generative AI tool that provides instant answers to complex operational questions, and Intelligent Experiences, which offer embedded AI-driven recommendations and actions throughout Samsara’s platform to enhance operations processes.

Samsara Assistant

Samsara Assistant is an interactive generative AI tool that empowers operations teams with critical, timely information at their fingertips. Assistant can deliver immediate answers to a wide range of questions that customers encounter daily.

Examples of how customers use Samsara Assistant today include:
• Identifying vehicles with severe fault codes and receiving step by step instructions to resolve them.
• Spotting time-sensitive disruptions in daily operations, like unexpected stops, which might signal a driver is at risk or in need of assistance.
• Determining which drivers have the highest safety scores and should be recognised for their high performance.

According to Samsara’s recent State of Connected Operations Report, almost half (45%) of UK leaders surveyed are already using AI, and 89% said they plan to increase investments over the next year. Brandon Hire, the UK’s tool and equipment hire specialist, has exemplified this trend as an early adopter of Samsara Assistant.

According to Antony Draper, Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Director at Brandon Hire, “Assistant allows us to proactively manage our fleet, ensuring issues—whether vehicle fault codes, or driver performance—are identified early so we can minimise impact on the business. It gives us information at our fingertips to make informed decisions, ensuring we’re maximising uptime and providing the best service to our customers.”

Intelligent Experiences

Intelligent Experiences embeds AI insights, recommendations, and actions throughout the Samsara platform. This multi-modal intelligence leverages all data across video, text, sensor, and diagnostics to make AI accessible for the frontline. Specific visual, coaching, and training offerings for Intelligent Experiences include:
• Visual Intelligence: Empower workers with actionable insights from a photo. For example, identify safety hazards from a photo of a jobsite, measure storage capacity from a photo of a trailer, or provide proof of delivery records from a photo of a bill of lading.
• Positive Recognition: Recognise safe drivers with automated messages and kudos, helping to improve engagement and foster a culture of responsibility on the road.
• AI Course Builder: Improve safety and compliance while reducing administrative time by uploading policy and procedure documents to instantly create custom training modules.

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Industrial Doors Installed at British Army Vehicle Depot

Posted on by David Priestman

Hörmann are working with Skanska UK on a £259 million Ministry of Defence contract to deliver the Vehicle Storage Support Programme (VSSP) at Ashchurch in Tewkesbury, which will provide modern, sustainable and effective storage and maintenance for the British Army’s land equipment fleet.

The overall project consists of the construction, mechanical and electrical engineering for a complex programme that will see the demolition of 58 buildings, the construction of 12 new buildings and refurbishment of one existing facility, plus renewal of the site’s wide infrastructure. On completion it will provide a centralised facility which will ensure the operational readiness of the Army’s vehicles by minimising the need for maintenance.

The updated facilities will provide Controlled Humidity Environment (CHE) storage, aimed at reducing maintenance costs and any unnecessary deterioration caused by extreme drops or rises in temperature, ensuring that the vehicles are operationally ready at all times. As part of this key requirement Hörmann UK are supplying a total of 226 of their SPU F42 fully automated Industrial Sectional Doors which are split between the 12 new warehouse units and represents one of the largest ‘door only’ projects that the company has undertaken.

Hörmann SPU F42 double-skinned industrial sectional doors are well known within the marketplace, recognised for their good thermal efficiency and air tightness properties – key factors in this major project. The doors specified can achieve an impressive U-value of 1.2 W/m2k for doors including vision panels and a value of 0.9 W/m2k for solid doors. All of the doors supplied provide Class 3 air permeability. This has been achieved with enhanced sealing of the door, with an improved bottom seal, corner seals which improve the tightness between the door frame and lintel, together with infill seals between the ribbing in each section.

All doors are finished in RAL 7016 Anthracite grey externally and Hormann’s standard RAL 9002 Grey white internally and provide a minimum clear opening of 5000mm x 5000mm.

Phil Thorpe, Industrial Projects Manager for Hörmann UK comments, “We are delighted to be working with Skanska on such an important and prestigious project. The selection of our industrial sectional doors was due to their ability to meet the very specific performance criteria to achieve the CHE storage requirements. This was coupled with our ability to work collaboratively with Skanska on what is a complicated industrial scheme with multiple interfaces and trades involved, requiring a high degree of coordination and communication.

In addition, our after sales service and the availability of the comprehensive service and maintenance capabilities that are being provided through our sister company FBS Hörmann played a key role in securing the contract.” Installation of the first doors began in October 2023, with the project expected to be completed by June 2026.

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Major Industry Meet-Up in March

Posted on by David Priestman

LogiMAT 2025 is once again filling over 120,000 square metres in all ten exhibit halls of the Messe Stuttgart convention centre in March for the industry meet-up. Global players, SMEs, and startups are coming together March 11–13 to showcase a comprehensive collection of the latest intralogistics products and innovations, including many never before seen anywhere else in the world, and to offer solutions to the challenges of today.

LogiMAT, the International Trade Show for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management, invites logistics professionals, system developers, and equipment manufacturers to kick of the 2025 trade show season with this year’s theme of “Passion for Solutions.” The global intralogistics community from over 80 countries will gather once again, March 11–13, in the ten fully booked exhibit halls of the Messe Stuttgart convention center, including the entire East Entrance. Over 1,500 exhibitors from around the world, including 200 attending LogiMAT for the first time, will present industry professionals with their latest products, solutions, and innovations for efficient intralogistics across over 120,000 square meters of exhibit space. “LogiMAT has a special role to play this year amid global disruptions and the profound transformation currently unfolding in industry and manufacturing,” reflects LogiMAT Exhibition Director Michael Ruchty from Munich-based event organizer EUROEXPO Messe- und Kongress-GmbH. “The key themes of artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, and skilled labor shortages are creating various challenges as the dominant global trends. At LogiMAT, exhibitors representing all industry sectors will present solutions and their latest developments to confront these challenges effectively.”

System performance and sustainability

Shelving system and equipment manufacturers, systems integrators, and material handling technology providers will be on hand in Hall 1 (including the gallery level) plus Halls 3, 5, and 7 to present new compact storage systems for pallets and containers, new pouch sorters, system shuttles with new features, and much more. What’s traditionally the largest exhibitor group is focusing on AI-supported automation and linking system performance more closely with sustainability. Flexible, high-efficiency system solutions are designed to enhance system life and support sustainable investments through reusable components. The integration of robotics technology in the product portfolio of several exhibitors also ensures a smooth collaboration between humans and machines.

AGVs, AMRs, and carrybots for unrestricted transport options

In the intralogistics industry, industrial robots are considered a key factor in optimizing processes and helping to counteract the shortage of skilled labor. The latest developments in the field of picking robots can be viewed in the gallery in Hall 1. In addition to shuttle vehicles for shelf storage systems, several machinery and equipment manufacturers will also be presenting new and improved service robots for untethered intralogistical transports. These automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and carrybots will be largely concentrated in Hall 8 at LogiMAT 2025. The specialized manufacturers there are leaning in on innovations in transport and picking robots designed to alleviate the labor shortage. In addition, the Mobile Robotics User Forum returns in 2025 to the gallery level in Hall 6, where members of Forum AGV will offer unbiased expert advice to AGV users and anyone interested in mobile robotics.

Forklift manufacturers present innovations and world premieres

The next generation of AGVs, traditional industrial trucks, and assistance systems also sets the tone for forklift manufacturers, exhibiting in Halls 9 and 10. All major international industry players will once again be represented at LogiMAT 2025 with their latest product portfolio. Manufacturers have already announced the introduction of new 3- and 4-wheel forklifts, new counterbalance forklift trucks for the up-to-two-ton segment, a new series of electric side forklifts, and the market launch of the world’s first automated cobot for pallet transport. Exhibitors also plan to unveil innovations in alternative powertrains and share insights into the near and distant future of intralogistics using robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles. In Halls 7 and 9, visitors can also find the latest innovations from suppliers of cranes, gates, loading technology, and fire protection systems and solutions.

Sustainable, efficient processes

Hall 6 features the latest packaging technology and container and storage solutions, with a special emphasis on sustainability in the wake of recent changes to EU packaging regulations. This is reflected in the range of products for right-sized packaging, strapping machines with paper straps, smart reusable packaging, and reusable labels. New high-performance packaging lines, advanced mobile transport systems, innovative scanner hardware, RTLS and RFID solutions, e-paper, radio-controlled digital labels, and sensor-supported high-speed gates are also designed to streamline warehouse processes.

AI-based features and algorithms

The foundation for the integrated exchange of information in intralogistics and supply chains is smart IT infrastructure coupled with AIDC technology. Software companies are coming to LogiMAT 2025 to present the latest solutions for cutting-edge warehouse, transport, and supply chain management with fully integrated data exchange. This year’s focus in Hall 4 is on the coordination of efficient processes, comprehensive cloud solutions that reduce capital expenditure, the modularization of systems, and AI-based functions and algorithms for smart data filtering and analysis. The innovations on display enable packaging and packaging scheme optimization, comprehensive simulations with virtual go-lives, digital twins for analyzing and optimizing production and logistics processes, and the AI-supported optimization of processes for exchanging trailers, containers, and swap bodies.

Identification and data capture in the flow

Exhibitors from the AIDC industry complete the picture with their presentations in Hall 2. AIM-D returns to present the Tracking & Tracing Theatre live event. Visiting professionals can also take in the latest applicators, semi- and fully automated labeling and label printing systems for identification directly in the material flow, and the newest breakthroughs in security labels, e-paper, RFID, and reusable labels. Data capture systems on display will include the latest handheld scanners, scanning gates, measuring and weighing systems, and near-field and RTLS solutions.

Sneak peek at emerging trends

“LogiMAT welcomes exhibitors and industry professionals to this pivotal event for the global industry right at the start of the trade show season, offering a reimagined accompanying program, a sneak peek at emerging trends, and the knowledge needed to plan new projects with confidence,” says Exhibition Director Ruchty. “LogiMAT offers a broad base of useful information and the opportunity to experience tomorrow’s products and solutions. That’s why, amid the ongoing challenges of automation and digital transformation together with geopolitical upheaval, we anticipate further growth in visitor numbers and look forward to three exciting days of LogiMAT in Stuttgart.”

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AXL co-locates with Transport & Logistics Event in Antwerp

Posted on by David Priestman

Two of the most important events in the logistics and breakbulk industries will co-locate in Antwerp in  October 2025 to unite professionals across the entire supply chain. The Transport & Logistics conference and exhibition has long been established as a meeting place for the Benelux industry. It brings together 11,000 experts to network and discover how to foster seamless pan-
European hinterland connections, including all cargo types as well as storage and value-added logistics.

AntwerpXL is a specialized event bringing together 3,800 project cargo, RoRo, Heavy Lift professionals to forge partnerships, streamline and solve challenges within the breakbulk supply chain.
The two complementary events will now run side by side in the Antwerp Expo on 14-16 October 2025. Both events will be supported by the Host Sponsor, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Logistic & Industrial Build will also run alongside AXL and Transport & logistics in the Antwerp Expo. This event focuses on the logistics real estate market and gives visitors even more reasons to attend.

“This move is incredibly exciting for AXL,” Margaret Dunn, the event’s Portfolio Director explains. “The event will remain a focused breakbulk conference and exhibition, bringing together all the key players in one hall in the heart of the breakbulk industry in Antwerp. However, it will also provide an additional opportunity for the industry to meet and network with the wider transport and logistics communities, creating new potential growth and partnership opportunities across the supply chain.”

Both events will benefit from additional footfall from ports and terminals, freight forwarders, logistics managers, shippers and transportation managers.

“This combination will create a must attend event for the transport and logistics, breakbulk, container and maritime industries,” Nadine Francus, Group Event Director for Transport & Logistics. “Co-locating AntwerpXL with Transport & Logistics creates new opportunities for participants to explore collaborations beyond their own industry,” Annick Dekeyser, Marketing Advisor for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges adds. “Companies will benefit due to the synergies between the two events. The main asset of AntwerpXL for the breakbulk community is networking and this is also a real driver for Transport & Logistics.”

Both events will now run in the Antwerp Expo on 14-16 October 2025.

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Significant Orders for Truck-Mounted Forklifts

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has secured significant Moffett truck-mounted forklift and HIAB loader crane orders in the USA. Two large home improvement segment customers placed Moffett orders with a combined value of EUR 19.5 million. In a separate order, a roofing and building material distributor ordered Moffetts and HIABs for a total value of EUR 5.9 million. The orders were booked in Q4, 2024 with deliveries scheduled to commence in 2025.

Hiab has maintained long-standing partnerships with all three customers, having been an integral part of their US-wide operations as an equipment and service provider for years.

The truck-mounted forklifts units on order are part of the MOFFETT M8 NX Range. With a lifting capacity of up to 3,500 kg, the M8 NX can transfer heavy loads quickly and safely even across challenging terrain, while compact enough to be carried on almost any truck or trailer. The M8 NX is available with a wide range of options and attachments, including 4-way steering for negotiating tight access areas with long loads.

“We are happy to once again deliver on the needs of three of our long-standing partners in the home improvement segment in the US. Moffett has been a preferred product for its versatility and applications in all kinds of different scenarios related to home improvement projects, among others. Our technology integrations, enhanced safety features and improved ergonomic design continue to provide best-in-class options for our customers,” said Bryan Rupert, Business Line Director, Moffett Truck Mounted Forklifts, Hiab USA.

The ordered HIAB loader cranes comprise four models from the heavy range portfolio (30–100Tm) with the majority of the units being HIAB K-HiPro 425. The cranes have the HiPro advanced remote controlled system for optimal precision, performance, safety and full remote control over the toughest jobs in construction and other industries.

“Hiab’s long-standing partnership with all three customers highlights our deep understanding of their needs in the US market. The established relationship provides a strong foundation for future collaboration and growth,” said Pauliina Kunvik, Senior Vice President Sales and Services, North America, Hiab.

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