U-Freight Group welcomed a group of students from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education to its flagship e+Solutions (ePlus) ecommerce logistics centre in Kwai Chung and gave a walkthrough of how it is embracing automation technology and adapting business models to optimise its daily warehouse operations, with a particular focus on the value of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

The students, who are studying for a Higher Diploma in Aviation and Logistics, witnessed how automation and AMRs underpin the company’s e-commerce logistics services. 

U-Freight CEO, Simon Wong, said the programme offered a glimpse into the world of e-commerce logistics and advanced warehouse technology, as well as comprehensive understanding of the industry’s day-to-day operations.

“It also gave them the opportunity to explore the vast array of potential internship and career opportunities within the ever-evolving field of e-commerce logistics; including the U-Freight Group’s own internship programme,” Wong noted.

UFL’s e+Solutions was established five years ago and offers a comprehensive package: from dedicated storage space for products, to order processing and fulfilment services, including final delivery to customers.

“I think they got a better understanding of how the practical application of the cutting-edge warehouse technologies we employ, including AMRs and other devices, are playing a pivotal role in optimising warehouse efficiency from inventory management to order fulfillment, delivering tangible benefits along the way.”