Cainiao’s climbing robot system, ZeeBot, has secured a number of external contracts, while four to five large-scale internal projects are set to go live this year, underscoring the company’s growing momentum in warehouse automation. "Customer feedback has been positive so far, and our contract value this year has grown much faster than that of peers at a similar stage," said Bi Jianghua, Vice President of Cainiao and General Manager of its Logistics Technology division. Cainiao’s climbing … [Read more...] about Cainiao secures external contracts for ZeeBot climbing robots as multiple large-scale deployments go live this year
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Cainiao unveils ZeeBot Climbing Robot, doubling storage and retrieval productivity in live operations
Cainiao, a global provider of e-commerce logistics and logistics technology, announced the launch of ZeeBot, its first self-developed rack-climbing warehouse robot, at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta. Cainiao also confirmed that its first warehouse project powered by ZeeBot has been delivered and is now operating in Guangdong, China. Field results show the solution increases storage and retrieval productivity by 100%, with ZeeBot able to climb to the height of a five-level rack in as little as 10 … [Read more...] about Cainiao unveils ZeeBot Climbing Robot, doubling storage and retrieval productivity in live operations
Cainiao to build large-scale global robotic warehouse network
Cainiao plans to build a large-scale global network of robotic warehouses in 2026 as it expands local fulfilment and delivery capabilities for cross-border e-commerce platforms and merchants worldwide. The automated facilities are planned for key markets including Hong Kong, China, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany and the United States. The warehouses will primarily use Cainiao’s self-developed next-generation warehouse robots and AI-powered scheduling system. Compared with traditional … [Read more...] about Cainiao to build large-scale global robotic warehouse network
WFS completes acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, the world’s largest air cargo handler, has successfully completed its acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport. The purchase has now received full regulatory approval and will further enhance WFS’s service portfolio in Brussels with the addition of full freighter ramp handling, towing, and airside transportation capabilities. Over 200 Aviapartner Cargo employees will join WFS under the terms of the agreement. The acquisition … [Read more...] about WFS completes acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport
Cainiao opens new U.S.–Mexico cross-border logistics lane; steps up logistics tech push in Japan and South Korea
Cainiao announced a new step forward in its global expansion with the rollout of an Americas G2G (global-to-global) cross-border logistics service and increased investment in logistics technology across Japan and South Korea. Cainiao has introduced an Americas G2G service designed to enable parcel flows between countries across the region. The first lane—U.S. to Mexico—covers the most active e-commerce markets in the U.S. West and reaches 99% of Mexico, targeting one of the region’s … [Read more...] about Cainiao opens new U.S.–Mexico cross-border logistics lane; steps up logistics tech push in Japan and South Korea
HKIA accelerates cargo growth through innovation and expansion
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reaffirms its position as a leading global cargo hub with a combination of infrastructure expansion, digital innovation, and a long-term vision aligned with evolving regional trade dynamics. In the first half of 2025, HKIA recorded a 1.9% year-on-year increase in cargo volume to 2.4 million tonnes, contributing to a 7.8% growth in throughput over the past 12 months, reaching 4.98 million tonnes. This builds on a strong performance in 2024, during which HKIA … [Read more...] about HKIA accelerates cargo growth through innovation and expansion
