
Robots, AGVs, and automated sorting systems are rapidly transforming warehouses. Yet, a great deal of manual labor still exists on the periphery of the process. Non-standard packages, varying batches, full trailers, and limited workspaces do not always fit within a single automated line. According to Christian de Kleuver, branch manager at Erkon Lifting Aids, this presents a significant opportunity. "Where manual labor remains necessary, ergonomic lifting aids can alleviate physical strain and help employees work safely, efficiently, and sustainably. After all, lower back pain costs the Netherlands 4.4 billion euros per year. Moreover, employers and employees are legally obligated to minimize that risk," he states.

Heylen Warehouses and Borghese Logistics are proud to launch the V-Port Logistic Campus 21 project in Vlissingen, a leading logistics development of no less than 188,000 m² on a site of over 27 hectares. The development consists of two complexes divided into flexible units from 8,000 m² warehouse. Following agreement, construction can begin soon [...]

How do you ensure a safe warehouse environment where people, forklifts, AGVs, and robots are collaborating more and more closely? In this episode of *Warehouse and Logistics*, Björn Crul speaks with Sigrid Herbosch of Troax about the changing perspective on warehouse safety. Among other topics, they discuss risk analysis, Active Safety, flexible collision protection, regulations, and the importance of an integrated safety concept that […]
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