We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
  • ::COVID-19 COVERAGE::
  • INDUSTRY PRESS ROOM
  • SUBMISSIONS
  • MEDIA FILE
  • Create Account
  • Sign In
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Free Newsletters
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
  • STRATEGY
  • GLOBAL
  • LOGISTICS
  • MANUFACTURING
  • PROCUREMENT
  • VIDEO
    • News & Exclusives
    • Viewer Contributed
    • Upload your video
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • White Papers
    • Webcasts
    • Events
    • Blogs
      • Reflections
      • SCQ Forum
    • Mobile Apps
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
  • STRATEGY
  • GLOBAL
  • LOGISTICS
  • MANUFACTURING
  • PROCUREMENT
  • VIDEO
    • News & Exclusives
    • Viewer Contributed
    • Upload your video
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • White Papers
    • Webcasts
    • Events
    • Blogs
      • Reflections
      • SCQ Forum
    • Mobile Apps
Home » Warehousing and logistics robot shipments climb fast
Forward Thinking

Warehousing and logistics robot shipments climb fast

March 7, 2017
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
No Comments

As logistics professionals look for ways to keep up with today's fast-paced, customer-driven economy, they are increasingly looking to warehouse robotics, according to a study released today.

Warehousing and logistics robot shipments are on track to reach 620,000 units annually by 2021, Boulder, Colo.-based market intelligence firm Tractica LLC said.

That target would represent a steep jump from 2016 shipments of 40,000 units, and would push global revenue for the sector from $1.9 billion in 2016 to $22.4 billion by the end of 2021, according to the report, "Warehousing and Logistics Robots."

The new deployments will be led by large gains in two segments—mobile robot platforms and industrial robotic manipulators—followed by steady growth in shuttle automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and gantry robots.

The warehouse sector is jumping into robotic applications with both feet as robotic applications in the manufacturing sector continue to make the case that the technology can deliver faster, safer, and more productive operations, the report found.

"The warehousing and logistics robot market is experiencing strong growth, with many prominent companies showing greater confidence in new robotics technologies that could yield a return on investment (ROI) in less time than it took a few years ago," Research Analyst Manoj Sahi said in a report. "The next 5 years will be a period of significant innovation in the space, bringing significant opportunities for established industry players and startups alike."

  • Related Articles

    Seegrid adds RaaS subscription option for logistics robot users

    Warehouse automation, delivery robot markets poised for growth

    Robot sales soared in first quarter to second-best mark yet

Recent Articles by Supply Chain Quarterly Staff

Cargo volume down in Oakland

Safety experts to headline National Forklift Safety Day 2022 program on June 14

FedEx and Aurora expand autonomous trucking pilot

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Most Popular Articles

  • Logistics pros warn of business impact from Russia-Ukraine war

  • Container prices continue to drop

  • How to resolve your inventory dilemma

  • Warehouse vacancy rates sink to 27-year low

  • Empty shipping containers stack up at U.S. port depots

Featured Video

Cccb7d13 710a 4473 8132 da8b6cc286f1

The Sportsman's Guide Case study: Increasing Accuracy & Productivity

Viewer Contributed
Thanks to the Lucas Warehouse Optimization Suite, The Sportsman's Guide has increased productivity, reduced training time, and experienced a boost in accuracy for both full-time staff and seasonal employees. Want to learn how Lucas can help your DC be more efficient, accurate, and safe while reducing labor costs?...

FEATURED WHITE PAPERS

  • Omnitracs One – Last Mile Solutions

  • The enterprise shipper's guide to building a smarter truckload RFP

  • Fixed vs. Flexible Automation: Which Option is Better for 3PLs?

  • Enhancing Relationships in Logistics through Data & Collaboration

View More

Subscribe to Supply Chain Quarterly

Get Your Subscription
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • E-NEWSLETTERS
  • ADVERTISING
  • CUSTOMER CARE
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT
  • STAFF
  • PRIVACY POLICY

Copyright ©2022. All Rights ReservedDesign, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing