Nortampton, 18th June 2025 – Geekplus, a global leader in mobile robotics and intelligent automation, has been awarded the contract by UK-based warehouse automation integrator Logistex, to deploy 165 Shelf-to-Person robots at Yusen Logistics’ 1.2 million square foot distribution centre in Northampton (UK). The project marks a major milestone in warehouse automation for the 3PL industry and it’s designed for B2B and B2C multiuser operations for chilled and ambient activities.
Yusen Logistics automates its Northampton warehouse with Geek+’s Shelf-to-Person solution
The scalable solution will be implemented in two different phases to ensure business continuity throughout the transformation. Geekplus’ P800 V6.0 solution – for pallets and shelves movement - significantly enhances picking efficiency, inventory accuracy, and space utilisation—key advantages for third-party logistics providers facing growing customer demands.
“This project demonstrates the power of flexible automation,” said Simon Houghton, Sales Director UKI at Geekplus . “Our Shelf-to-Person system enables scalable growth without disruption. We’re proud to support Yusen Logistics in their first of this kind automation project in the UK but also in the Europe region”
For Yusen Logistics, the deployment aligns with a broader digitalisation strategy aimed at increasing efficiency and responsiveness across its operations.
“By integrating Geekplus’ robots, we will be able to improve accuracy, agility, and throughput,” said Ben Bird, Business Development and Solutions Design Director at Yusen Logistics. “The system will give us the flexibility to scale alongside our customers’ evolving needs while gaining a great customer experience”.
The implementation will be delivered as part of a wider warehouse automation project led by Logistex, ensuring seamless integration with Yusen’s infrastructure and business processes.
“It’s a pleasure working with Yusen and Geekplus on such a forward-thinking project,” said Justin Saw, Business Development Director at Logistex. “Together, we look forward to delivering a future-ready solution with immediate results.”
The project highlights how Goods-to-Person robotics are reshaping the logistics landscape, offering 3PLs fast ROI, reduced labour reliance, and high safety standard. With this deployment, Yusen Logistics is well-positioned to lead in a rapidly changing market.
About Geekplus
Geekplus is a global leader in mobile robotics technologies. We develop innovative robotics solutions for order fulfilment. More than 1,000 global industry leaders use our solutions to realize flexible, reliable, and highly efficient automation for warehouses and supply chain management.
About Yusen Logistics
Yusen Logistics Co. Ltd. was established in 1955 and currently has over 25,000 employees worldwide at 680 locations in 46 countries and regions, plus 3.4 million sq. metres of warehousing space. The company is a diversified global market leader in logistics.
Services range from supply chain management and consulting, through to contract logistics, hazardous materials logistics and reverse logistics. In addition, Yusen Logistics provides road and rail transport, air and ocean freight forwarding, intermodal and multi-modal transport, plus customs brokerage – nationally and internationally.
About Logistex
Logistex provides automated materials handling and software (WMS) solutions for warehousing operations. We are specialists in storage and retrieval, order forwarding, robotics, picking and sortation systems. As an independent warehouse automation specialist, Logistex integrate products from across the industry without compromise. Our services cover warehouse/materials handling design & implementation, warehouse management software and control systems, equipment refurbishment and maintenance, facilities management and 24/7 hotline support and spares. To learn more about Logistex, please visit Logistex.com and follow Logistex on LinkedIn and Youtube.
