Amazon will next submit a planning application with local authorities, and will apply for authorization with the Civil Aviation Authority to fly drones in the airspace.

Warehouse management technology over the past 10 years has come a long way in terms of wrangling some order into inventory and order management processes.

LG said it aims to expand its presence in the commercial robot market through Bear Robotics.

Duffy’s new job would heavily overlap with Elon Musk’s empire, requiring him to navigate the priorities of an outspoken billionaire who runs companies that fall under the agency’s jurisdiction.

Sources told CNBC that the discussions largely centered around hammering out language surrounding automation at U.S. ports. 

Diversion of future shipments to West Coast ports would become more difficult and costly if a stoppage was prolonged as ships back-up and remain unloaded, reducing available capacity.

Nvidia also announced partnerships with automotive supplier Continental and autonomous vehicle company Aurora. 

One of the most significant challenges within the modern-day supply chain and logistics landscape is the management of product repairs.

Remember, the key to success lies in a worker-first approach to automation. After all, people remain this industry’s greatest asset.

The company will use Volvo's VNL Autonomous vehicles, each of which will have a human safety driver present in the cab of the truck.