XPO Logistics Plans 5K Robot Deployment Ahead of Holiday Ramp-Up

The world’s second-largest contract logistics provider said e-commerce and omnichannel retail are driving increased demand. — CREDIT: Shutterstock

Business is booming at XPO Logistics, the second-biggest contract logistics firm globally, and the company is investing in automation to get to the next level. Following a first half that generated $2.1 billion in new business and a second-quarter 16-percent revenue spike that touched $4.36 billion, the Greenwich, Conn.-based company said it will install 5,000…

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