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Robots will take the hardest jobs in the supply chain
Container unloading has always been the stubborn bottleneck in logistics. Heavy, repetitive, and unpredictable, it resisted decades of mechanisation.
In 2026, that resistance is breaking. Robotic container unloading automation is moving from pilot projects to mass deployment, forcing giants like UPS and DHL to spend heavily in pursuit of speed, safety and return on investment. 
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Spin-off from USV ‘arms race’ driven by wars in Ukraine and Iran
The wars in Ukraine and Iran have not only reshaped geopolitics but also accelerated a technological revolution at sea. At the recent Sea Air and Space exhibition in Maryland, Janus Marine and Defense unveiled its third annual Janus Review, a sweeping assessment of the Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) sector.
The findings are stark: a rapidly escalating arms race in autonomous naval systems, supercharged by battlefield realities and US Department of War investment. Jack Dougherty, Janus’s CEO, framed the moment bluntly—drones at sea are no longer experimental novelties but frontline assets, forcing the US Navy to abandon its slow procurement habits in favour of speed and scale.
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Times of hands-on control draw to a close as Agentic AI takes over
In the crowded lexicon of technology buzzwords, few terms have risen as quickly as Agentic AI. Yet unlike the passing fads of blockchain‑for‑everything or metaverse hype, this concept carries genuine weight.
Agentic AI refers to a new generation of artificial intelligence systems built around autonomous “agents” that can set goals, plan, and act independently. It marks a decisive shift from passive, task‑specific AI toward systems with agency—able to perceive, reason, and execute complex workflows with minimal human oversight.
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New risks lurk in China Decree 834 Supply Chain Security
China’s State Council Decree No. 834, formally titled the Regulations on Industrial and Supply Chain Security, represents a watershed in Beijing’s approach to industrial governance.
For the first time, the Chinese state has codified a comprehensive administrative framework dedicated entirely to shielding its industrial ecosystem from external disruption.
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