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While Gartner\u2019s prediction sounds bold, it won\u2019t surprise anyone close to the space. Labour pressures, shifting workforce dynamics and more capable AI orchestration mean this was always the direction of travel. The real question now is what it takes to make it work in practice.<br><br>By combining cutting-edge technology with sustainable design, the U-Freight Group&#8217;s fulfilment centres not only deliver value to our clients but also demonstrates our commitment to investing in our portfolio of warehousing and logistics property across the UK.<br><br>For more information about the U-Freight Group&#8217;s warehousing and logistics services, please visit the relevant pages of this website, or speak to your usual contact in our company.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With our huge portfolio of warehousing and logistics property across the globe, we note that global research and advisory company, Gartner predicts that by the end of the decade, 50 percent of new warehouses in developed markets will be robot-centric, human-optional facilities. 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