The Middle East is entering a new phase of logistics expansion as governments accelerate long-term strategies to position the region as a global trade and distribution hub. The Middle East logistics market is set to double this year compared with 2020, reflecting the scale of investment now flowing into infrastructure, technology, and supply chain modernisation. This momentum is reshaping expectations for warehouse performance, energy efficiency, and service reliability. Swisslog outlines the five trends that will define 2026’s warehousing landscape.
Dubai, UAE, 29 October 2025 – Swisslog, the global leader in designs, manufacture and optimize automated logistics solutions across the supply chain, is set to participate in Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, the region’s premier platform for exploring the future of food production through cutting-edge technologies and integrated supply chain solutions. Taking place from 4–6 November 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Swisslog will be showcasing its automation solutions that will transform supply chains and support sustainable food production.
At the exhibition, visitors can experience live demonstrations of Swisslog’s industry-leading robotic storage and order fulfilment technologies, including AutoStore and a robotic palletizing demo. Together, these solutions cover the full food value chain—from production to e-grocery. Integrated with Swisslog’s software, they enable precise inventory and distribution management, helping food businesses scale operations and maintain quality in increasingly complex supply chains.
Rami Younes, General Manager of Swisslog Middle East, said: “As consumer demand evolves with the rapid rise of e-commerce, private-label goods, and prepared foods, manual processes simply cannot keep up. Businesses across the region are under increasing pressure to improve speed, reliability, and sustainability. With the UAE targeting AED 200 billion from logistics within seven years, efficient warehouse and supply chain operations are critical. Our warehouse automation solutions are designed to help companies scale with confidence, reduce waste, and ensure food safety while optimising productivity. At Gulfood Manufacturing, we will showcase the entire food value chain, demonstrating our capability to deliver full-scale solutions.”
Dubai, UAE, 10 September 2025 –ROCKWOOL, the global leader in stone wool insulation, has selected Swisslog to deliver a fully automated high-bay warehouse (HBW) at its production facility in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany. This strategic investment marks a significant step in ROCKWOOL’s global initiative to modernize its logistics infrastructure and reduce reliance on manual operations.
With over 42 manufacturing facilities across 23 countries and more than 12,500 employees worldwide, ROCKWOOL continues to experience strong growth. The Neuburg site, operating 24/7, required a high-capacity, automated storage solution to support its latest production line. Swisslog’s integrated solution will provide the efficiency, scalability and reliability needed to meet these evolving demands.
Driving global growth with smart automation
Automation specialist Swisslog will deliver a fully integrated logistics solution, featuring a high-bay warehouse with 35,000 pallet storage locations and a total capacity of 53,000 EURO pallets. It will include eight Vectura S40 double-deep stacker cranes and a ProMove conveyor system, that connects to the production lines via an outdoor AGV-system and integrates an existing pick-and-pack area.
Dubai, UAE, August 25, 2025 – Swisslog, a leading provider of best-in class warehouse automation and software, has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of its IntraMove series of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that provide a versatile, horizontal transportation for payloads up to 3,000 kg (6,613 lb). The new AMRs, which leverage AI to enhance performance, are designed to offer flexibility in volatile environments and adjustability based on changing transport needs.
New Report Analyzed by Swisslog Reveals 93% of Warehouses Prioritize Throughput as Key to ROI
Findings underscore the ROI of advanced automation and software integration in meeting today’s warehouse challenges
Dubai, UAE: 24 July 2025 – A new global report from AutoStore, analyzed by Swisslog, reveals that 93% of supply chain leaders rate improving throughput as a top warehouse priority in 2025, with nearly all surveyed (97%) having implemented some form of automation to date. With the Middle East logistics market set todouble this year since 2020, the findings underscore the growing urgency for businesses to optimize automation and software capabilities to unlock higher performance and faster returns on investment.
The State of Warehouse Management and Fulfillment 2025 report surveyed over 300 global executives with supply chain responsibility, benchmarking automation trends, and identifying key operational priorities. Swisslog, a leading AutoStore integrator, examined the findings with a focus on how advanced warehouse execution and automation control software, such as Swisslog’sSynQ platform, can drive meaningful improvements in the metrics that matter most to regional businesses.
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