Robotics lift truck supplier Balyo has signed a partnership agreement with Bolloré Logistics, and will provide automated pallet movement solutions for Bolloré’s warehouses across APAC.
This agreement paved the way for an initial order of the VNA robotic truck for Bolloré’s Singapore automated facility – the Blue Hub.
Additionally, as part of the collaboration Bolloré Logistics will host Balyo’s Singapore team at its Blue Lab innovation centre. Here they will design supply chain solutions for a variety of applications, but with a focus on the field of warehouse automation.
Pascal Rialland, CEO and chairman at Balyo, said: “The signing of this partnership with Bolloré Logistics, a world leader in logistics and transportation, is a tremendous growth driver for Balyo.
“We are delighted to be able to support them in their automation initiative from their lab in Singapore. This leading international hub is a unique place where BALYO will be able to demonstrate the added value of its robots for specific applications. We look forward to starting our partnership with the first installation in the Blue Hub before further deployments in APAC.”
Discussions are currently underway between the two organisations to acquire a robotic reach truck that will be introduced to the Bolloré Logistics’ Green Hub, a logistics facility in Pioneer Turn, Singapore.
Following this trial phase, both parties intend to launch short-term studies to determine which Bolloré Logistics sites in APAC can be equipped with Balyo solutions.
Frederic Marcerou, managing director of Bolloré Logistics Singapore, added: “We are very pleased to reinforce our collaboration with Balyo. This partnership is a great opportunity for both companies and will foster our mutual commitment to operational excellence. Together, we look forward to accelerating the integration of technologies in the supply chain industry and unlock growth synergies in the APAC region.”
