As we look back at 2024 and try to peer into the future to predict what 2025 may hold, it is abundantly clear that automation, robotics and digitisation are changing the materials handling sector globally, and the speed with which this is happening is gaining momentum.

This year humanoids joined the range of automated solutions appearing in factories and warehouses, while automated storage and retrieval systems are faster and more advanced than ever.

With significant investment in these fields there are many exciting new advances to come, and we will be keeping you up-to-date with all the most important stories.

We would love to know what you expect to happen in the materials handling sector, from whatever corner of the world you may be reading from. Join the conversation by posting your thoughts here.