EXPO NEWS: highlights from Day 1 at Parcel+Post Expo. By Rebecca Slater, CloserStill Media September 23, 2026 5 Mins Read For the first time in 17 years, Parcel+Post Expo has landed in London, giving visitors an opportunity to meet and discover the latest industry developments in a fresh location. The 2026 edition (September 23 & 24) is co-located with eCommerce Expo - bringing with it more opportunities to network with those working across e-commerce retail and fulfillment, and also a chance to benefit from even more content over at eCommerce Expo's Global Growth and Delivery stage. The show got off to a fantastic start today, with visitors flocking to see the new services and technologies on display. Here's just a small selection of what's been wowing visitors on Day 1. Wayzim demonstrates how to boost logistics efficiency. Wayzim is showcasing two game-changing solutions. The Wayzim Singulator System is an AI-driven vision engine that optimizes parcel singulation at the entry point, dramatically increasing upstream sorting accuracy and throughput. The Wayzim Fast Sorter (new version) is a lightweight, all-in-one smart sorter integrating barcode reading, weighing, volume measuring and precision sorting in a single compact unit. Designed for postal and courier hubs, the company's systems slash manual dependence, reduce errors and accelerate parcel flow - all with real-time data feedback for smarter operations. Visit Booth F20 to meet Wayzim's team for live demos and expert advice. Libiao Robotics showcases intelligent sorting robots and flexible sorting solutions. Libiao Robotics has been a global leader in intelligent sorting robots and flexible sorting solutions since 2016. The company introduced the world's first portable, modular, automated unit sorting system, including the original robot tote handling system. Libiao specializes in logistics automation technology, with a focus on original intelligent technology and independent system development. With over 200 exclusive invention patents, the company's product line features a core sorting robot series, supported by automatic control, scanning, weighing and intelligent charging systems. The AirRob system, launched in 2023, enhances Libiao's rich product ecosystem for intelligent logistics. Modern Expo highlights innovative OOH solutions. Visitors to Modern Expo's booth are learning all about the company's latest OOH solutions - from flexible parcel locker configurations and new deployment concepts to solutions designed for retail, capacity management and challenging operating environments. Modern Expo is also showcasing how technology such as ParcelQ can help operators understand network performance, optimize capacity and make smarter decisions as their networks grow. Modern Expo is also hosting expert talks, customer presentations and open discussions with operators and industry leaders from different markets, with topics ranging from building and accelerating OOH adoption to network economics, customer behavior and deployment challenges. Visit Booth J20 to find out more. Alfa 3 displays open and modular OOH solutions. Alfa 3 is exhibiting several OOH solutions. The AlfaBox 2026 platform seamlessly scales across various client needs through three distinct configurations: AlfaBox Prime is designed to provide maximum features; AlfaBox Flex offers a full-featured setup with solar or grid power options that support cameras and payment terminals; AlfaBox Lite delivers a highly efficient solution with ultra-low power consumption. AlfaBox Drop complements this platform as an autonomous smart drop-off solution for offices, residential buildings and public spaces, enabling unattended deliveries with real-time recipient notifications. Visit Booth E42 to find out how these systems support the expansion of 24/7 OOH networks while helping to simplify operations and improve workflows. RouteSmart introduces intelligent planning loop. RouteSmart has introduced the intelligent planning loop. This begins with the RouteSmart Plan and Optimize phase, where advanced algorithms generate the day's most efficient routes. In the execution phase, RouteSmart Move puts these plans into action with constraint-aware navigation and offline capabilities for drivers. RouteSmart Insight provides real-time visibility, allowing managers to track fleet progress and triage exceptions as they happen. RouteSmart Intelligence processes this field data to discover patterns, validate planning assumptions and identify opportunities for refinement. These insights are fed back into the optimization engine, ensuring that every route driven is the most intelligent, safe and efficient. Visit Booth L31 to find out more about intelligent route planning. Omnic features the new generation of Omni Post and a live robotics demo. The new generation of Omni Post, Omnic's autonomous parcel locker platform, is built on a single platform. The models differ by deployment scenario rather than by technology, so operators choose the configuration that suits the site without changing how the network is run. Every device is managed through Log OS, Omnic's fleet management software, which is being shown as a live demo. Next to the lockers, a robotics demo zone shows where parcel handling is heading, with an automated AGV sorting line working live on the booth. Find out more about Parcel+Post Expo here. The event runs until tomorrow, Thursday, September 24, at Excel London. There's still time to join us - register here September 23, 2026 12 Mins Read September 23, 2026 3 Mins Read September 16, 2026 7 Mins Read

Efficiency in motion: Mill Valley Refuse reduces garbage collection routes up to 22 percent with RouteSmart. Mill Valley Refuse optimizes routes with RouteSmart. Published September 01, 2026 | Updated August 31, 2026 Data-driven, community-focused efficiency. Through its partnership with RouteSmart, Mill Valley Refuse Service has reduced scheduled recycling days by 22 percent and garbage days by 12 percent, improved department capacity utilization and increased labor productivity by 7 percent, all while reinforcing its long-standing commitment to customer satisfaction and environmental stewardship. Growing complexities in a legacy framework. With more than 119 years of service in Southern Marin County, Mill Valley Refuse faced a daunting challenge: route plan inefficiencies caused by aging systems and increasingly complex service demands. The company's previous solution was limited in scope. Routes remained static for years, leading to inconsistent workloads, underutilized trucks and difficulty absorbing operational changes such as retirements and driver callouts. Its back-office route management system lacked modern integration, making scenario planning and route forecasting cumbersome and reactive. Key benefits. * 22 percent reduction in recycling collection days (from 45 to 35) * 12 percent reduction in garbage collection days (from 65 to 57) * 21 percent reduction in overtime * 7 percent increase in labor productivity Enter your email for an upgraded inbox!