Singapore is emerging as a proving ground for logistics automation, and a new fashion fulfilment centre run with Maersk and Hai Robotics suggests how quickly warehouse design is changing to suit omnichannel retail.
Opened in February 2026, the facility in Singapore uses high-density robotics to manage tens of thousands of stock keeping units for both store replenishment and online orders under one roof. The system combines tall storage racks, reaching more than 10 metres, with ...
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autonomous mobile robots that move totes through the site and keep goods flowing without the bottlenecks that often come with dense storage.
Nathan Zeng, president of Hai Robotics for South-east Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, said the project shows that operators do not have to choose between space efficiency and speed. That balance matters in fashion, where retailers are increasingly expected to offer wider assortments, faster delivery and the flexibility to switch between bulk shipments and individual parcels.
According to the companies, the operation can handle more than 1,000 totes an hour. Workstations are designed to be reconfigured as demand changes, allowing the same system to support large retail orders one moment and e-commerce picking the next, without major physical changes to the site.
The warehouse is also built around data. Hai Robotics said simulation work was carried out before deployment, and live operating data is now used to guide inventory placement, order sequencing and maintenance planning. The firms also said the virtual testing helped speed up integration with Maersk’s warehouse systems and reduced on-site risk.
Operating at height brings added engineering and safety demands, including rack stability, floor precision and fire compliance. The companies said the installation was designed with those requirements in mind, including automated responses aligned with evacuation and fire-safety procedures.
For Maersk and its fashion customer, the Singapore centre is more than a technology upgrade. It points to a broader shift in fulfilment design, where dense storage, rapid movement and adaptable workflows are increasingly being combined in a single operation.
Source: Noah Wire Services
