Warehouse-robotics provider Exotec and E80 Group announced a strategic partnership to combine Exotec's Skypod AS/RS with E80's pallet-handling systems into one automation ecosystem. The joint offering will initially target CPG and grocery customers.

Modula and Ferag announced a strategic partnership, according to a Pack aktuell news roundup. The headline gives no date, so the article date is used.

Gefco agreed with Airbus to help it move to a cleaner, more environmentally friendly supply chain by gradually replacing single-use packaging with reusable foldable containers.

Saudi Pallet Manufacturing Company signed a 90 million US dollar memorandum of understanding with SABIC to manufacture Paxxal plastic pallets for export and develop local supply chain initiatives. The agreement was signed on 28 January 2019 in Riyadh during the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program launch.