Finnish online retailer Verkkokauppa.com has announced plans to build an automated warehouse in Jätkäsaari, Helsinki. The investment in the new…
Author: John Thornton
John Thornton
John is the editor-in-chief at Akabo Media, leading the editorial strategy for Logistics Manager, Robotics & Automation Magazine, and City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Magazine. With over a decade of B2B publishing experience, he has edited sector-specific titles in engineering, technology, automotive, and marine industries. Since joining Akabo Media in 2019, John has driven engagement and growth across print, digital, and event platforms. He oversees magazine content, mentors editorial teams, and curates industry-leading conference content. John chairs and moderates the Road User Charging Conference series in Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Miami and Singapore, while also playing an active role in Akabo’s exhibitions. A prominent voice in logistics, supply chain, robotics, automation, and transport, John fosters industry connections and ensures Akabo Media’s content remains a vital resource for its professional audience.
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NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter will make its first flight attempt on Mars this week, after the operation was postponed following a…
The most advanced robotic explorer ever sent into deep space, NASA’s Perseverance rover has begun a two-year mission to search…
