Hai Robotics and Maersk have unveiled a cutting-edge fulfilment centre in Singapore, utilising high-density robotics to enhance fashion supply chain efficiency. Opened in February 2026, the facility employs Hai Robotics’ A42T robots to retrieve storage totes from vertical racks over 10 metres high, maximising storage capacity and supporting both retail and e-commerce orders.
The centre’s innovative approach addresses the fashion industry’s demand for faster, more varied fulfilment. According to Nathan Zeng, President of Hai Robotics SEA, ANZ, and South Korea, the project achieves both high storage density and throughput, a balance often compromised in traditional systems. The facility’s robotic systems operate in a coordinated manner, with high-density storage robots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) ensuring a seamless flow between storage and workstations.
This dynamic setup allows workstations to adapt to shifting demands, handling bulk retail shipments and individual e-commerce orders without physical reconfiguration. The system’s design is data-driven, with real-time insights guiding inventory placement, order sequencing, and maintenance cycles.
Operating at such heights presents unique challenges, including rack design, floor precision, and safety compliance. The system incorporates automated responses to meet fire safety and evacuation requirements. Integration with Maersk’s warehouse systems was validated in a virtual environment, accelerating implementation and reducing onsite risks.
For Maersk and its fashion partner, this facility represents a new operating model capable of handling complexity at scale. It signals a shift towards denser, faster, and more adaptable fulfilment solutions in the APAC market.
