Introduction
In 2026, logistics automation has become for Ukrainian businesses not just a direction of modernization, but a practical response to labor shortages. In conditions where mobilization processes and migration have reduced the number of available workers by 25%, warehouse logistics has proven to be the most vulnerable link, as it has traditionally relied heavily on hard physical labor.
Steiner Ukraine, as a leading engineering integrator and the official representative of the Samzon and Tosa Group brands, offers a strategy for transitioning from human labor to robotic systems that ensure business continuity. For companies seeking to maintain stable warehouse and production operations, logistics automation is becoming one of the key tools for improving efficiency.
Logistics Automation as a Response to Labor Shortages
Today, more than 44% of Ukrainian enterprises are experiencing an acute shortage of loaders, packaging line operators, and warehouse workers. Routine operations such as replacing damaged pallets, manually wrapping loads with stretch film, or moving heavy pallets are becoming a bottleneck that threatens to halt the entire production process.
In such conditions, logistics automation makes it possible not just to “fill a vacancy,” but to move processes to the level of Industry 4.0, where errors caused by the human factor are reduced to 0.1%. A company gains not a temporary solution to the labor shortage problem, but a stable operating model that does not depend on the constant search for personnel.
Logistics Automation with Samzon for Pallet Handling
The Danish company Samzon ApS is a benchmark in the segment of systems for handling heavy loads. For Ukrainian food and pharmaceutical enterprises, we offer the following solutions:
- Automatic pallet inverters. They make it possible to replace a wooden pallet with a hygienic plastic one in a matter of seconds, without any staff contact with the product.
- Integrated solutions. Samzon machines are easily integrated into existing lines, ensuring automatic rack replenishment and load alignment for cargo weighing up to several tons.
- Key advantage. One operator, managing a Samzon system, can replace a team of 4–5 loaders, while the risk of workplace injuries is reduced by 90%.
For companies where speed, safety, and control of material flow are critical, logistics automation using Samzon solutions makes it possible to reduce dependence on manual labor and improve the stability of warehouse processes.
Logistics Automation with Tosa Group for End-of-Line Packaging
Italian company Tosa Group is a global leader in load stabilization. In cooperation with Steiner Ukraine, clients gain access to technologies that directly affect logistics costs:
- High-speed stretch wrappers. They ensure perfect load stabilization for challenging transportation on Ukrainian roads.
- Film cost efficiency (Pre-stretch). Thanks to the intelligent film stretching system, Tosa equipment makes it possible to save up to 35–40% on consumable materials compared to semi-automatic alternatives.
- Versatility. The group’s brands (Tosa, Mimi, CMR) cover all needs — from carton strapping to shrink wrapping of large-sized products.
It is precisely at the end-of-line stage that logistics automation delivers quick and tangible results for an enterprise: lower consumables costs, more consistent packaging quality, and better load readiness for transportation.
Why Companies Choose Steiner Ukraine
Since 2006, our company has been implementing turnkey projects. We do not simply supply equipment — we provide a full cycle of support:
- Audit and design. Individual adaptation of lines to your production capacities.
- Local service. The availability of spare parts in stock in Kyiv and the prompt dispatch of engineers throughout Ukraine are critical under wartime conditions.
- Certification. All equipment complies with the highest safety standards of the EU and Ukraine.
Steiner Ukraine implements logistics automation not as a standalone machine, but as a comprehensive engineering solution that takes into account the specifics of your warehouse, the type of product, the required processing speed, and the operating conditions.
Learn more about other solutions for production and packaging on the pages of Steiner packaging equipment and engineering solutions for industry.
Benefits of Logistics Automation for Business
Compared to manual labor, logistics automation gives a company predictable results in key performance indicators:
| Indicator | Manual labor | Solutions from Steiner Ukraine | Impact on business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dependence on workforce | High (40%+ shortage) | Minimal (1 operator) | 24/7 operational stability |
| Packaging costs | Uncontrolled | Optimization by 35–40% | Direct budget savings |
| Processing speed | Limited by fatigue | Up to 100 pallets/hour (Samzon) | Increase in throughput |
| Operational accuracy | Risk of errors and product damage | 99,9% (Smart Control) | No complaints from customers |
As a result, the company gains not only cost savings, but also greater control over the entire warehouse area. This is especially important for production facilities where any delay at the stage of packaging or pallet handling affects shipments and the operation of the entire line.
Payback of Samzon and Tosa Group Solutions
Today, logistics automation is a matter of business survival. Under conditions of rising labor costs, the average payback period (ROI) for systems from Samzon and Tosa Group ranges from 12 to 24 months.
For many companies, this means that investment in logistics automation pays back not only through the reduction of manual labor, but also thanks to lower losses, savings on packaging materials, and increased warehouse throughput.
Technical information about the manufacturers’ solutions can also be found on the official websites of Samzon and Tosa Group.
Conclusion
Logistics automation in Ukraine is no longer an optional area of development. For companies operating in the real conditions of labor shortages, it is a practical tool for maintaining stability, productivity, and competitiveness.
Steiner Ukraine invites companies striving to maintain their competitiveness to cooperate with us. Our official solutions from Samzon and Tosa Group will help your production operate at full capacity, regardless of external labor-related challenges.
Contact Steiner Ukraine experts today to receive an individual efficiency calculation for your company.
