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Monday, October 12, 2026
Walmart has opened a new 900,000-square-foot fulfillment facility in California to strengthen its West Coast distribution network. The facility uses automated storage and retrieval systems to expand order processing capacity and accelerate delivery times. The California site reflects broader logistics expansion across North America as carriers and retailers add capacity. LTL carrier Averitt recently opened a 100,000-square-foot distribution center in Jackson, Mississippi. Industry players are investing in regional hubs to meet growing freight volumes.
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