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JAL to use robots for cargo loading

A humanoid robot stands with Japan Airlines staff in front of a JAL plane at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 27, 2026. JAL will test the use of such robots for ground handling tasks, such as cargo loading and unloading, at the airport from May, as the airline aims for their practical use in 2028 amid a chronic manpower shortage.

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JAL to use robots for cargo loading

A humanoid robot pushes a cargo container during a media demonstration at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 27, 2026. Japan Airlines will test the use of such robots at the airport from May, as the airline aims for their practical use in ground handling tasks, such as cargo loading and unloading, in 2028 amid a chronic manpower shortage.

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Lianyungang Port Container Terminal

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2026 - A cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at the berth of Lianyungang Port Container Terminal in Jiangsu Province, China on January 20, 2026.

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Lianyungang Port Container Terminal

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2026 - A cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at the berth of Lianyungang Port Container Terminal in Jiangsu Province, China on January 20, 2026.

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Lianyungang Port Container Terminal

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JANUARY 20, 2026 - A cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at the berth of Lianyungang Port Container Terminal in Jiangsu Province, China on January 20, 2026.

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Shanhai Port Container Trade Terminal

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at the Shanghai Port Container Trade Terminal in Shanghai, China on January 18, 2026.

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Shanhai Port Container Trade Terminal

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at the Shanghai Port Container Trade Terminal in Shanghai, China on January 18, 2026.

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Shanhai Port Container Trade Terminal

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at the Shanghai Port Container Trade Terminal in Shanghai, China on January 18, 2026.

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Shanhai Port Container Trade Terminal

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at the Shanghai Port Container Trade Terminal in Shanghai, China on January 18, 2026.

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Shanhai Port Container Trade Terminal

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at the Shanghai Port Container Trade Terminal in Shanghai, China on January 18, 2026.

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Taizhou Port International Container Terminal

TAIZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at the Taizhou Port International Container Terminal in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Yangzhou Port

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at Yangzhou Port in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Yangzhou Port

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at Yangzhou Port in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Yangzhou Port

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at Yangzhou Port in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Yangzhou Port

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at Yangzhou Port in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Yangzhou Port

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at Yangzhou Port in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Yangzhou Port

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at Yangzhou Port in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Yangzhou Port

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at Yangzhou Port in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Yangzhou Port

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at Yangzhou Port in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Yangzhou Port

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at Yangzhou Port in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Yangzhou Port

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at Yangzhou Port in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Yangzhou Port

The cargo ship is loading and unloading containers at Yangzhou Port in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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China's Foreign Trade Imports And Exports in 2025

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - The cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at the Qingdao Port Automated Terminal in Shandong Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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China's Foreign Trade Imports And Exports in 2025

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - The cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at the Qingdao Port Automated Terminal in Shandong Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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China's Foreign Trade Imports And Exports in 2025

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - The cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at the Qingdao Port Automated Terminal in Shandong Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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China's Foreign Trade Imports And Exports in 2025

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - The cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at the Qingdao Port Automated Terminal in Shandong Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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China's Foreign Trade Imports And Exports in 2025

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - The cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at the Qingdao Port Automated Terminal in Shandong Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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China's Foreign Trade Imports And Exports in 2025

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - The cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at the Qingdao Port Automated Terminal in Shandong Province, China on January 14, 2026.

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Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Containers parked at Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal and cargo ships loading and unloading containers at the terminal in Shanghai, China on January 14, 2026.

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Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Containers parked at Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal and cargo ships loading and unloading containers at the terminal in Shanghai, China on January 14, 2026.

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Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Containers parked at Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal and cargo ships loading and unloading containers at the terminal in Shanghai, China on January 14, 2026.

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Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Containers parked at Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal and cargo ships loading and unloading containers at the terminal in Shanghai, China on January 14, 2026.

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Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Containers parked at Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal and cargo ships loading and unloading containers at the terminal in Shanghai, China on January 14, 2026.

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Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Containers parked at Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal and cargo ships loading and unloading containers at the terminal in Shanghai, China on January 14, 2026.

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Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Containers parked at Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal and cargo ships loading and unloading containers at the terminal in Shanghai, China on January 14, 2026.

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Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Containers parked at Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal and cargo ships loading and unloading containers at the terminal in Shanghai, China on January 14, 2026.

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Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2026 - Containers parked at Shanghai Port Container Foreign Trade Terminal and cargo ships loading and unloading containers at the terminal in Shanghai, China on January 14, 2026.

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