The logistics sector is undergoing a full transformation, driven by technological advancements, new consumer demands, and the increasing need for sustainable practices. 2025 promises to be a year of profound changes in the infrastructure and operation of logistics centers. According to Giordania Tavares, CEO of Rayflex, a national reference in high-speed door manufacturing in Brazil and Latin America, operational innovation has shifted from being a differentiator to a requirement.
According to the report The Future of the Last-Mile Ecosystem from the World Economic Forum, about 20% of global logistic operations are expected to be automated next year. This trend reflects the need to adapt distribution centers to continuous, agile, and secure workflows using intelligent technologies.
“A modern logistics center requires everything from an efficient productive layout to the use of equipment that ensures flow, energy efficiency, and operational safety,” comments Giordania.
Logistics centers require structures that combine technology and versatility. Equipment like high-speed doors not only allow faster loading and unloading operations but also reduce energy consumption and prolong the useful life of climate control systems.
The use of conventional doors, with slow opening or inadequate sealing, facilitates air exchange between conditioned and outdoor areas, significantly increasing the effort and consumption of refrigeration systems, and compromising the thermal stability of the environment. “On the other hand, the use of shelters and dock levelers ensure efficient sealing, operator safety, and cargo integrity, providing competitive advantages in increasingly demanding markets,” concludes the executive.
