Ship8 Tour

Go inside one of the Savannah region’s most advanced logistics operations during an exclusive tour of SHIP8 INC. in Port Wentworth, Georgia. This visit offers a firsthand look at how robotics, automation, and port-adjacent execution come together to move freight faster, improve order accuracy, and support both B2B and B2C fulfillment at scale.

About the Facility

SHIP8 INC. is a technology-driven 3PL provider offering fulfillment, drayage, cross-dock, transload, kitting, and storage services. Its Port Wentworth operation includes a 1.3 million-square-foot facility located just 2.8 miles from the Port of Savannah, positioning the company to move inbound freight quickly from port to warehouse and onward to customers. SHIP8 has publicly highlighted its fully automated smart warehouse solution, developed with BlueSkye Automation and Geek+, using Shelf-to-Person, Sorting, and SkyCube Pallet robotics, along with conveyors, print-and-apply, and robotic arms to support high-speed, high-accuracy fulfillment.

Three Key Highlights

1. Robotics in Live Fulfillment Operations – See how SHIP8 uses mobile robotics and automated material handling to support faster picking, sorting, and pallet movement inside a high-volume logistics environment.

2. Port-to-Floor Execution – Learn how proximity to the Port of Savannah strengthens cross-dock and transload performance by reducing dwell time and speeding the movement of containerized freight into inland distribution flows.

3. High-Speed Multi-Channel Order Fulfillment – Observe how automation, standardized workflows, and integrated handling systems support complex B2B and B2C fulfillment requirements with greater consistency and accuracy.

Lean & Continuous Improvement Takeaways

• How automation can reduce touches and improve fulfillment flow
• Practical examples of integrating robotics into real warehouse operations
• How layout, proximity, and process design improve speed from port to distribution
• The role of standardized execution in supporting accuracy at scale
• Lessons in using technology to improve throughput in labor-constrained environments

Who Should Attend

This tour is ideal for:

• Continuous Improvement / Lean Leaders
• Operations and Distribution Leaders
• Supply Chain and Logistics Managers
• Manufacturing Leaders responsible for warehousing or fulfillment strategy
• Engineering and process improvement professionals
• Executives evaluating automation, distribution efficiency, or port-connected operations

If you are responsible for improving flow, reducing handling waste, or evaluating automation inside your operation or supply chain, this tour will provide practical insight you can apply immediately.

Tour Agenda

1:30 – 2:00 pm         Registration, Networking, GMA Welcome
2:00 – 2:30 pm         Tour Host Presentation and Safety Briefing
2:30 – 3:45 pm         Plant Tour
3:45 – 4:00 pm         Wrap up and Summary

TOUR REQUIREMENTS:

Attendance is limited:

1 Ticket per company

CLOSED-TOED/FLAT-BOTTOM SHOES ARE MANDATORY. No High Heels!

No photos are allowed.