Jungheinrich and Automha have announced a partnership around a two-way pallet shuttle for existing warehouses. Their 22 October 2026 release describes a staged approach in which industrial trucks initially continue moving pallets, with further transport automation possible later. It is a storage-system development, rather than an announcement that existing forklifts must be replaced.
What the partners describe
The jointly developed shuttle is called UP-Carrier GTJ. Automha contributes shuttle technology, while Jungheinrich brings integration, software and lifecycle services. The release places the offering alongside racking and conveying equipment, with a route towards later automated transport. These are the partners' descriptions of the solution and its intended role.
The announcement positions the two-way system for incremental upgrades in existing facilities. It distinguishes that application from four-way shuttle systems used in more extensively automated pallet stores. This does not establish that one approach is preferable for every warehouse or that current racking can accept the equipment without assessment.
What buyers should prepare
Separate the storage task from the transport task when drawing up a requirement. Document the pallet types, load condition, stock rotation, replenishment pattern and collection points. Then identify which movements will remain with operators during the first stage. This makes the intended boundary of the initial project clearer than a general request to automate the warehouse.
A later automation option should have its own interface and acceptance requirements. Ask what must be installed now, what can be deferred and which future changes would require another site assessment. Record the alternatives in the comparison brief, consult the automated forklift guide for transport questions, and prepare a sourcing request around the actual operating scope.
Questions before requesting a quotation
- Who assesses the existing racking, floor, pallets and transfer interfaces, and which modifications are excluded from the offer?
- How are tasks divided between the shuttle, manually operated trucks and warehouse software in the first phase?
- What evidence and acceptance tests support the proposed storage layout and any later automation stage?
Evidence boundary
This brief uses the partners' official release published by Comau. ForkliftIQ has not inspected an installation or verified capacity, safety, savings or project references. The illustration explains a generic shuttle-storage concept; it is not the UP-Carrier GTJ or an engineered layout for a real warehouse.
Manufacturer source reviewed · Comau / Automha and Jungheinrich · 2026-10-22:
https://www.comau.com/en/2026/10/22/jungheinrich-and-automha-enter-strategic-partnership-for-warehouses/