Warehouse Automation for Sri Lanka
AGV and AMR-based warehouse automation built by Cerox Engineering. Putaway, picking, replenishment, dispatch — for 3PL operators, Free Trade Zone warehouses, FMCG distribution centres, and consolidation hubs across Sri Lanka.
Where Sri Lankan warehouses pay back the fastest
Sri Lanka's warehouse and 3PL sector is changing fast — e-commerce fulfilment is growing, export consolidation volumes are climbing, and labour costs are rising faster than headcount can be maintained. The plants that automate the right bottleneck first move ahead.
Cerox builds automation that targets the highest-pain flow: AGV milk-run replenishment to picking faces, unit-load tote movement for goods-to-person picking, forklift AGVs for cold-room and bonded storage, conveyor automation between zones. Each module pays back independently — start with the worst one, add the next.
Five high-impact deployments
Tugger AGV Milk-Run
Pulls a train of carts on a fixed loop between receiving, putaway zones, and picking faces. Single AGV replaces 3-5 walkers.
Unit-Load AGV
Carries totes and small pallets between fixed pick-up/drop-off points. Best for goods-to-person picking stations.
Forklift AGV
Same form factor as a manual reach truck — but driverless. Best for putaway, cold storage, bonded zones.
Conveyor + Sortation
PLC-driven conveyors with diverters for routing batches by zone, order, or carrier. Integrates with WMS for sortation logic.
Pallet Stretch-Wrap
Automatic wrapping for dispatch and export. Programmable wrap patterns, audit-compliant tension.
Vision Sortation
Camera-based product / order verification before dispatch. Reduces mis-ship rate to near-zero.
Built for Sri Lanka's warehouse operators
- 3PL operators — Multi-tenant fulfilment, increasing SKU complexity, tight SLA on dispatch
- FTZ / Bonded warehouses — Export consolidation, customs traceability, high-value freight
- FMCG distribution — Fast-moving SKUs, daily replenishment to retail, time-critical dispatch
- Pharma & cold-chain — Audit-grade tracking, temperature-zone compliance, regulated handling
- Garment & apparel warehouses — Finished-goods storage, e-commerce direct-ship, retail order picking
Want a warehouse automation proposal?
Send us a note about your warehouse, daily throughput, and current pain points. We arrange a site visit within 7 days and submit a written proposal within 14 days.
Common questions
What are the typical warehouse automation options for Sri Lankan operators?+
For most Sri Lankan warehouses, the practical entry points are: (1) Tugger AGV for milk-run material delivery between zones, (2) Unit-load AGV for tote and pallet movement, (3) Forklift AGV for putaway and pick from racking, (4) Conveyor automation between receiving, sortation, and dispatch. Goods-to-person AMR systems are emerging for high-throughput e-commerce.
Are AGVs cost-effective for Sri Lankan warehouses?+
Yes — particularly in FTZ warehouses, export consolidation centers, and FMCG distribution where labour cost and turnover are high. Payback periods are typically 12-24 months for a 2-4 unit fleet. Cerox sizes deployments to actual workflow volume.
Can warehouse automation integrate with our WMS?+
Yes. Cerox AGV and warehouse automation systems integrate with major WMS platforms via REST API, MQTT, OPC UA, or direct database hooks. Common integrations include SAP EWM, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Microsoft Dynamics 365 SCM, and custom in-house WMS.
What payload classes can warehouse AGVs handle?+
Cerox builds across the warehouse payload spectrum: micro/tote-mover (30-100 kg), light unit-load (100-300 kg), medium unit-load (300-700 kg), and pallet-class (700-1500 kg). Tugger AGVs can pull cart trains up to 5 tons.
Do you support 24/7 warehouse operations?+
Yes. AGVs are designed for multi-shift operation with automatic charging. Cerox offers an annual service contract that includes 24/7 phone support, scheduled preventive maintenance, and same-day on-site response in Western Province (next-day across the rest of Sri Lanka).