FORTNA Selected by City Logistics to Design and Deliver Advanced Sorting and Material Handling Solution for Johannesburg Distribution Center

ATLANTA (Sept. 23, 2025) – FORTNA, a leading automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, has been selected by City Logistics, a key logistics partner in South Africa, to design and implement a new state-of-the-art material handling and sorting system at their Johannesburg distribution center. The solution is designed to significantly boost speed, accuracy and productivity.

With a robust distribution network across the Southern African region and strong partnerships with leading retail brands, City Logistics continues to invest in infrastructure to meet increasing customer expectations and market demands. Efficient sorting and shipping operations are central to the City Logistics service model, and the new system will enable them to scale their capabilities with confidence.

The FORTNA solution is designed for high-speed, high-volume environments, empowering City Logistics to optimize their parcel operations. The automation system will not only boost throughput and efficiency but will also ensure accuracy and reliability in every delivery.

Capable of handling both standard parcels and non-conveyables—items traditionally difficult to automate—the system will reduce manual touchpoints while ensuring full item traceability throughout the process.

“We selected FORTNA after a robust review process of several solutions. Factors that we considered were the overall solution design, FORTNA’s experience in retail logistics, which is core to City Logistics’ strategy, and FORTNA’s global experience successfully implementing large-scale sortation projects. Our team is looking forward to working with FORTNA on this project,” says Ryan Gaines CEO, City Logistics.

“This FORTNA solution enhances performance and drives operational efficiency, supporting City Logistics’ position as a trusted logistics partner for leading brands across the region,” says Thomas van Workum, President, International at FORTNA. “In a competitive and evolving landscape, adopting robust and future-proof technology is essential to staying ahead.”

Leveraging global expertise and deep regional insight, FORTNA will also provide comprehensive after-sales support to ensure continuous system uptime and sustained long-term performance. With a strong local presence, FORTNA is recognized as a trusted partner, bringing the capacity, expertise, and end-to-end solutions that help customers to accelerate growth and elevate their service standards.

About FORTNA
FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services. Visit www.FORTNA.com.

About City Logistics
City Logistics is a privately owned enterprise established over three decades ago by Richard Fisher in 1988. Since inception, the company has undergone significant expansion, evolving from our entrepreneurial beginnings into a prominent logistics provider with a robust network serving the Southern African region. Today, City Logistics stands as a trusted and leading logistics partner in Southern Africa, known for our comprehensive network, innovative solutions, and commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Supported by more than 1200 vehicles, our team of over 3000 employees take pride in consistently achieving a remarkable 97% service efficiency across the Retail, Automotive, FMCG and Industrial Sectors. https://citylogistics.co.za/.

Media Contact: Cheryl Falk, SVP Global Marketing Communications & Demand Generation
cherylfalk@fortna.com