CN Energy Subsidiary Pathenbot Signs Order for Intelligent Cargo Sorting in the US

May 22, 2026
CN Energy Group's subsidiary Pathenbot has signed its first intelligent cargo sorting services order, marking the commercial launch of its robotic sorting operations in the United States.

CN Energy Group announced that its subsidiary Pathenbot has signed an order for intelligent cargo sorting services, marking the commercial launch of its robotic sorting operations in the United States, according to a press release.

Under the agreement, Pathenbot will provide robotic sorting services that include barcode scanning, SKU recognition, cargo classification, order consolidation, and operational data support. The initial order covers 100,000 units of cargo sorting services.

The company stated that it has already deployed intelligent sorting robots across the western United States and plans to expand into the central and eastern regions. This order represents the first commercial deployment of Pathenbot's intelligent sorting robots as part of its expansion into smart logistics and warehouse robotics services.

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