How Lithium Bottlenecks Could Impact Warehouse Automation | AMH

AMH Thought Leadership | July 2025 Tariffs make headlines. Lithium makes or breaks your next forklift delivery. As battery-powered automation surges, lithium is no longer a niche concern for EV makers. It’s a foundational input in forklifts, UPS backups, AGVs, and smart warehouse infrastructure. And right now, more than 60% of the global refining that […]
Warehouse Wire – Issue 001: Trends, Safety, and Insights for July 2025 | AMH

Tariff wars with China are making headlines—but a quieter crisis is brewing in lithium.
60%+ of global lithium refining is controlled by China
Lithium powers electric vehicles, warehouse robotics, and energy storage systems
Bottlenecks could delay projects and raise costs—especially for mid-size operators looking to scale automation