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Air Shipment Visibility Enhanced by Solution

Logistics Business Magazine

Descartes Systems Group has announced that Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, has further automated air shipment cargo processes using Descartes’ next generation Internet of Things (IoT) Bluetooth® Low Energy solution, integrated with Jettainer’s unit load device (ULD) management services.

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AMRs vs. AGVs: The Differences Explained

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The main types of AGVs include carts, tuggers, forklifts, unit-load, and heavy haul. For example, warehouses may use AGVs to move inbound materials to storage or retrieve storage items needed to replenish stock. One thing that unites all AGVs is that they’re all wheeled vehicles. Unit-Load AGVs. Heavy-haul.

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Palletization: Everything You Need to Know

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The core advantage of palletization is that it consolidates multiple smaller products into a single unit load, which is moved as one unit rather than multiple ones, making it easier to handle and transport. First, a single pallet containing several items is easier to manage during loading and to track during shipment.

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50% Spike in Demand for Retail Storage, says Shelving Specialist

Logistics Business Magazine

Its examination of data over five years suggests that the spike in online sales in 2020, which required a further 30 million square feet of space, will increase to 92 million square feet over the next three years, as the trend towards online shopping accelerates, irrespective of the anticipated end to the pandemic.

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Express Cargo Sorting

Logistics Business Magazine

The import sort facility is adjacent to the airside apron at Stansted, with ULD (unit load device) air containers fed directly on to a castor floor. It is equipped with technology from Sick that captures data points via barcode scanning, providing instant updates to the FedEx operations team and the customer receiving the goods.

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Can WMS help Future Proof your Business?

Logistics Business Magazine

For example, if you currently operate a manual warehouse and employ conventional order picking technology, could your WMS adapt if you were suddenly faced with an upsurge of online orders, which brought about a dramatic shift in your typical order profile, such as during peak sales periods?

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How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

Towing AGVs are vital for moving heavy loads over long distances within industries like automotive or paper manufacturing, pulling multiple trailers at once to enhance productivity while cutting down on labor costs. For example, an automotive manufacturer introduced AGVs to streamline assembly line workflows and minimize errors and accidents.