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TechCenter for Testing Unit Load Security

Logistics Business Magazine

Starting on 28 June, load units can be subjected to sliding, tilting and vibration forces on different test stands. Using the data collected, customers can immediately optimise their load unit security and efficiently minimise material resources. At the same time, it helps us improve transport safety.”

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Quantum-Powered Solution Tackles Logistics Optimization

Logistics Business Magazine

Traditional computational tools would require years to collect and learn from operational data to produce similar results. Currently, the airline’s flight planners spend a significant amount of time manually selecting and assigning each shipment to unit load devices (ULDs), resulting in high operational overhead.

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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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Cathay Cargo use New Technology to Transport Giant Panda

Logistics Business Magazine

Descartes Bluetooth® Low Energy powered tags placed on Unit Load Devices (ULD ) or pallets provide location and condition status data that is captured by Descartes Bluetooth® Low Energy readers. Readers are part of the Descartes global Internet of Things (IoT) network and a Descartes Global Logistics Network service.

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Air Horse Stall ULD Delivered

Logistics Business Magazine

With approximately 100,000 Unit Load Devices (ULDs) in 500 locations worldwide, the global leader Jettainer operates the world`s most efficient ULD fleet. The post Air Horse Stall ULD Delivered appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. It really helps us and our customers maximise fleet utilisation.”

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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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