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Swissport Equips Cargo Warehouses with Bluetooth Sensors Kicking off Global ULD Tracking

Airfreight Logistics

Swissport will work with Unilode and Descartes to track and monitor Unit Load Devices (ULD) using Bluetooth technology at its cargo warehouses. Another such example are self-service cargo kiosks which enable truck-drivers to skip counter queues and manual paperwork processing.

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ASRS Warehouse Systems: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

There are two main types of ASRS systems: Unit-load. Unit-Load ASRS. Unit-load ASRS systems are designed to handle large and heavy pallets and cases, with weights ranging from 1,000 to 5,500 lbs. Unit-load ASRS systems handle heavy loads like pallets. Mini-Load ASRS.

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Interroll introduces new vertical crossbelt sorter

Logistics Business Magazine

For the new MX 018V Vertical Crossbelt Sorter , which replaces the previous ST 6130 Vertical Crossbelt Sorter, the conveying speed of unit loads has been increased to up to 1.8 With the new sorter, high throughput rates of up to 14,000 unit loads per hour can be achieved and goods weighing up to 35kg can be transported. “At

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Palletization: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

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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AMRs vs. AGVs: The Differences Explained

Conger

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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Understanding container weight misdeclaration

Shipping and Freight Resource

In the supply chain disruption medley caused by COVID-19, many may have forgotten the issues faced by the industry (and the environment) due to overweight containers and various weight misdeclarations. This plate has several key details including allowed maximum gross weight as per below example. Few examples below.

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DHL Global Forwarding Combats Covid-19 with Charter Flights and Trains

Airfreight Logistics

For example, for the past week, we have been transporting around 100,000 COVID test tubes a day from China to Germany and the Czech Republic for a customer specializing in medical accessories. We’re also still transporting everyday industrial goods and products,” he continues.