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Jettainer Successfully Supports ULD Care Code of Conduct

Airfreight Logistics

Jettainer sent a special ULD Care Code of Conduct branded container on its journey to raise awareness for the value and importance of Unit Load Devices (ULDs). Every year, the improper handling of ULDs causes avoidable additional costs of millions. Last year, “Lucky” was presented on the ULD Care Conference.

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

Logistics Business Magazine

The fundamental difference is that with shelving, high turnover, lightweight goods are handled manually on a constant basis, whilst with racking, placement and retrieval normally relates to heavier unit loads, which require the use of fork-lift trucks or other mechanical equipment.”.

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Product placement in supermarkets – or: „eye level is buy level“

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Doing the research for an Unit Load analysis for products in supermarkets for the logistics course, I came over a really interested, related topic: the product placement in supermarkets.

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AMRs vs. AGVs: The Differences Explained

Conger

AGVs are automated material handling equipment that follows predefined paths with limited ability to make real-time corrections to its course. AMRs are automated material handling equipment that use digital maps or sensors to navigate its environment, while being able to make real-time course correction. Unit-Load AGVs.

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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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American Airlines Marks 75th Anniversary of First Scheduled Cargo Flight

Airfreight Logistics

The airline has a long history of innovation within the cargo operation, marked by industry firsts such as the first scheduled air cargo service in the world, the first pet carrier container, and the first unit load container (ULD).

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Automation: Paving the way for progress

Automotive Logistics

Of course, forklifts and standard handling equipment are still a stable part of automotive industry plants, but, for the sake of achieving greater safety, performance and reliability, the deployment of automated solutions is becoming a key factor.”. uš explains. “Of