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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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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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AirBridgeCargo Airlines Partners with Unilode Aviation Solutions for IoT Development

Airfreight Logistics

The device will track the ULD and monitor all environmental parameters, including temperature, humidity, illumination and shock actions to guarantee 100% transparency of shipment data. Unilode will also supply AirBridgeCargo with accurate information from about the cargo status and its location, be it in the air or on the ground.

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WFS GAINS IATA CEIV CERTIFICATION

Airfreight Logistics

two temperature-controlled areas for +2 to +25°C for cargo unit load devices with a combined capacity to store 53 P2P or 106 AKE pallets. A temperature monitoring solution with a Cloud platform also collects temperature and humidity data in real-time via sensors and enables this information to be accessed on mobile devices.

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30 Warehouse Automation Companies [Names, Locations, Offerings]

Conger

Today, the company is a member of the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group. Bastian Solutions has implemented several remarkable projects, including an AutoStore grid with up to 305,000 bins at a Puma facility in California, and a significant AutoStore installation for the Dafiti Group in Brazil.

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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. One thing that unites all AGVs is that they’re all wheeled vehicles. Unit-Load AGVs. Unit-load AGVs handle discreet items like pallets and cartons. Then, the sensors feed the data to the AMR’s software.

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Automation: Paving the way for progress

Automotive Logistics

The use of integrated automation and data exchange in manufacturing environments is transforming the way operations think about production. “In Among the OEMs leading the charge towards automation in production and warehousing have been German brands BMW and Volkswagen Group, including its premium subsidiary, Audi.