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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods

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Unit Load Devices: The Solution for Transporting Perishable Goods. A unit load device (ULD) is a metal cargo container designed for transporting perishable goods via air. We handle the warehousing, distribution, shipping and customs clearance for them. They lock into place aboard the aircraft to keep goods secure.

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Palletization: Everything You Need to Know

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Palletization is a logistical process that involves placing goods on top of a pallet to secure and consolidate the load and ease its handling during transportation, storage, handling and distribution. For example, while the pallet wrapping is automatically done, building the pallet unit load is done manually by one or two workers.

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ASRS Warehouse Systems: Everything You Need to Know

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ASRS Definition. Before ASRS systems were developed, companies had to manually handle all aspects of warehousing and distribution. There are two main types of ASRS systems: Unit-load. Unit-Load ASRS. Unit-load ASRS systems handle heavy loads like pallets. Mini-Load ASRS.

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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. 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. That said, they do come in several varieties. Heavy-haul. Automotive.