Australian materials handling and logistics specialist ICA is the latest company to develop a “one shot” (un)loader for containers. This development bolsters the company’s existing suite of dock loading systems that includes Airlift, Airola, Airchain and Transkate systems.
With the new development, the vehicle/container is raised to a correct height to enable efficient loading (and unloading) with powered docks. Skates for the dock are constructed to allow minimum sideways movement of the load. Timeframes for handling have been reduced drastically, which, says ICA, gives the user a competitive advantage in its own industry sector....
Read this item in full
This complete item is approximately 225 words in length, and appeared in the October 2006 issue of WorldCargo News, on page 4.
Full-access subscribers only:Click here to download this issue now in PDF format
Click here to buy this issue, and download it now in PDF format
Click here to subscribe online to WorldCargo News now and get immediate access to this issue
Click here for a sample back-issue of WorldCargo News
Read related items
Click on the links below to read other news and features related to this item.
