Found in LM News, Blogs & Content, with a score of 6.59
August 05, 2010
…8,000-foot tracks with capacity to handle the loading or unloading of 107 intermodal “double-stack” rail cars; -six 8,000-foot tracks to give train crews the ability to sort rail cars by destination. -an additional six tracks to stage rail cars prior to unloading or loading; -four cranes that straddle the rail cars and two rubber-tired mobile “packers” that lift trailers and containers on and off rail cars. The cranes are equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, increasing loading and unloading efficiencies; -more than 3,400 “staging” or parking places for trailers and containers; -an advanced Yard System that coordinates all movement…
Found in LM News, Blogs & Content, with a score of 5.31
August 03, 2010
…and defined performance standards for these Halifax Gateway partners – CN, HPA, Ceres and Halterm – regarding times for unloading and loading containers between vessels and cars, the timing of the placement of rail cars at the terminals, and CN transit times to key markets in eastern and central Canada and the U.S. Midwest. When asked what the biggest benefits of the CN-TSI collaboration are for shippers, CN’s Hallman said that the biggest one is that all stakeholders are on the same page in terms of what the objectives are for performance and how that performance is measured, coupled with…
Found in LM News, Blogs & Content, with a score of 5.53
June 15, 2010
…CN, HPA, Ceres and Halterm – regarding times for unloading and loading containers between vessels and cars, the timing of the placement of rail cars at the terminals, and CN transit times to key markets in eastern and central Canada and the U.S. Midwest. When asked what the biggest benefits of the CN-TSI collaboration are for shippers, CN’s Hallman said that the biggest one is that all stakeholders are on the same page in terms of what the objectives are for performance and how that performance is measured, coupled with collaboration among all the stakeholders. “We will soon be meeting…
Found in MMH News, Blogs & Content, with a score of 2.58
June 02, 2010
…cubing and loading of trailers for efficient delivery and unloading at the retail stores. This is because of the ability to control the release out of the system in a very logical manner.” Additionally, Ostermeyer continues, mini-loads are taking the place of conveyor in many facilities for sortation, holding lanes and sequencing. New designs also include an approach with multiple shuttles in one unit for applications that need dynamic product sequencing to support goods-to-person picking, pick face replenishment and mixed case palletizing, says Ken Ruehrdanz, warehousing and distribution market manager for Dematic (877-725-7500, www.dematic.us). In this approach, a shuttle located…
Found in MMH News, Blogs & Content, with a score of 7.49
April 01, 2010
…ambient and cold-temperature environments for product selection, loading and unloading trailers, order picking, replenishment of stock and receiving. If a piece of equipment is down, activity could be down. Our lift trucks are one of the most important tools we have in distribution; says Patrick DeOrdio, vice president of operations for Maines. Without the reliability of the trucks, we would never be able to take care of our customers and meet all of our material handling needs in the various environments within our facility. Maines partnered with a fleet maintenance provider to help achieve higher service levels, profitability and safety…
Found in MMH News, Blogs & Content, with a score of 15.01
March 01, 2010
…three versions: straight leg, slant-back and set-back. They may be used to replace damaged frames and weakened columns without unloading the rack. Universal frame repair kits feature double-boxed horizontal and diagonal bracing and a full-length, heavy-gauge rear channel that completely engages the rear column. Column repair kits incorporate standard double-column construction and optional internal reinforcing structures. Ridg-U-Rak, 866-479-7225, www.ridgurak.com, Booth 2605.
Found in MMH News, Blogs & Content, with a score of 10.20
March 01, 2010
…high density storage system uses a heavy duty, four-wheel drive cart to transport pallets to and from the loading unloading position. Using an existing lift truck fleet, the system easily adapts to current facility conditions to increase throughput, storage density and productivity while decreasing operating costs, operators and cubic footage used to store pallets. A single cart can move more than 40 pallets per hour. Flexible, the system can be converted to a fully automated system as needs grow. Konstant, 800-655-7225, www.konstant.com, Booth 1600.
Found in MMH News, Blogs & Content, with a score of 9.33
March 01, 2010
…Capable of handling capacities up to 4,000 pounds, the vehicle features selectable travel for easy reduction of speed while unloading a trailer with a quick switch to higher speeds for long distance transport. Oil-cooled disc brakes generate longer brake life, while a common battery compartment allows for integration into mixed fleets. For clear visibility in travel, handling and stacking, the four-cylinder mast lacks a center lift cylinder. The Raymond Corp., 800-235-7200, www.raymondcorp.com, Booth 632 & 637.
Found in MMH News, Blogs & Content, with a score of 2.68
February 01, 2010
…on the receiving and shipping docks, the loading and unloading zones, conveyors that extend into trailers and shipping containers interface with humans. “In those areas, we are where the rubber hits the road,” says Mark Rehder, general manager and vice president for Caljan Rite-Hite (303-321-3600, www.caljanritehiteus.com)). “On the docks, ergonomics and safety are as important as throughput speeds.” Those concerns are being addressed in several ways, including guarding, labeling and enclosed designs that minimize the number of pinch points where a finger or garment might get caught in the conveyor. It’s also reflected in the ability to adjust the conveyor…
