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Container Loading and Unloading System

Load and unload containers in minutes with one automated system. Achieve up to 3× faster turnaround while reducing cargo risk and operational costs.

Enhance your logistics operations with our automated Container Loading and Unloading System that handles 20-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot, and 53-foot containers, as well as truck trailers.


The system’s robust Hardox® steel plate helps you load and unload goods in under 10 minutes, reducing bottlenecks and improving operational safety.

Faster, safer container loading and unloading

Speed up your logistics

Automate loading and unloading to achieve up to 3x faster turnaround.

Reduce cargo damage

Prevent products from shifting or falling during loading and unloading.

Raise workplace safety

Keep workers away from tight spaces and heavy loads.

Cut your business expenses

Eliminate unnecessary equipment and utilize your staff more efficiently.

Improve sustainability

Reduce harmful emissions and energy use by automating your operations.

Handle various containers

Load and unload 20-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot, 53-foot containers and truck trailers.

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Automated container loading and unloading with one system

Load and unload in 5 simple steps


  1. Load your goods onto the system before the container arrives to save time.
  2. Align the container and secure it to the system using sturdy connector clamps.
  3. Press the loading button and let the steel plate smoothly push the cargo into the container.
  4. Once the plate reaches the end of the container, the stopper bar lowers to hold the goods in place as the plate retracts.
  5. Release the connector clamps and get ready for the next load.



  1. When the container arrives, align it with the system and secure it using the connector clamps.
  2. Check that nothing is obstructing the cargo inside the container and ensure it is not tied to the container walls.
  3. Press the unload button to allow the steel alloy plate to slide underneath the cargo.
  4. Once the plate reaches the end, it retracts with the cargo on it.
  5. Release the connector clamps from the container.


Container Loading and Unloading System build

  1. Alloy steel loading plate. The system is equipped with a robust Hardox® plate that slides goods into containers and pulls them out when unloading. One-shot loading and unloading takes less than 10 minutes and is the safest way to handle containerized cargo.
  2. Hydraulic legs. The loading/unloading mechanism stands on two sets of hydraulically adjustable legs, ensuring compatibility with any container or trailer height.
  3. Gate. The gate ensures smooth cargo movement in and out of containers. It holds the stopper plate, which is lowered during loading operations to secure the load while the loading plate retracts.
  4. Connector clamps. The connector clamps attach to containers and hold them in place during loading and unloading operations.
  5. Gear motor. The Container Loading and Unloading System runs on an electric motor that powers all of its components, including the loading plate, leg adjustments, container connector clamps, and the gate.
  6. Control system. The smart control system controls all of the loading and unloading movements with the push of a button. Integrate it into your existing automated workflows and use the machine with a remote control.

Whatever you’re shipping, our system can handle it

The system’s durable loading plate enables you to handle any cargo weighing up to 30,000 kg that’s shipped in containers and truck trailers.


  • Timber and wood: sawn or planed timber, wood panels (OSB, MDF, plywood), laminated and cross-laminated timber, etc.
  • Steel and metal: tubes, pipes, bars, and profiles, sheet metal, steel coils, cut metal parts, industrial equipment, and more.
  • Construction materials: concrete building elements, prefab buildings, sandwich panels, construction equipment, etc.
  • Industrial goods: industrial machines, compressors and generators, agricultural machinery, factory line equipment, and more.


These are just a few of the products our system will help you handle. Looking to load or unload something else? Please reach out, and let’s discuss your business needs.

Work smarter, not harder – with SmartTEH

Built to fit

We’ll tailor our cargo handling equipment to fit your specific operations. Get the right machine for your business.

Best value

Available for the best price in the industry, our loading and unloading system will help you achieve a fast return on your investment.

Easy integration

Add the loading/unloading system to your existing workflow to speed up your operations and improve overall safety.

Global delivery

We’ll deliver the system to your doorstep, set everything up at your facilities, and provide training for your team.

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Frequently asked questions

What can the system load and unload?
If your cargo is transported in containers or truck trailers, our system can handle it.

Load and unload timber and wood, metal and steel products, construction materials, various industrial goods, bulky cargo, palletized products, and more.

The system can handle goods weighing up to 30,000 kg.
How long does it take to load and unload a container?
The system can stuff and empty containers in less than 10 minutes with the push of a button.
What is the Container Loading and Unloading System price?
The price of the equipment depends on your specific business needs and potential system upgrades.

Please reach out to discuss your cargo handling requirements.
Do you deliver worldwide?
Yes, we ship our loading and unloading equipment worldwide via sea or land. All systems are designed and built in the European Union.
Does SmartTEH install the system?
Yes, our team will set up the system at your facilities in two to three working days. We’ll also train your staff.
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No. NAG1-IES-2021/6

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