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Automatic container loading to cut costs for Estonian company

When Puidukoda OÜ, an Estonian wood processing company, needed to optimize its container loading process, they turned to our team for an automated solution.

Puidukoda
Client: Puidukoda
Industry: Wood processing
Country: Estonia 🇪🇪
Year: 2023

Puidukoda manufactures a variety of wood products, from flooring to furniture parts, which are exported globally. Loading these materials efficiently into shipping containers manually was labor intensive, risky for workers, and resulted in significantly wasted cargo space. They wanted a system to reduce product damage, maximize container volume usage, and lower operational costs.

Puidukoda implemented our automated container loading system that utilizes sliding floor technology. Key features of our loader include:

  • A durable plastic loading plate that smoothly slides packaged wood products directly into containers;
  • Adjustable legs fitting standard container heights;
  • Built-in scales control product weight before loading.

We integrated the loader directly into Puidukoda's facility, allowing forklifts to easily load packaged wood products onto the loading plate to be slid into waiting containers. This seamless integration optimizes workflow and allows existing forklifts to interact with the new automated loading system. Implementing the automated system also significantly reduced labor requirements, decreasing the number of workers needed from multiple people to just one person overseeing the entire loading process.

In May 2023, we completed installing and implementing the automated container loading system at Puidukoda's facility.

Our solution:

The new automated system has delivered noticeable benefits for operations:

  • Loading time per container was significantly reduced;
  • Product damage substantially decreased;
  • Container cargo space utilization increased.
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Solution

Automatic Container Loading System

Reduce operational costs, improve cargo safety, and shorten loading times to just 5 minutes with our container loading equipment.
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Our automated container loading solution has allowed Puidukoda OÜ to ship products worldwide more efficiently. This highlights how our pre-engineered container-loading solutions can simplify intricate logistics processes.

Frequently asked questions about the system

Can the Container Loading System handle unloading?
Yes, the Container Loading System can unload cargo when equipped with a steel loading plate. The metal plate enhances the system’s versatility and efficiency in cargo handling. Watch this video for a demonstration.
Can you deliver the Container Loading System to any country?
Yes, we deliver our loading machines globally. Our equipment is designed for easy transportation, allowing for flexible shipping options. It can be transported by road using standard truck trailers or shipped internationally via sea freight in containers.
How is the Container Loading System transported?
The Container Loading System fits in a standard truck trailer or a 40-foot HC container.
Is there a spare parts list?
Yes, we do provide a comprehensive list of spare parts along with the user manual. However, we don't provide upfront costs for spare parts, as needs can vary from project to project.

We don't recommend purchasing spare parts in advance, as you may not need them. Our equipment uses components from world-renowned brands, ensuring that spare parts are readily available from local dealers in your country if needed.
How is the equipment installed?
The installation takes two to three working days. We set up the equipment, train your employees, and conduct tests.
What are the most popular system upgrades?
Our customers often enhance their Container Loading System with these popular add-ons:

- An integrated weighing system for precise weighing during the loading process.
- Remote control for operational flexibility and enhanced safety during handling.
- A sandwich plate for 20-foot containers that simplifies and accelerates the loading of smaller containers.
- Towing tail with wheels for increased mobility, allowing for quick and easy positioning of the system.
- 45-foot container loading capability for handling larger containers with ease.

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