SACO has successfully delivered the advanced Buffer TEP system to Air France Cargo (AFC) at Charles de Gaulle Airport. This cutting-edge ULD transport system is designed to automatically convey ULDs between the truck docking area and the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) docking area. While transporting the ULDs, the system continuously monitors their positions and prioritises movements based on operational needs. This innovative solution enhances the efficiency and reliability of Air France Cargo’s logistics operations, ensuring smooth and automated handling of cargo throughout the facility.
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Motor powered Roller Decks, NEP, various sizes
Motor powered Roller Decks, WEP, various sizes
Motor Powered Right Angle Deck
First serve those pallets with high priority Based on this information the system computes the routing priority in order to first serve those pallets with high priority. The pallets can be placed or removed from the system using trucks, trolleys or AGV. The TEP is able to Operate in 4 different modes (Fully Automatic, Semi-Automatic, Manual and Maintenance Mode) and communicate with the Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Control System (WCS), the AGV management system and AGV’s to push or pull the required information in order to identify the ULD/pallets and their destinations. The SCADA is displayed on a 19” screen making the system very straight forward and user friendly.
Since 2007, SACO has been a trusted partner of FedEx Express in the development and enhancement of its air cargo handling systems at Liège Airport (LGG). Over the years, we have worked closely with FedEx Express to deliver cutting-edge solutions that optimise cargo operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and streamlined handling of Unit Load Devices (ULDs).
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SACO is proud to support Swissport in the installation of a cutting-edge Unit Load Device (ULD) handling system at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Designed to optimize cargo operations, this advanced system will enhance the safe, efficient, and streamlined movement of ULDs, meeting the demanding needs of one of the busiest cargo hubs in the world.
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SACO is proud to partner with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in the development of an advanced Unit Load Device (ULD) handling system at their new facility at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), Spain. The primary objective of this project is to ensure the safe and efficient handling of ULDs within this state-of-the-art facility, which has direct airside access.
This fully integrated handling system is designed to improve cargo throughput, minimize handling times, and ensure operational safety, positioning WFS’s new facility at Madrid Barajas Airport as a key hub for efficient ULD management in Spain.
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In a significant development aimed at enhancing cargo handling efficiency, SACO has been entrusted with the design and implementation of an advanced Unit Load Device (ULD) handling system for Havas at Istanbul Airport, Turkey. The scope of supply for this project includes a fully automated electrical control system that will significantly improve the process of loading, unloading, and transporting ULDs.
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SACO is proud to have delivered an air cargo handling and storage system for Yusen Air & Sea Service at Schiphol Airport (AMS) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This innovative system enhances the efficiency and reliability of cargo operations by automating the handling and storage of ULDs. Designed to meet the high demands of international logistics, the system optimises space usage and streamlines the flow of goods, supporting Yusen’s global operations at one of Europe’s busiest airports.
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