Understanding Shipper’s Own Container (SOC)

Understanding Shipper's Own Container (SOC)

SOC VS COC In maritime container transportation, whether it is Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL), the containers are generally provided by the carrier (i.e., the shipping company).The shipping company’s containers are continuously cycled and reused.Containers are an important component of the shipping company’s assets.However, the cargo owner, shipper, or consignor … Read more

Design of All-Terrain Intelligent Warehouse Item Sorting Robot

Design of All-Terrain Intelligent Warehouse Item Sorting Robot

Abstract: This paper designs an intelligent warehouse item sorting robot that can adapt to various terrains. The robot’s structure consists of a shock-absorbing operating system, a six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm, and a mechanical gripper; the control system is composed of a QR code, Arduino, tracking module, servo control module, motor drive module, ultrasonic module, servos, and … Read more

Unlocking Siemens PLC Applications in Logistics Systems

Unlocking Siemens PLC Applications in Logistics Systems

# Unlocking Siemens PLC Applications in Logistics Systems Hello everyone, I am Lao Wang. Today we are going to talk about the applications of Siemens PLC in logistics systems. The logistics system is the “blood circulation” of modern industry, and Siemens PLC is like the “brain” of this system. Whether it is warehouse management, conveyor … Read more

Vehicle Routing Problem Solved by Simulated Annealing in MATLAB

Vehicle Routing Problem Solved by Simulated Annealing in MATLAB

Click the blue text above to follow us 1 Vehicle Routing Problem In equations (9)~(12), ti is the time the delivery vehicle arrives at demand point i; cij is the transportation cost from demand point i to demand point j; wi and pi are the waiting cost and penalty cost per unit time for the … Read more

Case Study | Automation Material Handling Solutions in Semiconductor Industry

Case Study | Automation Material Handling Solutions in Semiconductor Industry

Advertisement | Click to View Image Source: pixabay In recent years, the semiconductor industry has experienced significant fluctuations, partly due to its own cyclical patterns, currently in a downturn; on the other hand, global supply and demand changes have also had an impact. At present, the semiconductor industry is generally tending towards a balance of … Read more

Logistics Automation Solutions Driving the Beverage Industry’s Future

Logistics Automation Solutions Driving the Beverage Industry's Future

The competition in the beverage industry is becoming increasingly fierce, with new types of beverages and flavors continuously entering the market—from crossover drinks to craft beers, from low-sugar beverages to wines and spirits catering to ever-changing customer tastes. Unlike in the past, modern warehouses must be able to quickly and cost-effectively deliver non-standard pallets containing … Read more

Upgrading Automation Systems with PC Control and EtherCAT

Upgrading Automation Systems with PC Control and EtherCAT

| Soft Packaging Sorting System.Image source: Beckhoff Author | James Fig Through a PC-based control device and EtherCAT sorting solutions, NPI helped a distribution center reduce its hard-to-fill labor demands while increasing throughput and shortening turnaround times. The internal logistics industry is booming. However, for large postal and parcel providers, e-commerce retailers, and third-party logistics … Read more

Development Path and Future Trends of Automated Warehousing Technology in China

Development Path and Future Trends of Automated Warehousing Technology in China

Special Topic Directory (Host/Reporter Jiang Hong Ren Fang) Analysis of Trends in Warehousing and Logistics Technology Development Development Path and Future Trends of Automated Warehousing Technology in China Development of Warehousing Automation Technology and Innovative Practices of Kunming Ship Logistics Da Fu: Technological Integration and Innovation Exploring Broader Application Scenarios —— Interview with Wang Lei, … Read more