• Country: Belgio
• Typology: Package and box handling
• Sector: GDO (Large-Scale Distribution), 3PL (Third-Party Logistics), and couriers

The automated shuttle warehouse is one of the most advanced solutions for high-density pallet storage. Based on shuttles moving along storage channels, this system optimizes available space, reduces handling times, and increases safety in warehouse operations. It is the ideal choice for companies managing large volumes of pallets and aiming to maximize warehouse efficiency.

Technology and operation

The shuttle system consists of high-density racking and automated shuttles that move precisely along the storage channels. Pallets are stored and retrieved with minimal operator intervention, ensuring higher productivity and fewer errors. The shuttle warehouse supports the main storage strategies – FIFO (First In, First Out) and LIFO (Last In, First Out) – as well as hybrid approaches that can be adapted to the specific logistics needs of each production or distribution environment.

Benefits of shuttle warehouses

Implementing an automated shuttle warehouse offers multiple advantages:

• Space optimization: maximum use of warehouse capacity and storage density.

• Operational speed: significantly faster pallet loading and retrieval.

• Higher safety: reduced manual handling and integration of advanced detection systems.

• Flexibility: compatible with different pallet formats and load units.

• Reliability: smooth operations with reduced wear thanks to intelligent shuttle kinematics.

• Sustainability: lower energy consumption and the possibility of reusing or relocating existing installations.

Applications across industries

Logiss shuttle warehouses are used in a wide range of industries, from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals, from cold storage logistics to electronics and household appliances distribution. Thanks to their ability to operate within a broad temperature range, they guarantee consistent performance even under extreme conditions.

Logiss: expertise in complex shuttle projects

Logiss has extensive experience in the design, installation, and relocation of complex shuttle warehouse systems. A relevant example is the relocation of a shuttle warehouse from Padua to BMS headquarters in Evergem, Belgium, where the system was successfully dismantled, transferred, and reinstalled, ensuring full operational reliability.

This project demonstrates how Logiss is not just a supplier of automated storage systems but a strategic partner for companies seeking to modernize their internal logistics, improve warehouse flows, and implement tailored material handling solutions.