The transfer and reinstallation of an automated shuttle warehouse is a complex operation requiring specialized expertise, accurate planning, and precise coordination among multiple players. Logiss, a company specialized in intralogistics and material handling solutions, carried out for E’Log Automation a project to relocate a shuttle warehouse from a production site in Padua to be integrated into BMS’s headquarters in Evergem, Belgium.

BMS, part of the international Heylen Group, specializes in the distribution of consumer electronics and household appliances. With a broad and updated offering, it supports retailers and partners with reliable solutions in line with market needs.

This project enabled BMS Logistics to acquire a fully functioning, tested system, transfer it successfully, and ensure its full operability in the new logistics environment.

 

The Shuttle Warehouse: Technology for High-Density Storage

The shuttle warehouse is one of the most advanced solutions for high-density pallet storage. Based on automated shuttles moving along storage channels, it allows companies to optimize available space, reduce handling times, and increase safety in internal operations.

For a company like BMS, operating on an international scale, having a shuttle system means gaining a competitive advantage in terms of efficiency, speed, and reliability of logistics flows. However, transferring such a system from one site to another country involves numerous technical and organizational challenges.

 

The Stages of the Logiss Project

The project, developed by Logiss in collaboration with E’Log Automation, was structured into several phases, each characterized by a high level of complexity.

Analysis and Design
The first phase focused on studying the original layout of the Padua shuttle warehouse and defining the reinstallation specifications at the BMS Evergem site. Structural constraints, capacity requirements, and integration methods with existing systems were analyzed.

Controlled Dismantling
The system was dismantled methodically: each component – from the supporting structures to the rails, from the shuttles to the control systems – was cataloged and mapped to ensure traceability and correct reassembly.

Logistical Management of the Transfer
The components were transported using specialized vehicles, with packaging designed to preserve the integrity of electronic and mechanical parts throughout all handling stages.

Reinstallation and Calibration
Once in Evergem, the shuttle warehouse modules were reassembled according to engineering specifications. Calibration and rail realignment were carried out to ensure precision and reliability in shuttle movements.

 

Challenges Faced

The transfer of an automated shuttle warehouse cannot be compared to a traditional rack relocation. It requires managing complex components, ensuring compatibility with new layouts, and complying with European safety and handling regulations.

Logiss addressed key challenges such as:

• protecting sensitive parts during transport,
• adapting the system to a new site with different characteristics,
• coordinating suppliers, logistics partners, and technical teams,
• minimizing downtime to guarantee BMS’s operational continuity.

 

Benefits for BMS Logistics

Thanks to Logiss’s engineering approach and E’Log Automation’s coordination, the project delivered tangible benefits for BMS:

• Immediate efficiency: the system was restarted quickly, with performance matching the original.
• Cost optimization: acquiring and reusing an already functioning warehouse reduced costs compared to building a new system.
• Technical reliability: precise reassembly and testing ensured full shuttle operability.
• Sustainability: reusing an existing system also represents a responsible environmental choice.

 

Logiss: A Partner for Complex Intralogistics Projects

The BMS case shows that Logiss is not just a solution provider, but a strategic partner for managing complex intralogistics and material handling projects.

In addition to designing and building automated warehouses, Logiss offers high value-added services such as intralogistics system relocation, reconfiguration of existing systems, and consulting for technological integration.

Thanks to multidisciplinary expertise and a results-driven approach, the company supports both national and international clients in optimizing internal flows and managing tailored logistics solutions.

The transfer of the shuttle warehouse from Padua to Evergem for BMS is a clear example of how technical expertise, organization, and strategic vision can turn a complex challenge into a concrete and lasting result.

In a sector where efficiency and speed are key factors, relying on a partner like Logiss means counting on reliable, safe, and high-performing solutions for internal logistics management.