Cross Docking
Hybrid automatic pallet transport for cross docking
- Faster dock operations with risk-free upgrades to automatic transport
- Human–machine collaboration – manually handle the chaotic loading and unloading, automatically transport the pallets
- 24/7 operation – Triple fast payback time
- Use people for value-added, skilful jobs by applying automatic pallet moving – 1 operator can manage up to 5 cobots
Semi Automatic
Lorries unloaded manually at high speed (fast turnaround).
Worker rides a pallet truck, scans pallets, and dispatches them one by one.
Full Automatic
Fully integrated, automatic pick up from anywhere and drop off anywhere.
200 trucks in an orchestrated show.
This is how SF Logistics / China Post handle 1.5 million packages overnight.
The challenge
- Manual dock work limits throughput
- Long transport distances waste operator’s time
- Night shifts and peaks are hard to staff and hard to reliably plan
- There are simply not enough people for these jobs
The solution
- Upgrade to automation — downgrade anytime
- Choose your automation level
- Manual operation remains possible on all machines
- High-speed manual, semi-automatic, and automatic options
Pricing
RPL201
- Low CAPEX/ OPEX, maximum benefits
- Heavy-Duty, Robust
- Easy step on/ step off/ Manual operation
- Load capacity: 2000 – 3000kgs
EXP20
- A-to-B Automatic long-distance transport
- Easy upgrade from your nromal ride on pallet trucks
- Reduces walking & driving time
RPL201-x
- Automatic transport to multiple destinations
XPL201
- High-speed autonomous cross-docking
- Fully integrated with central traffic & task management
- Proven since 2020
Use cases
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FAQs
How do we increase cross docking throughput fast?
Move pallets faster dock-to-dock. Start manual, upgrade to semi-auto or fully autonomous in minutes – no process change, manual always stays possible.
How does this help with labor shortages?
Automate the long transport runs. People handle chaotic loading/unloading; cobots move pallets. 1 operator can supervise up to 5 cobots.
Is automation risky if volumes change?
Low risk, high flexibility. Choose your automation level and upgrade or downgrade anytime – with manual fallback on all machines.
Ready to move more pallets?
Get a free cross docking automation consultation.
Whatever level you choose, EP Equipment has the right solutions and let’s you set up in the pace that you are willing and able to go. Stay ahead and do it now or others will do it instead of you.
Our logistics experts are ready to advise you.