Parcel+Post Expo 2024

Vanderlande showcases small parcel handling innovations

Online shoppers are now used to ordering a broad range of goods, which has created a challenge for parcel delivery companies. As well as handling increasing volumes, they must deal with significant growth in the proportion of small parcels coming through their depots.

Processing these items relies on manual activities such as heavy lifting and repetitive actions. This is an issue for the parcel industry because it is difficult to recruit and retain labour. To answer the needs of the overstretched depot, Vanderlande will be demonstrating PARCELTRAX – its new auto-consolidated bagging solution for small parcels.

Compared to manual and semi-automated handling processes, PARCELTRAX reduces the number of operators needed to manage the sorter’s capacity and throughput. It also utilises the existing footprint around and beneath the small parcel sorter to maximise use of space. In addition, the PARCELTRAX hanger system is compatible with all small parcel bags so it can be easily integrated into a sortation centre’s on-going operations.

The quality and reliability of Vanderlande’s sorting systems are well recognised by the leading industry players. In fact, the company’s products sort more than 48 million items every day and are used by the world’s top parcel delivery companies.

Vanderlande offers an extensive portfolio of integrated solutions, including unloading and sorting systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services. Its innovations provide fast, reliable and efficient automation technology with a proven track record in the most advanced parcel hubs. The company has been active in the industry for over 75 years.