Jersey Post implements customised double deck lift

In a drive to improve environmental sustainability and operational efficiency, the company wanted to find a flexible and efficient solution for the loading and unloading of high-capacity double decked vehicles.Three standard loading bays fitted with traditional dock levellers service their existing trailer fleet. Working closely with Jersey Post, Hörmann Transdek developed plans for a modular double deck lift to create an additional bay for the growing parcels business.

Jersey Post group operations director for postal and freight Julie Thomas, says: “Investing in our fourth loading bay has allowed us to streamline our processes. We’ve increased our efficiency by speeding up processing times – something that is particularly important when there are late ferries or during peak events such as Christmas or when recovering from backlogs due to weather. We’ve invested in six double decker trailers, which can handle more freight and means less vehicles on the road, helping us to further reduce our emissions and impact on the environment. This is in addition to the cost saving we’ve seen by reducing the number of trailers we use.”

The completed solution consists of a surface-mounted, modular double deck lift with adjoining rear enclosed lobby, which connects to the side of the existing warehouse unit. The customised lobby has been constructed and fitted to provide a totally sealed and self-contained thoroughfare from the lift to the existing building.

With minimal construction works being required on-site, Hörmann Transdek was able to transport the pre-constructed lift and lobby direct from their Doncaster factory and complete the installation within four days.

The Transdek solution boasts a maximum lifting capacity of 6.5T and accommodates 12 roll cages or five pallets. 

For more information, visit www.transdek.com