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Pallet Shuttle System in Belgium

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The Pallet Shuttle is a semi-automatic high-density storage system. An electrically powered shuttle cart moves along rails inside deep storage channels to load and retrieve pallets. The forklift operator stays in the aisle and controls the shuttle via tablet — no need to drive into the rack.

MagazijnService.be designs, supplies, and installs pallet shuttle systems throughout Belgium. Compatible with both LIFO and FIFO operation.

Advantages of the Pallet Shuttle System

  • High storage density — channels can be more than 60 metres deep; minimal clearance between levels
  • Faster operations — forklift works only in the aisle, significantly more cycles per hour than drive-in racking
  • Multiple SKUs — one SKU per channel, multiple channels per rack; more SKU diversity than drive-in
  • LIFO and FIFO compatible — configure per-channel depending on stock rotation requirement
  • Forklift safety — forklifts never enter the racking, eliminating rack damage and accident risk
  • Cold storage savings — compact footprint reduces cooled volume and energy consumption
  • Scalable to full automation — system can be upgraded to automated cranes or shuttle systems

Applications

  • Food and beverage distribution — high throughput, FIFO for perishables
  • Cold and frozen storage — energy efficiency through high density
  • E-commerce and retail DC — fast goods-in/goods-out with fewer aisle movements
  • Manufacturing buffer storage — high volume of same SKU per channel

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FAQ
Question - answer
What is a Pallet Shuttle system?
The Pallet Shuttle is a semi-automated storage system where a motorised cart (the shuttle) moves inside the racking channel to store and retrieve pallets, controlled remotely by an operator. It removes the need for a forklift to enter the channel.
What are the main benefits of a Pallet Shuttle?
It combines the high storage density of drive-in racking with faster, safer pallet handling, since the shuttle does the work inside the channel instead of a forklift. This reduces damage to racking and pallets and speeds up loading/unloading.
Is the Pallet Shuttle suitable for cold storage?
Yes, it is widely used in cold and frozen storage facilities, because fewer forklift movements inside the channels mean less time with cold room doors or channels exposed, improving energy efficiency.
Can the Pallet Shuttle work with FIFO and LIFO?
Yes, depending on the configuration (single or double-entry channels), the system can be set up for either LIFO (last in, first out) or FIFO (first in, first out) stock rotation.
Do I need special training to operate a Pallet Shuttle?
Operators need basic training on the remote control and safety procedures, which we provide as part of installation. The shuttle itself handles the pallet movement inside the channel automatically.
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