Double deck loading solutions
specialist, Transdek, is recommending
the introduction of a new loading bay
height at distribution centres
handling high volumes of deliveries
through fixed double deck trailers.

Most conventional loading bays are
constructed with a raised floor height
of 1200mm, yet double deck trailers
typically feature 900mm and 2.9m
decks. This necessitates the double
handling of product from the
warehouse on to the lift and then into
the trailer. To address this issue,
Transdek believes new distribution
centres should be built with dedicated
double deck loading bays with a
descending gradient to around
900mm. As a result vehicle fill time
can be significantly reduced, which
drives down costs, speeds up
turnaround and with less handling,
improves safety, says the company.