DB Schenker in Borås has taken the next step in efficiently moving goods with tight timeframes by automating internal transports and increased productivity alongside improved safety and reduced production damages. The terminal has successfully implemented Jungheinrich Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) with Kollmorgen technology and is the first terminal within DB Schenker land to use automated forklifts in terminal operation.
DB Schenker in Borås, Sweden, has successfully implemented Jungheinrich Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) with Kollmorgen technology. As a leading provider of land transports of both goods and parcels, this marks a significant milestone in the company’s automation of intralogistics.
Fredrik Ottosson, Terminal & CoDi Manager at DB Schenker Land in Borås, highlights the challenges faced by the facility in efficiently moving goods within tight timeframes. "The main challenge on this site is to move a lot of goods in a very short time," says Ottosson. “We also have a target in cluster SE/DK Land to increase automation within our terminals. This is showing a good step forward in this direction”.
Recognizing the potential of AGV technology to enhance efficiency and streamline operations, DB Schenker chose Jungheinrich AGVs with Kollmorgen technology for their proven track record and tailored solutions. “We have six AGVs working in two shifts. They are running parcels to and from the sorting facility and preparing the operations for the new shift”, explains Fredrik Ottosson.
Jungheinrich, renowned for its intralogistics expertise, provided a comprehensive system design encompassing AGV vehicles equipped with Kollmorgen's automation kit. Bardia Emad, Head of Automation Units Nordic at Jungheinrich, emphasized the company's commitment to automation and the integration of their middleware, the Jungheinrich Logistics Interface, facilitating seamless operation control via tablets. "We are proud to work in this innovative way, and that this is one of the first automated forklifts in DB Schenker Land," remarked Bardia Emad, highlighting the pioneering nature of the project.
Kollmorgen, a key partner in the project, supplied system software and vehicle hardware for fleet management, routing, and navigation solutions. Mikael Ekman, Key Account Manager at Kollmorgen, emphasized the versatility of Kollmorgen NDC Solutions, enabling automation across various vehicle types and navigation methods. Mikael noted the successful transition from manual to automated operations, with emphasis on the meticulous change management and stakeholder involvement achieved by DB Schenker Land in Borås.
