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Multishuttle

A logistics manager faces a common dilemma: floor space is limited but picking volume keeps growing.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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A logistics manager faces a common dilemma: floor space is limited but picking volume keeps growing. A Multishuttle system addresses this through multiple autonomous carrier vehicles that transport pallets or totes independently across multiple levels within deep-lane racking systems. Each shuttle moves along rail tracks in parallel, multiplying picking capacity and reducing dwell time. Storage density can reach three to four times that of conventional pallet racks, with significantly faster access cycles. Multishuttle installations are standard in food distribution, pharmaceuticals, and high-throughput contract logistics.

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