DB Schenker Uses Remote-Controlled Forklifts
28 Nov 2024
2 Min Read
CW Team
Forklifts are now being operated remotely at DB Schenker鈥檚 Contract Logistics site in Kassel, Germany. The drivers control the vehicles from a distance. With a remote driving setup, drivers are connected to several different vehicles at different locations via the enabl platform.
Lucas M枚mken, Vice President Global Engineering & Innovation in Contract Logistics, DB Schenker: 鈥淭he collaboration with enabl allows us to react flexibly to fluctuations in demand and automate our processes to increase productivity. We see this partnership as a valuable addition to our CL digitalization strategy, which will help us to secure our competitiveness in the long term.鈥�
Julian Wadephul, CEO enabl Technologies: 鈥淥ur solution has been in continuous use at DB Schenker for nine months and has shown that our product meets the needs of our customers and market trends. This collaboration is a big step for us on the way to becoming a global leader in warehouse automation. We are pleased that our safety concept makes it possible to dispense with a support driver with immediate effect.鈥�
Remote-controlled driving has the potential to increase efficiency and eliminate staff shortages by separating the driver from the forklift. DB Schenker is continuing its collaboration with the German technology startup to increase the automation of its logistics processes. A Letter of Intent describing the long-term collaboration to scale enabl鈥檚 advanced remote control and automation technology for forklifts at several DB Schenker international locations was recently signed.
With around 72,700 employees at more than 1,850 locations in over 130 countries, DB Schenker is one of the world鈥檚 leading logistics service providers. The company operates land, air, and ocean transportation services, and it also offers comprehensive logistics and global supply chain management solutions from a single source. Aiming for a sustainable future of the logistics industry, DB Schenker continuously invests in innovative transport solutions, renewable energies, and low-emission products for its customers.
Forklifts are now being operated remotely at DB Schenker鈥檚 Contract Logistics site in Kassel, Germany. The drivers control the vehicles from a distance. With a remote driving setup, drivers are connected to several different vehicles at different locations via the enabl platform.Lucas M枚mken, Vice President Global Engineering & Innovation in Contract Logistics, DB Schenker: 鈥淭he collaboration with enabl allows us to react flexibly to fluctuations in demand and automate our processes to increase productivity. We see this partnership as a valuable addition to our CL digitalization strategy, which will help us to secure our competitiveness in the long term.鈥滼ulian Wadephul, CEO enabl Technologies: 鈥淥ur solution has been in continuous use at DB Schenker for nine months and has shown that our product meets the needs of our customers and market trends. This collaboration is a big step for us on the way to becoming a global leader in warehouse automation. We are pleased that our safety concept makes it possible to dispense with a support driver with immediate effect.鈥漅emote-controlled driving has the potential to increase efficiency and eliminate staff shortages by separating the driver from the forklift. DB Schenker is continuing its collaboration with the German technology startup to increase the automation of its logistics processes. A Letter of Intent describing the long-term collaboration to scale enabl鈥檚 advanced remote control and automation technology for forklifts at several DB Schenker international locations was recently signed.With around 72,700 employees at more than 1,850 locations in over 130 countries, DB Schenker is one of the world鈥檚 leading logistics service providers. The company operates land, air, and ocean transportation services, and it also offers comprehensive logistics and global supply chain management solutions from a single source. Aiming for a sustainable future of the logistics industry, DB Schenker continuously invests in innovative transport solutions, renewable energies, and low-emission products for its customers.
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