Shuttle Rack is a high-density automated storage rack system. Its core is a shuttle running on rack rails to automatically store and retrieve palletized goods. It is commonly used in foreign trade warehousing, logistics centers, and manufacturing, especially suitable for large-volume, few-SKU storage, significantly improving space utilization and operational efficiency. Use cases include: export consolidation warehouses, bonded warehouses, cold chain storage, etc. Notes: requires shuttle cars and lifts, high initial investment; strict requirements for floor flatness and rack installation precision; cargo dimensions and weights must be uniform. Differences from other terms: compared with drive-in racks, shuttle racks do not require forklifts to enter aisles, offering higher safety; compared with stacker crane racks, shuttle racks are more flexible but slightly slower for single-deep storage/retrieval; compared with gravity racks, shuttle racks do not rely on gravity and have broader applicability. Foreign trade practitioners should know the English name Shuttle Rack for accurate communication in inquiries, contracts, and technical documents.
📝 Examples
1. We plan to install a shuttle rack system in the bonded warehouse to improve storage density and picking efficiency for export palletized goods. (Note: Used in bonded warehouse scenarios, emphasizing storage density and efficiency.)
2. The customer requires the shuttle speed of the shuttle rack to be no less than 1.5 m/s and requires CE certification. (Note: Involves technical parameters and certification requirements, common in foreign trade procurement contracts.)
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