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February 5, 2010

NTP Forklifts Australia has provided a new airfreight system to DHL Global Forwarding at its new facility at Tullamarine in Melbourne.

DHL has invested in new handling technology for airfreight cargo boxes to better serve customers with improved freight integrity and turn-around times. The new system has reduced handling costs, improved safety, reduced operating space and freight igloo damage.

The solution includes a powered conveyor handling system, linked by a slave pallet network. The slave pallets are transported within the warehouse by two custom-built 7,500kg freight box handling trucks by Jungheinrich Germany. The Jungheinrich trucks were supplied by NTP Forklifts Australia.

The units feature maintenance-free AC motors on all functions, regenerative braking, automatic park brake on standstill, 180/360-degree electric steering, and Jungheinrich ‘curve control’ (automatic speed reduction on cornering).

The 48-volt AC drive system is based on Jungheinrich’s proprietary MOSFET transistor and CanBus control network. The system is linked via SAAB connectors sealed to IP65 protection standards for high reliability.

The custom-built freight handlers also retain all standard Jungheinrich ergonomic and safety features. These include clear diver visibly, with adjustable steering position, solo-pilot hydraulic controls and a three-way adjustable operator suspension seat with lap-sash seat belt.

The DHL Tullamarine fleet also includes 13 Jungheinrich battery/electric counterbalance trucks and a five-tonne AC electric counterbalance truck, for handling odd or oversized freight.

NTP Forklifts is one of the largest privately owned forklift companies in Australia, and is the sole importer, distributor and service provider for Jungheinrich equipment.