Transfer Vehicle (TV)
Fast ULD Movement Across Cargo Terminal Zones
Need a reliable way to link storage decks, build & break zones, and cold storage? The Lödige Transfer Vehicle (TV) bridges critical gaps in your air freight handling system. Whether servicing ULD storage, workstations, cold zones, or various areas within the terminal, it ensures seamless horizontal transport of 5 ft or 10 ft ULDs via integrated roller conveyor decks. Transfer vehicles and hoists are central components of Lödige Lift & Run systems.
Transfer vehicle for horizontal ULD transfer
Lödige Transfer Vehicles move ULDs between air cargo handling areas via rail-guided routes. They support two 5 ft or one 15 ft ULD, delivering loads up to 6,800 kg. With flanged wheels, side guides, and disc brakes, the vehicle ensures stable, safe, and precise transfers—fully compatible with motorized or passive roller decks.
Benefits of Lödige’s Transfer Vehicle
Designed for innovative air cargo terminals, our solutions provide measurable benefits by improving efficiency, ensuring safety and supporting seamless process integration.
Proven Features & Options
Transfer Vehicle (TV)
The Transfer Vehicle comes with a set of proven features and optional enhancements. These ensure reliable performance in daily cargo operations and allow flexible adaptation to specific terminal layouts and process requirements.
Features / Options
- 5ft Transfer Vehicle
- 10ft Transfer Vehicle
- 15ft Transfer Vehicle
- Integrated Turntable
- Integrated scale
- 508 mm transfer height without pit
Technical Data
Description | 10ft WEP | 15ft NEP |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,800 kg | |
| Length | 5,400 mm | |
| Width | 2,700 mm | 4,200 mm |
| Driving speed | up to 1.75 m/s | |
| Driving acceleration | 0.3 m/s² | |
| Conveying speed | 0.3 m/s | |
Automation Degree
Transfer Vehicles are automated, rail-guided systems designed for rapid and precise ULD movements across cargo terminal zones. Fully integrated into the Cargo Professional Suite, they support automated routing, real-time monitoring and efficient coordination between storage, build & break areas, and airside interfaces, ensuring reliable, IATA-compliant cargo handling.
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Air Cargo Terminal Equipment
Brochure, (07-2025)
Transfer Vehicles successfully in operation
Proven in practice, our solutions demonstrate their value worldwide every day.
Seamlessly connect airside and landside with Lödige Transfer Vehicles. At Turkish Cargo Istanbul, they ensure fast, safe ULD transport across terminal zones. Scalable, reliable and automation-ready – a proven solution for efficient cargo flow.
At SATS Terminal 5 Singapore, Lödige Transfer Vehicles have delivered reliable ULD handling across terminal zones for years. Proven technology ensures safe, efficient operations and long-term performance – trusted by leading cargo hubs.
Related Products
Discover Equipment for ULD Handling
Explore related products that support every step of ULD handling in your terminal. From acceptance to storage and onward transfer, these solutions ensure efficiency, safety and smooth integration into your cargo flow.
Elevating Transfer Vehicles (ETV) run on rails in storage aisles. They lift and move ULDs safely in high-bay racks, maximising vertical space and throughput.
ULD Hoists move 5–15 ft units vertically in seconds. Ideal for multi-level systems where speed, reliability and safety are essential.
Elevating Workstations bring ULDs to the perfect height. Ergonomic build-up and breakdown that protect staff and speed up flows.
Automated Guided Vehicles move ULDs flexibly across the terminal. Scalable, 24/7 available and safe – ideal for efficient cargo flows.
Storage Decks are where ULDs are kept in racks. This product is strong, friction-driven and scalable. It is designed to buffer cargo smoothly until it is needed.
Cool Rooms keep ULDs between +2°C and +25°C. Reliable, integrated cold storage for pharma, perishables and sensitive cargo.
Change ULD direction with full automation. Lödige Right-Angle Decks enable smooth 90° transfers using driven rollers and lateral wheels.
Powered Roller Decks move ULDs automatically in racks and docks. A robust base for faster, safer and more efficient transfers.
Turntables rotate ULDs up to 360° for smooth direction changes. Optional with Right-Angle Deck, they also enable 90° transfers in compact, automated layouts.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It enables horizontal ULD transfer between workstations, racks, and terminal sectors like cold storage, landside, and airside areas. It functions as part of a lift & run system for precise ULD routing.
Each vehicle can transport two 5 ft, one 10ft, or one 15 ft ULDs via its integrated roller deck, with a total capacity of 6,800 kg.
Yes. It interconnects with powered and passive roller decks using a guided conveyor surface and side flares for safe ULD alignment.
Disc brakes can stop a fully loaded ULD within 100 mm. Additional safety features include contour sensors, warning lights, acoustic signals, and automatic shutdown on control errors.
Two AC gear motors (2 × 5.5 kW) drive the vehicle along crane rails at speeds up to 105 m/min. One motor can drive at reduced speed in fallback mode.
Yes. It supports manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic modes, controlled via integrated systems or remote operations.
Yes. It spans the vehicle width and includes lighting, seat, dual control panels, warning beacons, fan, and power sockets.
Through a conductor rail system. In emergencies, the drive can be disengaged and the vehicle towed by forklift.