
AHS/Menzies has implemented an advanced automated ULD storage system from Lödige Industries at its new Cargo Terminal in Queen Alia International Airport, Amman. The project, completed in JUL24, features a customized automated storage system with a 136 ULD capacity, including an Elevating Transfer Vehicle (ETV) for efficient storage and retrieval. The terminal incorporates a tailor-made conveyor system with powered roller decks and elevating workstations for optimized build-up and break-down processes. Lödige Industries also provided a cargo control system interfacing with AHS/Menzies’ cargo management system, along with mobile terminal equipment. Spanning 8,000 m², the facility includes a Very Narrow Aisle racking system with 2,400 skid positions for diverse shipments and pallets. An additional 4,000 m² of airside space accommodates GSE and ULD storage. The new terminal is expected to increase handling capacity to 60,000 tons annually, supporting AHS/Menzies’ regional operations and the Menzies Global Network.
Lödige Industries will provide ongoing maintenance support to ensure smooth operations for AHS/Menzies at this state-of-the-art cargo facility.
Guy Walker, Managing Director of Lödige Systems Middle East, said: “The fully equipped new freight terminal enables AHS to automate its ULD handling to a large extent and ensures a high throughput of cargo for long-term growth at the Queen Alia International Airport. As the leading supplier, we were able to meet all of the customer’s requirements ranging from design and production to commissioning and maintenance from a single source.” Dominique Ceulemans, Managing Director at AHS Jordan, added: “We are pursuing a long-term growth plan and have therefore chosen a reliable and powerful system from Lödige Industries to equip our new cargo terminal. The high level of automation allows us to handle cargo quickly, efficiently and safely thus achieving the high-quality service we want to offer our customers.”