US company FreightScan, LLC, a leader in the development and deployment of innovative technology for the freight and logistics industry, has developed the world’s first forklift-mounted dimensioning cargo scanning system, the FL1000. The revolutionary FL1000 mounts directly to the mast assembly of a forklift and scans freight on a standard 48″ x 40″ skid up to 50″ high at any location within a cargo facility loading dock or warehouse while the freight is still on the forklift.

FreightScan CEO, Andre Johnson, says the FL1000 is going to resolve the myriad of workflow problems which have restricted cargo facilities which utilise cross-docking, multi-scales or have other warehouse constraints from implementing 100% dimensioning of their cargo. The FL1000 system captures cubed dimensions, a digital and laser image for 100% of scanned freight, and incorporates this data and visual record with every waybill in three seconds.

Efficiency Boosted. The machine is fast, accurate, reliable and its automated data generation of correct dimensions and chargeable weight generates virtually instantaneous revenue gains and operational efficiencies for users. The company will formally launch the FL1000 onto global markets in January 2009. The company is anticipating a great deal of interest from all segments and markets within the logistics and warehousing sector.

QUOTABLE: “This will be an important step forward for the entire industry.” - ANDRE JOHNSON

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