A man lifts a box with TAWI's container unloader.

TAWI Container Unloader + Loader

Enhance Your Logistics and Improve Employee Satisfaction with Smarter Container Unloading and Loading

Choose the product you want to lift
  • Baggage
  • Boxes
    Boxes
  • Containers
    Canisters
  • appliance and furniture
    Home appliances
Man inside container using TAWI container unloader to unload large boxes Woman lifts large package with vacuum lift to conveyor belt in container man lifting a cardboard box with a vacuum lift on a container unloader Man using TAWI container unloader and loader for ergonomic loading of boxes in shipping container Personnel at Yusen Logistics drive Container Unloaders through the warehouse Man at BGS Logistik using TAWI container unloader and loader

Container Unloading and Loading with TAWI

Improve Logistics with an efficient Solution

The Container Unloader + Loader is a fully mobile vacuum lifter and conveyor belt system specifically designed to optimise container unloading and loading, improving both efficiency and workplace safety.

  • Fully mobile - battery powered system with wheels
  • Integrated ergonomic vacuum lift - lifting capacity <50 kg
  • Easily switch between unloading and loading – the conveyor belt can reverse direction at the flip of a switch

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Adaptability and Improved Safety with the Container Unloader + Loader

The Container Unloader + Loader addresses warehouse and distribution centres’ lifting needs by solving the lifting challenges with its mobility and adaptability to fit different operations.

It also has user-friendly controls that operators learn quickly.

  • 1. Flexible modular system- easily switch been loading and unloading. Unload items to the conveyer belt or a pallet. The conveyer belt can be placed to the left, center, or right spot behind the platform.
  • 2. Fully mobile- has wheels and a battery-powered system that makes it easy to drive around to different doors or sites, which makes it an asset for the entire facility.
  • 3. Integrated ergonomic vacuum lift- it can lift items up to 50 kg. and is a one-handed operation that allows operator to grip items from any angle as well as rotate them. Also, it’s on a mast that can be raised or lowered and on an arm that allows it to move side-to-side and forwards/backwards to help operators reach items.
  • 4. Mobile conveyor belt- can adjust upwards, downwards, inwards and outwards for improved reach and ergonomics.
  • 5. Safe operator platform- it can be raised or lowered to give the user optimal reach, has safety rails that can moved into position behind the operator, and has a built-in stabilizing system to help when traveling over inclines.

Product Details

TAWI Container Unloader Diagram

  • Information
    Material:Carbon fiber arm or steel arm
    Weight limits:40 kg [MCU40] or 50 kg [MCU50]​
    Lifting speed: 0-1 m/s
    Arm Height:Steel 2625 / Carbon 2500
    Lifting Stroke:Steel 1815/ Carbon 1500
    Power requirements:400V / 50Hz
    Options:Fast coupling enables change of suction feet​
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    Container Unloader Arm
  • Information
    Belt Width:450mm
    Conveyor Total Width:590mm
    Capacity:80 kg/m
    Belt Speed:0.1-0.5 m/s (variable)
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    Container Unloader Belt Conveyor
  • Information
    Battery:In-direct charging capability
    Driving speed:0.25m/s
    Capacity:270 kg (max 2 people)
    Height:160 - 865 mm
    Power requirements:400V / 50Hz
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    Container Unloader Platform

The Container Unloader + Loader in action

Manual unloading and loading is time-consuming and labour-intensive

Companies that manually unload or load containers put employees at risk of injuries from repetitive lifting and fatigue. When this occurs it can also cause employees to slow down, resulting in the need for several people to complete the task. Consequently the task becomes more expensive. The U.S. National Safety Council found that work injuries cost $167 billion dollars in 2021. These injuries result in wage and productivity losses, medical expenses, administrative expenses, and employers’ uninsured costs. Additionally, other employees might be unable or unwilling to fill in for such physically exhausting tasks leaving companies scrambling.

With the TAWI Container Unloader + Loader, any operator, regardless of size or strength, can safely lift items up to 50kg (110 lbs.), reaching goods from the top to the bottom of the container with ease.

  • Increase Efficiency – Unload and load containers faster, reducing the need for multiple operators
  • Improve Employee Safety – Minimise manual handling injuries and fatigue
  • Maximise Cost Savings – Lower labour costs and reduce resource-intensive operations

A Real-World Success: Yusen Logistics, UK

At Yusen Logistics, container unloading was a manual, time-consuming, and high-risk task. After implementing the TAWI Container Unloader, they achieved:

  • Reduced labour requirements – Fewer employees needed to unload each container
  • Faster turnaround times – Unloading 520 containers per year now saves them £57,828 annually
  • Higher employee satisfaction – Operators experience less strain and fatigue.

Explore the Yusen Logistics case study.

By reducing the need for excessive labour, minimising the risk of injuries, and improving productivity, the Container Unloader + Loader is reshaping the way warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics operations handle loading and unloading.

Want to optimise your logistics operations? Contact us today to learn how the TAWI Container Unloader + Loader can support your business.

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