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Shuttle vs crane vs selective racking
Double your storage. Cut warehouse staff by up to 85%. Run 24/7. See how the storage choices differ, then tell us what your operation needs.
Selective racking + forklifts
Stacker crane AS/RS
Pallet four-way shuttle AS/RS
| Selective racking + forklifts | Stacker crane AS/RS | Pallet four-way shuttle AS/RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisles | One forklift aisle for every two rows | One crane aisle for every two racks | Deep lanes. Shuttles travel inside the rack |
| Height | Limited by how high the truck can lift | Up to 45 m for high-bay storage | Lifters link the rack levels |
| Building shape | Depends on rack and aisle layout | Best in long, regular buildings | Can suit varied building shapes |
| Handling more flow | More forklift moves and driver time | Plan crane capacity by aisle | Plan shuttle and lifter capacity together |
| Cold storage | People and trucks work in the cold | Rated from -25 °C | Rated from -25 °C |
| Labor | Drivers handle storage and retrieval | Automated storage and retrieval | Cut warehouse staff by up to 85% |
| Best for | Lower flow and direct pallet access | High, steady flow in tall buildings | Dense storage, cold rooms and 24/7 flow |
FAQ
Before you choose a system
Can I mix systems?+
Yes. Combine mini-load tote storage, pallet shuttles and AMR integration under one WMS. The parts warehouse reference design shows how they can work together.
Which system fits my operation?+
Share your floor plan, loads and flow. Tell us whether space, staffing or operating hours matter most. We will compare the options and propose the right fit.
Plan your warehouse
Double your storage. Run 24/7.
Get 2x the pallet positions in the same building. Cut warehouse staff by up to 85%. Tell us about your operation. We'll propose how to optimize it. An engineer replies personally.