What are the advantages of platform semi-trailers in logistics and transportation
The platform semi-trailer boasts six core advantages in logistics and transportation: high loading and unloading efficiency, good ventilation, strong adaptability, cost-effectiveness, high safety, and versatility. The specific analysis is as follows:
- High loading and unloading efficiency: Flexible design enhances operational convenience
The fence structure is detachable
The cargo area of the warehouse-style semi-trailer features a fence design, which can be partially or fully dismantled or raised and lowered as desired, facilitating rapid operations with mechanized equipment such as forklifts. For instance, when transporting vegetables and fruits, the fence can be quickly opened for loading and unloading, reducing the exposure time of the goods and maintaining freshness.
Diversified door opening methods
We offer various door-opening options, including long-lock-bar double doors, short-lock-bar double doors, left-right opening, top-bottom opening, and double-layered storage racks, to accommodate the loading and unloading needs of goods of different sizes and shapes. For instance, the double-layered storage rack design allows for the layered transportation of different goods, enhancing space utilization.
II. Good ventilation and breathability: ensuring the quality of goods
Open-type storage rack structure
The strong air circulation prevents goods from rotting or getting wet. This characteristic is particularly suitable for transporting goods that require ventilation, such as live poultry and fresh agricultural products, ensuring quality and safety during transportation.
The top tarpaulin provides protection against rain
Based on the ventilation design, a waterproof tarpaulin can be equipped on the top to provide additional rain-proofing. For instance, when transporting light and bulky goods such as cotton, the tarpaulin can prevent the goods from getting wet while maintaining ventilation.
Third, strong adaptability: meeting diversified transportation needs
Transportation of multiple types of goods
It can transport agricultural and sideline products (such as vegetables and fruits), light and bulky goods (such as clothing and electrical appliances), engineering equipment (such as cables and toolboxes), etc., with a wide range of application scenarios. For example, when transporting electrical engineering equipment, the height and spacing of the fences can be adjusted to secure goods of different sizes.
Cross-domain application
It is widely used in logistics, transportation, construction, and other fields. For example, the 13-meter standard-sized pallet truck (with dimensions typically being 13000×2500×1600mm) can be adapted to different tractors, meeting cross-regional logistics needs. - Economic efficiency: Reduced operating costs
Low acquisition and maintenance costs
Compared to van-type semi-trailers, platform-type semi-trailers have a simpler structure and lower acquisition costs. Lightweight design (such as using high-strength steel or aluminum alloy materials) can also reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs, enhancing economic efficiency. For instance, a certain enterprise has reduced the curb weight by 1.5 tons through optimized design, saving approximately 20,000 yuan in fuel costs annually.
Reduce no-load rate for multiple purposes
It can transport a variety of goods, adapt to different transportation needs, reduce vehicle idle time, and improve overall operational efficiency. - High safety: ensuring the safety of goods and vehicles
Upgrade of security configuration
Equipped with safety bars, cushion pads, and other devices to reduce bumps and collisions during transportation. For example, when transporting fragile items such as glass, safety bars can prevent the goods from shifting, and cushion pads can absorb impact forces, reducing the rate of breakage.
Policy compliance
Comply with national standards such as GB 7258-2017 “Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety” to avoid fines and suspension risks due to unauthorized modifications. For example, from January 1, 2020, three-axle lattice-frame semi-trailers with a total mass of ≥12,000kg must be equipped with disc brakes and air suspension, otherwise they cannot be licensed.
Sixth, strong versatility: supporting customized needs
layered design
Some models support customized tiered design for storage racks, allowing for adjustments to layer height and spacing based on the type of cargo. For instance, when transporting light and bulky goods such as cotton and foam boxes, the tiered design maximizes space utilization and increases loading capacity.
Compatible with different tractors
Based on transportation needs, flatbed truck heads, high and low bed truck heads, etc. can be equipped to meet diverse transportation scenarios. For example, when transporting large equipment, high and low bed truck heads can be selected to reduce the loading height and improve stability.
