DTG Launches Caster Deck PowerStation to Safely Mobilize and Accelerate Air Freight Load-Planning Processes

The DTG Caster Deck PowerStation was designed for the air cargo fleet for the world’s largest ecommerce provider, Amazon Air.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Technology, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport, Batteries, Software, Internet, Hardware, ULD, Aircraft, Atmosphere of Earth, Atmosphere, Amazon Air, Radio, Weather, LFP, DTG, Health, Cargo
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UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, MASSACHUSETTS
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  • The DTG Caster Deck PowerStation was designed for the air cargo fleet for the world’s largest ecommerce provider, Amazon Air.
  • “Cargo, logistics and freight companies are continually looking for ways to be more efficient with their load-planning processes,” said Steve Shaheen, DTG CEO and co-founder.
  • “DTG Caster Deck PowerStations deployed at several Amazon Air cargo decks have accelerated the load planning process while also greatly improving worker safety while operating on top of caster deck systems.
  • DTG Caster Deck PowerStations accelerate and improve that process by enabling data to be collected and entered in real-time as cargo is prepared for aircraft loading.


DTG, the leading provider of industrial-strength power systems and mobile workstation solutions, today launched its patent-pending Caster Deck PowerStationTM, a mobile, battery-powered workstation that enables cargo, logistics and freight companies to optimize Unit Load Devices (ULD) weight balance planning on outdoor freight loading decks, at the point of task. The DTG Caster Deck PowerStation was designed for the air cargo fleet for the world’s largest ecommerce provider, Amazon Air.

“Cargo, logistics and freight companies are continually looking for ways to be more efficient with their load-planning processes,” said Steve Shaheen, DTG CEO and co-founder. “DTG Caster Deck PowerStations deployed at several Amazon Air cargo decks have accelerated the load planning process while also greatly improving worker safety while operating on top of caster deck systems.

Air freight load planning is a detailed, multi-step process of gathering data on the items to be loaded on an aircraft and calculating numerous aspects of the load plan. DTG Caster Deck PowerStations accelerate and improve that process by enabling data to be collected and entered in real-time as cargo is prepared for aircraft loading. The workstations feature a hybrid swappable power system to enable freight load-planning tasks to be performed continuously without needing to recharge batteries, allowing for 100% uptime. Furthermore, the DTG Caster Deck PowerStations feature a temperature-controlled chamber to protect technology devices from heat and cold, enabling the load planning processes to be done directly on the air freight dock in any weather. In addition, having the workstation in close proximity to the airplane allows the load planner to have direct radio communications with the pilot and the ground services equipment operators, further improving efficiency.

Air freight decks are typically constructed of multi-directional caster wheels, making it difficult to bring technology solutions onto them. DTG Caster Deck PowerStations are designed specifically for these surfaces and can be locked in place when performing a specific process or moved freely to another location to perform another task.

The DTG Caster Deck PowerStation joins the company’s comprehensive family of mobilized, battery powered PowerStations for key markets, such as warehousing/3PL, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare and retail. All PowerStations offer the industry’s safest and longest-lasting Lithium- Iron-Phosphate (LFP) batteries available, based on the company’s proprietary technology.

About DTG

DTG is the global leader in the design and delivery of mobilized battery-powered workstations and advanced Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) battery systems for industries such as industrial materials handling & logistics, healthcare, commercial food services and manufacturing. The company brings workforce automation and unrivaled battery system power to the point of task. DTG is privately held and based in Wilmington, Mass.

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