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“ Research is forecasting the global logistics market to be worth around US $ 12tn in 2023 , almost triple its 2018 value . This rate of growth has put additional pressure on the transportation and warehousing industry to move goods quickly , safely , and efficiently ,” explains Halma .
“ The most recent statistics reported 819 deaths and 270,000 injuries occurring in the USA in one year . Of these , more than 25 % of accidents happened at loading docks , with accidental drive-aways accounting for around a quarter of these accidents . Each accident is estimated to cost US $ 189,000 and for every accident , there are 600 near misses .”
With most accidents caused as a result of misunderstanding or miscommunication , SPS – a Halma company – has designed an innovative solution using technological advancements to remove the need for verbal communication when it comes to loading updates . As such this solution prevents accidental drive-aways by locking the delivery vehicle to the loading bay door for safe loading and unloading .
“ Initially developed in response to a customer request , the Salvo Loading Dock Safety System is now installed at tens of thousands of loading bays globally . Once implemented , customers report no accidental drive-offs , keeping workers and drivers safe and ensuring compliance with all Health and safety regulations ,” explains Halma . supplychaindigital . com 119