Air cargo terminals handle freight under intense time pressure. Cargo arrives from multiple shippers, is sorted across several zones, assembled into ULDs, and transferred to aircraft in accordance with strict departure schedules. In many terminals, forklifts and warehouse trucks handle hundreds of pallets per shift. The challenge is not simply weighing cargo. The challenge is to capture reliable weight data without slowing down the ground-handling process.LOGIWEIGH systems integrate weighing directly into the handling equipment already used inside the terminal. One of the earliest large-scale deployments of forklift-based weighing in air cargo operations has been running at MAMAN, Israel's primary air cargo terminal, since 2005.
The declared weight on the AWB is used for freight billing, customs documentation, and airline load planning. Incorrect weight data creates disputes between airlines, forwarders, and ground handlers that are costly and slow to resolve.
Aircraft load and trim calculations rely on accurate cargo weight. Significant deviations between declared and actual cargo weight affect aircraft balance, fuel planning, and safety margins. Reliable weight data at the ground handling stage prevents these issues from reaching the airline.
Weight discrepancies discovered after cargo departure are difficult to resolve. Capturing verified weight data at the point of handling creates a clear audit trail for airlines, shippers, and ground handlers.
LOGIWEIGH systems transmit weight data in real time over your existing Wi-Fi network using WPA3 encrypted communication. Through our WebService layer, data flows directly into your ERP or WMS with no manual entry or intermediate steps.
Additional integrations available via API and WEBSERVICE
Weight data serves different functions at different points in the 3PL workflow. The right weighing solution depends on where the gap is.
Before cargo moves to airside operations, weight confirmation ensures that documentation matches the actual load. This is the last opportunity to catch a discrepancy before the air waybill is closed.
When cargo is released to the consignee, a recorded weight provides protection against delivery disputes. A timestamped weight record tied to the handling event is the terminal's primary reference if a claim is raised.
Freight arriving from trucks is received and registered into the terminal system. Verifying weight at this stage ensures the terminal records accurate cargo data from the point of receipt, before any discrepancy can become the terminal's problem.
During pallet and container build-up, multiple consignments are combined into a single unit load device. Weight monitoring during this process prevents ULDs from exceeding airline limits and avoids the time cost of breaking down and rebuilding an overweight unit.
Air cargo terminals operate a mixed fleet of handling equipment. LOGIWEIGH provides weighing solutions for each type of vehicle used in cargo handling, with all systems connecting to cargo management platforms and ERP systems through the same integration infrastructure.
In high-volume cargo zones, integrated weighing systems capture weight automatically during each lift. No additional action is required from the operator. Weight data is transmitted directly to the terminal system with each handling event.
Weighing forks replace standard forklift forks and generate a weight record every time cargo is lifted. The weight is transmitted wirelessly to a cab-mounted indicator and from there to the connected terminal or ERP system.
LOGIWEIGH systems transmit weight data in real time over your existing Wi-Fi network using WPA3 encrypted communication. Through our WebService layer, data flows directly into your cargo management system or ERP with no manual entry. Confirmed integrations include SAP, Oracle, and Priority. Additional integrations are available via API and WebService.
LOGIWEIGH offers three types of weighing systems suited to air cargo environments: removable forklift weighing sleeves (SLIDE&WEIGH) for on-demand use across a mixed handling fleet; integrated weighing systems for warehouse trucks used in high-volume cargo zones; and weighing forks for counterbalance forklifts handling intake and export operations. All three connect to cargo management platforms and ERP systems through the same Wi-Fi and WebService infrastructure.
LOGIWEIGH systems connect via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RS232, or WebService, depending on the integration requirements. Each weighing event generates a timestamped record that can be matched to an air waybill number, ULD identifier, handling event, or operator within the cargo management system. Confirmed integrations include SAP, Oracle, and Priority. Additional cargo-specific integrations are available through the LOGIWEIGH WebService API.
Yes. SLIDE&WEIGH is designed for standard industrial forklifts operating in warehouse and cargo handling zones. It slides onto standard forks in under 60 seconds and is removed in the same time, leaving the forklift fully available for all other tasks. The unit connects wirelessly to a handheld or cab-mounted indicator and transmits weight data to the terminal system over Wi-Fi.
LOGIWEIGH's parent company, Shkila Ltd., has been manufacturing professional weighing systems since 1983 and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certifications. MAMAN, Israel's primary air cargo terminal, has operated LOGIWEIGH forklift weighing systems since 2005, representing one of the earliest deployments of forklift-integrated weighing in an air cargo facility.
Yes. Each weighing event generates a timestamped weight record that can be tied to a specific AWB number, ULD reference, operator ID, or handling event within the connected cargo management system. The record is created at the point of handling and stored without manual entry, supporting AWB accuracy, customs documentation, and airline claims management.
LOGIWEIGH operates through international distribution partners. If you are an air cargo ground handler evaluating weighing solutions, or a distributor looking to add cargo terminal weighing to your portfolio, contact us to discuss your requirements.
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