A system including: a self-contained module configured to install within a cargo vehicle; and a controller. The self-contained module includes: a shelf assembly; and a robotic assembly. The shelf assembly includes: shelves configured to store packages; and a chute extending between the shelves and configured to locate proximal a driver cab of the cargo vehicle. The robotic assembly includes: an end effector configured to manipulate the packages; a robotic arm configured to manipulate the end effector across the shelves; and an elevator configured to maneuver the robotic arm between the shelves. The controller is configured to: identify a shelf occupied by a package associated with a delivery location; trigger the elevator to maneuver the robotic arm to the shelf; and trigger the robotic arm to withdraw the package, via the end effector, toward the chute prior to arrival of the cargo vehicle at the delivery location.

A loading arrangement for loading and unloading load units on and/or off a vehicle comprises a frame, wherein said frame has first and second ends and to be fastened to the vehicle in a detachable manner. The arrangement comprises also a transferring device for catching and transferring the load unit on and/or off the vehicle, said transferring device comprising a gripping point to be gripped by a hook system of the vehicle and a catching device for catching said load unit and for transferring it on or off the vehicle, when the transferring device is operated by said hook system of the vehicle. The frame comprises a dock, which is arranged in the first end of the frame and wherein the dock comprises a receiving portion for receiving the transferring device for at least loading and unloading said frame on and/or off the vehicle by the transferring device when said transferring device is operated by a hook system of the vehicle.

A system including: a self-contained module configured to install within a cargo vehicle; and a controller. The self-contained module includes: a shelf assembly; and a robotic assembly. The shelf assembly includes: shelves configured to store packages; and a chute extending between the shelves and configured to locate proximal a driver cab of the cargo vehicle. The robotic assembly includes: an end effector configured to manipulate the packages; a robotic arm configured to manipulate the end effector across the shelves; and an elevator configured to maneuver the robotic arm between the shelves. The controller is configured to: identify a shelf occupied by a package associated with a delivery location; trigger the elevator to maneuver the robotic arm to the shelf; and trigger the robotic arm to withdraw the package, via the end effector, toward the chute prior to arrival of the cargo vehicle at the delivery location.

A trailer for lifting and positioning at least one reel thereon. The trailer includes a pair of articulated arms comprising a first elongate member and a second elongate member pivotally mounted to the first elongate member. The first elongate members are generally horizontal and movable relative to the trailer between a retracted position and a rearwardly extended position. The second elongate members are pivotable between a horizontal position in parallel alignment with the first elongate members and an upright position wherein the second elongate members are orthogonal to the first elongate members. The second elongate members are provided with respective jacks to stabilise them with respect to the ground surface. A hoist to lift the reel from the support surface to an effective height greater than an effective height of a deck of the trailer is disposed between the second elongate members.

The present disclosure relates to a crane arrangement (2) comprising a crane controller (200) for control of movement of a crane tool assembly (10) arranged at a second, free end of a crane boom system, said crane controller being arranged to receive a directional command for rotational displacement of the tool around its rotation axis, z_r, from an initial pointing direction, x0, of the direction indicator (11) of a tool (9) and to based thereon control at least one of said plurality of actuators to perform displacement of the tool around its rotation axis, z_r according to the directional command to a desired pointing direction, x1, of the direction indicator. The crane controller is further arranged to receive a drive command for movement of the crane tool assembly and to control at least one of said plurality of actuators to perform movement of the crane tool assembly along the desired pointing direction, x1, of the direction indicator (11) of the tool (9).