In the wave of global logistics and warehousing safety upgrades, SEEZOL Technology, with its precise market insights and efficient delivery capabilities, successfully delivered the first batch of 20 forklift load limiters to a major logistics and warehousing center in Colombia. Currently, the equipment has entered the trial operation phase, and initial data indicates promising results.
Precise Needs Assessment in the Early Stage: Tailoring Solutions to Pain Points
As a pivotal trade hub connecting North and South America, Colombia has witnessed a surge in import and export volumes in recent years. The daily operating hours of forklifts in logistics and warehousing centers have increased by 40% compared to five years ago. However, behind this prosperity lurk hidden dangers. According to data from the Colombian Logistics Association, in the past year, there have been over 300 incidents of rack collapses and cargo damage caused by forklift overloading, resulting in direct economic losses exceeding 50 billion Colombian pesos.
The SEEZOL Technology team conducted on-site investigations in the logistics and warehousing facilities of major cities such as Bogotá and Medellín. Through two weeks of in-depth research and interviews with more than 200 forklift operators and safety managers, they identified three core requirements for the equipment in the local operating environment:
- In coastal warehousing centers with high humidity and salt content, the equipment must have excellent corrosion resistance;
- In highland areas with large day-night temperature differences, it needs to operate stably across a wide temperature range;
- Given the diversity of forklift brands and models, the equipment must feature high compatibility.
Based on the research findings, SEEZOL’s R&D team took immediate action. They upgraded the sensors to high-precision imported components, ensuring an accuracy of ±1% even in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 85°C. The device casing is coated with a marine-grade anti-corrosion layer, which remained rust-free after 1,000 hours of salt spray testing. Additionally, the team developed a universal mounting interface compatible with 12 mainstream forklift models and redesigned the human-machine interface with Spanish language support, making it intuitive and easy to use and ensuring seamless integration into local operations.
Efficient Preparation in the Intermediate Stage: Strict Quality Control for Smooth Delivery
During production, SEEZOL Technology employed intelligent production lines and monitored each device’s entire process using an Industry 4.0 quality management system. From raw material inspection to finished product delivery, each forklift load limiter underwent 12 inspection procedures and multi-condition tests simulating real-world operations, including performance checks under varying loads, speeds, and tilt angles, ensuring stable operation in complex environments.
For logistics, SEEZOL partnered with an experienced international logistics company, adopting a combined sea and land transportation model. With IoT tracking devices, they monitored the cargo status in real-time. The journey from the production base in China to the port of Buenaventura in Colombia was completed in just 12 days.
Impressive Data in the Later Stage: Enhancing Safety and Efficiency
One month into the trial operation, the data revealed remarkable results. The frequency of forklift overload alarms in the logistics and warehousing center dropped from an average of 15 times per day to just 2 times, representing an 87% reduction in overloading incidents. Maintenance costs for equipment failures caused by overloading decreased by 65% year-on-year, while cargo handling efficiency increased by 18%. Moreover, the Spanish-language interface received high acceptance, with 90% of operators reporting that they could master the device without extensive training.
SEEZOL’s after-sales team will continue to collect operation data and optimize parameters through a combination of remote monitoring and on-site inspections. This delivery not only demonstrates the company’s technical adaptation and service capabilities in overseas markets but also lays a solid foundation for further expansion into the Colombian and Latin American markets.
