After a 15-week Copenhagen trial, WFS plans a wider rollout of CIND’s AI-powered cargo dimensioning system across EMEAA.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has marked a major milestone in the digital transformation of its cargo handling operations with the successful completion of a proof-of-concept trial of CIND’s Dimensioner in Motion System for palletised cargo.
The 15-week live operational trial was conducted at WFS’ cargo terminal at Copenhagen Airport, where the advanced vision-based measurement system was tested under real-world, high-throughput cargo handling conditions. Following the positive assessment, WFS has confirmed plans to roll out the Dimensioner in Motion System across its Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) region.
The next five WFS airport stations scheduled to deploy the system are Amsterdam Schiphol, Arlanda Stockholm, Barcelona, Liège, and Paris Charles de Gaulle, with further expansion expected thereafter.
CIND’s Dimensioner in Motion leverages stereo vision cameras, artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms to automatically capture dimensions and visual data of both standard and non-standard pallets while in motion. The system can measure cargo transported via forklifts, conveyors or Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), delivering measurements compliant with international standards with an accuracy of ±2 cm. Volume calculations are completed in under two seconds, enabling WFS to process up to 500 pallets per hour in high-volume cargo environments.
“The speed, accuracy and reliability of the Dimensioner in Motion System compared with traditional manual measurement is a clear efficiency gain,” said Jimi Daniel Hansen, Senior Vice President – Operational Excellence at WFS. “It improves overall cargo flow, provides structured data reports at shipment level, includes photo evidence of measurements, and performs stackability analysis based on pallet geometry to support better operational and customer decisions.”
The deployment represents the latest phase of digital collaboration between WFS and CIND, reinforcing their shared focus on safety, transparency and productivity through automated, vision-based cargo measurement technologies. It also aligns with WFS’ broader strategy to adopt automation and digital solutions across its combined WFS–SATS global network of 225 cargo stations in 27 countries, serving trade lanes that account for more than 50% of global air cargo volumes.
Marcus Schelin, CEO of CIND AB, said the collaboration continues to set new benchmarks for the industry. He noted that the Dimensioner in Motion solution has been jointly validated at speed in live operations to meet the demanding requirements of air cargo, positioning automated data capture as the next industry standard.
In 2024, WFS became the first air cargo handler to deploy CIND’s ContourCheck 3D modelling software, providing airlines with comprehensive digital reports and photographic proof that each unit is fit to fly. The system has since enhanced productivity, compliance and flight safety, while also supporting build-up training across WFS cargo stations in Europe.
Source: PR
