Transport Logistic 2025: AKL-tec automates air freight inspection

With a newly developed inspection system for air freight, AKL-tec GmbH presents itself at Transport Logistic 2025 in Munich. The medium-sized company from Alsdorf announces its current technologies for automated freight measurement as the trade fair highlight. At the center of this is an advanced solution for the exact contour detection of goods – with a special focus on use in the air freight sector.

According to the description, the base of the new system is a technological reinterpretation of the Apache Contour, which AKL-tec first introduced more than 20 years ago. The revised version now specifically addresses current requirements in air freight logistics. This is because the permissible external dimensions of freight items vary significantly depending on the type of aircraft and pallet—a precise measurement is essential for optimal loading.

The system automatically measures the height, width, length, and volume of the cargo and additionally checks the contour. This allows one to determine whether an object fits into a particular loading unit or not. AKL-tec points to the practical advantages: the automated analysis supports palletization, prevents transport damage, and increases loading safety. At the same time, it reduces processing times in the handling process, thereby improving efficiency.

A live demonstration is planned for the visitors of the trade fair. The system will be shown in operation, accompanied by discussions with the company's experts. In addition to the new testing technology, interested parties can also learn about established solutions such as the CubiScan S9 or the AI-supported analysis tool Predictive Vision for Logistics. According to the company, the latter has already won an award. Additionally, AKL-tec is presenting the CubiScan N9, which was shown for the first time at this year's LogiMAT.