High-Speed Sortation Enables 300% Capacity Growth in Cross-Dock Operations

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High-Speed Sortation Enables 300% Capacity Growth in Cross-Dock Operations

Case study showing how Andlauer Transportation Services tripled daily freight volume using Intelligrated high-speed sliding shoe sorters while reducing personnel by 30%.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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This case study details the implementation of automated cross-docking systems at Andlauer Transportation Services across Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto facilities. The deployments replaced manual sorting with Intelligrated high-speed sliding shoe sorters operating at 350-550 feet per minute, achieving 8,400 pieces per hour throughput and 99.4% accuracy. The systems integrated accumulation conveyors, merges, scanners, and PC-based controls to support next-day LTL and parcel delivery across 21 Canadian depots.

Key takeaways

High-speed sliding shoe sorters increased sortation capacity from 2,500 to 8,400 pieces per hour

Montreal facility achieved 300% volume growth with 30% fewer personnel after automation

Cross-docking with automated sortation eliminated storage requirements and reduced missed connections

Dual-sided sorters with recirculation lanes maintained 99.4% accuracy at 350-550 fpm

PC-based controls integrated with customer shipping systems enabled pre-labeled parcel induction

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