Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis) has launched a new storage control system to speed up the processing of e-commerce goods.
The Hactl-owned subsidiary invested in its Hacis Storage Control System (HSCS) at its e-commerce fulfilment centre as part of efforts to support the ongoing growth of e-commerce demand.
The new system integrates advanced automated storage and retrieval technology with high-speed tote stacker cranes and Automated Guided Vehicles working together to retrieve and deliver inventory to workstations for order processing, creating a seamless “goods-to-person” model.
The new system is also integrated with the warehouse management system so it can synchronise real-time data with customers’ planning systems and e-commerce platforms to improve visibility and inventory control throughout the fulfilment cycle.
The system should reduce manual handling and improve operational efficiency and inventory accuracy.
Hacis said that it would double its E-commerce Fulfilment Centre’s (HEFC) daily outbound processing capacity as well as improving turnaround times and support “increasingly demanding fulfilment schedules”.
Ringo Chan, executive director of Hacis, said: “E-commerce supply chains continue to evolve rapidly, with customers demanding greater speed, visibility and reliability.
“This new system reinforces our commitment to innovation and enhances our seamless fulfilment‑to‑flight ecosystem, helping customers connect more effectively with global markets.”
The company has been investing in its HEFC in recent years. In 2023, it added a climate-controlled “one-stop-shop” facility to cater for the growth in cool chain e-commerce shipments at Hong Kong International Airport.
