by Carlo Padilla (Content Writer)
A world struck by a pandemic is an unsafe environment for consumers to be moving around to pick up goods from their go-to establishments. This situation compelled companies worldwide to consider work-from-home arrangements, leaving only essential workers such as those in healthcare, emergency services and retail to remain onsite and fulfill their duties. With an increased number of consumers staying at home and buying goods for delivery, a huge boom for online retail and logistics was created.

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Back in 2020, which marked the peak of the pandemic, the e-commerce logistics market increased by a staggering 27 percent, according to Lloyd's Loading List. This unexpected growth resulted in shipping difficulties and other supply chain interruptions. Per Lloyd's, it was initially believed that the easing of lockdowns would see a fair number of consumers returning to brick-and-mortar stores, but recent data shows it has not necessarily been the case. A year after the pandemic peak, online and offline retailers remain cautious as the ever-changing lockdown measures make it difficult to anticipate consumer demand and keep inventory levels accordingly.
Logistics providers, however, are helping retailers handle fluctuating consumer demand for online purchases. According to Michael Clover, global logistics research provider Transport Intelligence's head of intelligence, "E-commerce has been one of the key growth sectors for logistics over the course of the pandemic with the rise in demand creating opportunities for LSPs and last-mile providers to grow rapidly, as long as they can help retailers react to the changes in consumer demands and manage wildly changing trading conditions."
Electric chain hoist
Henan Dafang Heavy Machine Co. Ltd's IP54- or IP55-rated Chain Hoist 2 has a maximum lifting capacity of 20 tons and height of 30m. Its lifting speed is 8 or 7m/min and traversing speed 20m/min.
This product has a lead time of 10 to 15 days.
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Electric pallet truck
The HRD/PT-02-0143 from Qingdao HRD Machinery Co. Ltd is an electric pallet truck that has an ergonomic tiller controlled by a key switch. It features an external control system, emergency switch, optimized harness layout, and a charger with improved heat exhaust and charging efficiency.
The lead time is 25 to 45 days.
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Electric forklift
The CPD-30 from Maxizm Construction Machinery (Qingdao) Co. Ltd is an electric forklift with a load capacity of 3,000 to 3,500kg and mast lifting height of 3,000mm. Maximum gradeability with load is 13 percent.
Power source is a lithium battery that charges in two to three hours and is good for six to eight hours of use. The battery has 95 percent energy conversion efficiency and a self-discharge rate lower than 1 percent per month. This truck has a lead time of three to 10 days.
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Motorized cart
The Trolley-974S is a motorized three-wheel cart manufactured by Jinjiang Jiaxing Supply Management Co. Ltd. It has a half-shaft drive axle, iron body and 800mm wheelbase. Carrying capacity is 600 to 800g, climbing angle ≤40 degrees and dump angle 360 degrees.
This cart measures 30x15x5cm and weighs 200g. It may come in any color. Its minimum order quantity is 1,000 units and lead time 15 to 25 days.
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Hydraulic hand pallet
The BD-HPJ-01-New is a hydraulic hand pallet jack with a carrying capacity of 2,000 or 2,500kg. Its fork has a width of 550 or 685mm, length of 1,100 or 1,220mm. This equipment has nylon, rubber or PU wheels.
Offered by Ningbo Better Design Industry Co. Ltd, this product has a required minimum order quantity of 12 sets and lead time of 20 to 35 days.
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Labeling machine
Zhejiang Kingpacker Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd's PLM-420PF1-8968 is a high-precision labeling machine for flat cardboard boxes. It has a labeling speed of 20 to 80 pieces per minute, precision of ±1mm, and labeling length and width of 15 to 300mm and 10 to 150mm. This machine has a voltage of 110 to 220VAC, 50/60Hz.
Lead time is 5 to 20 days.
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