The Deliver-Assist system is integrated into a 26-tonne fully electric Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and includes an automated carousel developed in partnership with Actemium. This carousel allows for the efficient loading and unloading of mobile containers, which can be customised depending on the type of goods being transported.
Configurations include secure, insulated, or mesh containers, which are managed by a computerised system developed by Ereca.
This system ensures the correct order and traceability of goods throughout delivery rounds, automatically reorganising containers as needed.
By minimising handling and optimising loading, the system not only saves time but also improves the overall delivery experience for transport companies and urban users. According to Renault Trucks, Deliver-Assist enhances productivity by 30% through the automatic organisation of goods based on delivery routes and the complete automation of loading and unloading. This reduces the use of traffic lanes and the overall duration of delivery rounds.
The design eliminates the need to load goods in a specific sequence, making the process more flexible. Additionally, the system reduces the time spent on loading and unloading by eliminating the need for pallet wrapping. Goods are loaded directly into the containers, and at each delivery point, the relevant containers are automatically lowered to road level using a lift. This reduces the physical demands on drivers and removes the need for manual pallet trucks.
The system also enhances safety for the driver, who no longer has to climb onto a tailgate or manoeuvre a forklift, as goods are presented to the driver without requiring any manual intervention.
Jacky Perrenot is the first company to trial the system on behalf of Intermarché, aiming to optimise deliveries to the supermarket’s urban stores. This test comes at a time when urban logistics face multiple challenges, including stricter regulations, increased e-commerce demand, restricted delivery windows, and a shortage of drivers. The system also addresses the need to reduce noise and air pollution in congested city areas.