Brazil’s e-commerce is growing at an annual rate of over 20%, but the logistics infrastructure is lagging, especially in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and other cities where warehouse centers are facing the following pain points:
- Limited space: the height of loading and unloading platforms in old warehouses does not match that of standard trucks;
- High labor costs: traditional hitches rely on human labor for handling, with high accident rates;
- Climatic challenges: Humidity and high temperatures during the rainy season accelerate equipment corrosion.
Therefore, Brazilian customers prefer to purchase corrosion-resistant, adjustable, and high load-bearing Portable Loading Docks to cope with the changing operating environment.
Portable Loading Dock Parameters
| Item | YGY6-0.9 | YGY8-0.9 | YGY10-0.9 | YGY12-0.9 | YGY15-0.9 |
| Main Bean Size(mm) | 160*80*4 | 160*80*5 | 160*80*4 | 200*100*5 | 160*80*4 |
| Auxiliary Beam Size(mm) | 100*50*3 | 100*50*4 | 100*60*4 | 120*60*5 | 120*80*5 |
| Rated Load(kg) | 6000 | 8000 | 10000 | 12000 | 15000 |
| Variable Range(mm) | 1100-1800 | 1100-1800 | 1100-1800 | 1100-1800 | 1100-1800 |
| Bridge Length(mm) | 11400 | 11400 | 11400 | 11400 | 11400 |
| Bridge Width | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Solid Tire | 600-9 | 600-9 | 600-9 | 700-9 | 700-9 |
| Shelf | 10# | 10# | 10# | 12# | 14# |
| Tongue Plate | 14 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 20 |
| Machine Quality | 2400 | 2600 | 2800 | 3500 | 5000 |
YG hitch axle models purchased by Brazilian enterprises
For the Brazilian market, YG has launched the “Tropical Special Edition” hitch axle. The core configuration includes:
- Rust-proof upgrade: double-layer hot-dip galvanized + anticorrosion coating, adapting to the high-humidity environment in the rainy season;
- Flexible height: hydraulic adjustment range of 0.5-1.6 meters, adapting to the common Brazilian truck size;
- Super load-bearing: dynamic load of 4 tons, can pass 2 forklifts at the same time;
- Rapid deployment: 10 minutes to complete the assembly, without the need for specialized tools.
Typical Customer Choice: A logistics company in Sao Paulo purchased 8 sets of YG-2000H model at one time for handling 3,000 e-commerce parcels per day.
Efficient loading and unloading solutions provided by YG for customers
1. Project Background
In 2023, a port operator in Rio de Janeiro experienced a surge in container demurrage costs due to the inefficiency of traditional hitches (trucks waited an average of 2 hours).
2. YG Solution
2.1 Provision of 4 extended hitch bridges (6m deck) with a load capacity of up to 8 tons;
2.2 Customized non-slip textured bridge deck to cope with slippery road surface in rainy season;
2.3 Equipped with Portuguese operation manual and on-site training.
Why customers buy YG’s hitch bridge
- Excellent material: the main beam is made of Q345B manganese steel, with a long service life of 15 years (average 8 years for similar products in Brazil);
- Intelligent safety: automatic alarm in case of tilting, anti-skid locking device to reduce the risk of accidents;
- Energy saving and environmental protection: the energy consumption of the hydraulic system is 30% lower than traditional models, which is in line with Brazil’s green logistics policy;
- Flexible Expansion: It can be retrofitted with a roof, telescopic rail, and other modules to meet future business upgrading needs.