GXO, Grupa Żywiec and Joloda Hydraroll transform brewery logistics through partnership and automation

• GXO: identified the opportunity, translated operational challenges into clear requirements, led the transformation and integrated the solution into the existing logistics operation.
  
  
• Grupa Żywiec: brought the customer and brewery operations perspective, helping ensure the new process supported production and distribution needs.
  
  
• Joloda Hydraroll: partnered with GXO to configure, deploy and support the Moving Floor technology in line with the defined operational and site requirements.

At the GXO-operated distribution centre for Grupa Żywiec in Elbląg, palletised beer products travel on a short, 5-kilometre shuttle route between the brewery and the distribution centre. The existing unloading process relied on pallet trucks operating inside semi-trailers, supported by forklifts for receiving goods and supplying production lines.

As volumes increased, GXO identified an opportunity to redesign this important process. The goal was to create an integrated operating model that could maintain throughput while reducing manual handling, vehicle movements, labour dependency and the risk of product and pallet damage.

GXO led the transformation by connecting operational needs with the right technology. The team carried out detailed operational analysis, reviewed established installations and worked with site stakeholders to validate the proposed approach. This ensured that technology selection remained anchored in measurable operational goals and the realities of the Elbląg site.

Grupa Żywiec and GXO aligned the new process with the requirements of the brewery and distribution operation. Joloda Hydraroll then worked closely with GXO to adapt the technology to the defined requirements and site conditions. Open, transparent and constructive dialogue supported the implementation throughout the project.

Automated Unloading: The Moving Floor mechanism transfers palletised loads directly from the semi-trailer to the unloading table.

Purpose-built Trailers: 2 dedicated semi-trailers were designed to seamlessly operate with the Automated Unloading System.

Integrated Unloading Table: The table receives goods directly from the trailer, supporting controlled load movement.

Operational Compatibility: The solution supports continuous shuttle movements while retaining the existing transport model.

Reduced Equipment Dependency

The operation lowered its reliance on pallet trucks and forklifts.

Lower Equipment Wear

Reduced pallet truck utilisation decreased wear on key drive components and helped minimise maintenance requirements.

Less Damage

Product and pallet damage decreased by 95-98%.

Greater consistency

Automated, controlled load movement created a more standardised and repeatable unloading process.

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