In August 2024, the Slovenian Armed Forces carried out a humanitarian mission to deliver essential aid to civilians in Gaza. Using a Spartan C-27 aircraft, the mission involved transporting food and blankets to Jordan, from where they were further distributed to support people in need.

Challenge

Loading humanitarian aid into military aircraft must be executed quickly and safely under time-sensitive conditions. With large volumes of food and blankets packed onto pallets, the Slovenian Armed Forces required an efficient loading solution that minimized delays and reduced manual handling risks.

Solution

Meijer Handling Solutions contributed to this mission by providing KOOI® Rollerized Tine Extenders. These innovative tine extenders enabled ground crews to load aid pallets into the Spartan C-27 aircraft with greater speed, safety, and precision.

By reducing handling time and ensuring secure pallet placement, the Rollerized Tine Extenders helped streamline the loading process, allowing the mission team to focus on the critical task of delivering humanitarian relief.

Results

• Faster loading: Aid pallets were loaded more efficiently, saving valuable time.
• Improved safety: Reduced manual handling risks for the ground crew.
• Operational reliability: The mission could proceed smoothly without delays.

Conclusion

While Meijer Handling Solutions’ role was modest compared to the scale of the operation, we are proud that our technology contributed to the safe and efficient delivery of humanitarian aid. Supporting those on the ground to bring vital supplies to people in need reflects our commitment to providing solutions that make a difference.