Container doors open. Hands-free.
ADOD opens container and trailer doors fully automatically in 2–3 minutes – as fast as a driver does it by hand. The last manual step, removed from automated loading.
Automation stops at the door. Not anymore.
Loading can be automated end to end – yet container and trailer doors are still opened by hand. ADOD removes that bottleneck.
Doors opened by hand
- Opening the doors requires a person on site
- A manual step breaks an otherwise automated process
- Labour is tied up in a routine task
Fully automated opening
- Doors open automatically in 2–3 minutes
- Enables fully automated loading processes
- Reduces the need for manual labour
Six reasons to choose ADOD
Full automation
Container and trailer doors open without anyone having to touch them.
Keeps the pace
2–3 minutes – the same time a driver normally needs to open the doors by hand.
Standard locks
Compatible with the locking mechanisms commonly used on containers and trailers.
Automated loading
The missing piece that makes end-to-end automated loading possible.
Less manual work
Frees your people from a routine task for more valuable work.
Versatile
Suits ports, loading docks and cargo areas – a wide range of operating environments.
Drive in. Doors open. Loading starts.
A simple principle – ADOD takes over the step that used to need a person.
Container arrives
The container or trailer is brought in front of the ADOD station.
ADOD opens
The device unlocks and opens the doors automatically in 2–3 minutes.
Loading continues
The doors are open and automated loading can start right away.
Wherever containers move
Container terminals where automation is growing and turnaround time is everything.
Trailer and container doors open before loading begins.
Logistics and freight hubs aiming for automated handling.
Download the ADOD brochure
Everything essential in one PDF – easy to share with your team and decision-makers.
- Operating principle and applications
- Benefits for automated loading
- Compatibility with locking mechanisms
Frequently asked questions
What is ADOD?
ADOD (Automatic Door Opening Device) is a device developed by MOS Engineering that opens container and trailer doors fully automatically.
How long does opening the doors take?
2–3 minutes – the same time a driver needs to open the doors by hand, so automation does not slow the process down.
Which doors is ADOD suitable for?
ADOD is designed for container and trailer doors equipped with commonly used locking mechanisms.
Where can ADOD be used?
In a variety of operating environments, such as ports, loading docks and cargo areas.
Who developed ADOD?
ADOD was developed by MOS Engineering Oy, based in Pieksämäki, Finland. The development is co-funded by the European Union.