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Table 4 Results with regard to the RoI and break-even period

From: Automation in cargo loading/unloading processes: do unmanned loading technologies bring benefits when both purchase and operational cost are considered?

 

Measurement unit

Loading plate

Transport belt

Skate + 

Return on investment after 10 years,

[%]

4%

11%

No positive ROI

Estimated break-even period

[years]

3 years and 8 months

3 years and 1 month

No break-even point reached