Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for loading/unloading stackable cargo units (101) such as boxes (101) from a cargo space, such as a sea container (102). Such a device (100) comprises a movable arm (104) with a head (110), comprising an array with downwardly directed gripping bodies (e.g. suction cups (211)). According to the invention there is a second grip section (220) with which the cargo units (101) can be gripped at the sides thereof. Hereby also cargo units (101) of a top row can be unloaded quickly. The invention also relates to a method for the loading/unloading of a cargo space.

Abstract: A method for moving a stackable cargo unit (199) such as a bag (199) from a first location to a second location comprises the use of a device (140) having a head (250) comprising a first section and a second section, the first section and the second section hingedly connected and each section provided with needles for penetrating the stackable cargo unit (199). The needle is capable of moving along a trajectory so as to penetrate the stackable cargo unit (199). Then the stackable cargo unit (199) can be moved and subsequently released by moving the needle in the reverse direction. The invention also relates to a device (140) suitable for performing the method and an apparatus (100) comprising said device (140).