Abstract: A multi-tenant multi-user multi-airline cargo consolidation and processing center for processing cargo with an enclosed high security small footprint multi-level structure operably connected to an airport. The center having a plurality of secure floors, each secure floor with a secure landside cargo acceptance and delivery area for receiving cargo, a security inspection zone, and an automatic storage and retrieval system zone. The secure floors connect to a cargo build up/break down area via a floor connection mechanism. A transfer vehicle unit load device area and a government agency zone can be used for moving and clearing the cargo. The center can have a plurality of landside entry/exit areas, one for each secure floor and an airside entry/exit area. Scanners connected to a network, reading data devices on the cargo can connect with computers and scheduling models to automate the cargo movement process.

Abstract: A multi-tenant multi-user multi-airline cargo consolidation and processing center for processing cargo with an enclosed high security small footprint multi-level structure operably connected to an airport. The center having a plurality of secure floors, each secure floor with a secure landside cargo acceptance and delivery area for receiving cargo, a security inspection zone, and an automatic storage and retrieval system zone. The secure floors connect to a cargo build up/break. down area via a floor connection mechanism. A transfer vehicle unit load device area and a government agency zone can be used for moving and clearing the cargo. The center can have a plurality of landside entry/exit areas, one for each secure floor and an airside entry/exit area. Scanners connected to a network, reading data devices on the cargo can connect with computers and scheduling models to automate the cargo movement process.

Abstract: A method for assembling and shipping an item using a security cleared space connected to a port authority, comprising the steps of: leasing the security cleared space to a user; obtaining at least one component for assembly of the at least one item; assembling the at least one component in the security cleared space; screening at least one person for entry to the security cleared space; readying the assembled item for shipment to a destination by entering data related to the assembled item into a processor with computer instructions that direct the processor to move the assembled item to a designated storage area or to an aircraft for shipment. A method for receiving an assembled item and disassembling the item into components for storage or shipment is also contemplated.

Abstract: A method for assembling and shipping an item using a security cleared space connected to a port authority, comprising the steps of: leasing the security cleared space to a user; obtaining at least one component for assembly of the at least one item; assembling the at least one component in the security cleared space; screening at least one person for entry to the security cleared space; readying the assembled item for shipment to a destination by entering data related to the assembled item into a processor with computer instructions that direct the processor to move the assembled item to a designated storage area or to an aircraft for shipment. A method for receiving an assembled item and disassembling the item into components for storage or shipment is also contemplated.

Abstract: A machine-readable medium connected to a network, having a processor, a data storage, an input device, and a display, containing computer instructions for instructing a processor to receive a first data related to at least one component for assembly of at least one assembled item, transport the at least one component to an assembly area for assembling the at least one assembled item, receive a second data related to the at least one assembled item for readying the at least one assembled item for shipment, store the second data in the data storage, and move the at least one assembled item to a designated storage area within the security cleared space for storage or to an aircraft connected to the security cleared space. A machine-readable medium having computer instructions for disassembling an assembled item into components for shipment or storage is also contemplated.