Shipping (Building)

Shipping buildings are part of the solid transport system used to move items automatically through the colony. They form the infrastructure for conveyor-based logistics, allowing materials to be routed between storage, processing lines, and destinations without direct dupe hauling.

Constructing a shipping network requires a Duplicant with the Mechatronics Engineering skill, so the system is not available until a suitably trained builder is assigned. Once the network is in place, it can be expanded with additional transport components to create more advanced automation and item handling setups.

• Conveyor Rail Sensors are unlocked by the Solid Management research, making them a later addition to the shipping toolkit.
• Shipping networks are used to automate the movement of solid resources, reducing manual labor and keeping production chains supplied.
• Because the system depends on Mechatronics Engineering, shipping infrastructure is usually introduced after basic base automation and power systems are already established.