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Guaranteeing vehicle availability for B2B sparkling wine flows from the Loire.
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Guaranteeing vehicle availability for B2B sparkling wine flows from the Loire.

Sparkling wine producer based in the Saumur region, active in B2B distribution. Faced with increased volumes during seasonal peaks or urgent orders, they needed a partner able to provide a reliable, fast, and always-available transport solution. With a vehicle availability rate of 99.97%, the provider enabled just-in-time dispatches to France and neighboring markets, even for last-minute requests.
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99,95%

damage free

98,2%

on-time delivery

99,6%

truck guarantee

Client profile & transport requirements

Business

Producer of sparkling wines using the traditional method; main operation in Saumur (Val de Loire); delivers pallets of wine to distributors, wine merchants, and HoReCa businesses in France and several Western European countries.

Volume & seasonality

Average of 19 shipments per month with peaks during October-December period (+28%)

Units & packaging

EU pallets 120x80 cm, 12 units per shipment, lashing straps and anti-slip mats, total shipment weight between 1,000 and 2,800 kg.

Delivery constraints

Narrow time windows (8 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.), tailgate, GPS tracking.

Targets

Reduce transit time by over 4 hours, trucks available on demand

Objectives

Faster average transit by 4–11 hours, average truck availability for 99.68% of orders placed, transport cost reduction by over 15%
6
 h
Saumur→Bordeaux transit time
633
 €
Example job price (Premium)
191
Number of transports in 2025
99.8%
On-time delivery rate

Transport solution & execution

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Route
Load
Vehicle
Transit time
Price
Saumur
Bordeaux
5x palette EU, 120x80 cm, 900 kg
VAN, Hayon élévateur
6
 h
633
 €
Saumur
Vannes
2x palette EU, 120x80 cm, 300 kg
VAN, Bâché, Hayon élévateur
4
 h
555
 €
Saumur
Lyon
Chargement personnalisé, 230x180x60 cm, 450 kg
VAN, Hayon élévateur
9
 h
444
 €
Saumur
Annecy
2x palette EU, 120x80 cm, 300 kg
VAN, Hayon élévateur
11
 h
388
 €
Saumur
Dietzenbach
2x palette EU, 120x80 cm, 300 kg
VAN
15
 h
468
 €
Saumur
Rotterdam
16x palette EU, 120x80 cm, 7 400 kg
Porteur, Hayon élévateur
27
 h
1414
 €
Bordeaux
Vannes
Lyon
Annecy
Dietzenbach
Rotterdam
Saumur

Before/after (last 6 months)

-0,09
Cost per shipment
-2h
Shorter average transit time
99.97%
Damage-free delivery rate

Procedures & Risk Control

Reliable, secure, and transparent delivery—backed by clear protocols, real-time tracking, and protective handling every step of the way.
Procedures & Risk Control

Strict 5-step carrier verification process with document checks and internal performance ranking

1

24/7 Track&Trace Team with continuous driver contact

2

Real-time shipment status updates via email & DONE Space platform

3
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