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Securing the transport of hydraulic equipment to Africa via a reliable pan-European network.
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Securing the transport of hydraulic equipment to Africa via a reliable pan-European network.

A specialist in hydraulic equipment for water infrastructure, this manufacturer needed to ensure the rapid and undamaged shipment of heavy and bulky components to over 40 African countries. Faced with diverse destinations and the need for transport flexibility during peak periods, access to a pan-European network of vetted vehicles enabled them to handle surges in demand while maintaining high reliability and security for every shipment.
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99,95%

damage free

98,2%

on-time delivery

99,6%

truck guarantee

Client profile & transport requirements

Business

Supplier of hydraulic equipment for water and irrigation; main site in the Lyon region; exports mainly to West, Central, and Southern Africa.

Volume & seasonality

Average of 13 shipments per month with peaks during March-June (+34%)

Units & packaging

Custom goods 320x150x120 cm secured with lashing straps and corner protectors, total weight per shipment between 2,500 and 6,800 kg.

Delivery constraints

Fixed delivery times, security cord for customs, GPS tracking.

Targets

Eliminate delays, reduce transit time by more than 2h

Objectives

99.08% of shipments delivered on time, average transit time faster by 4-8h, transport cost reduction of over 12%
9
 h
Lyon→Angers transit time
421
 €
Example job price (Premium)
164
Number of transports in 2025
99.08%
On-time delivery rate

Transport solution & execution

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Route
Load
Vehicle
Transit time
Price
Lyon
Angers
Chargement personnalisé, 230x180x60 cm, 450 kg
VAN, Bâché
9
 h
421
 €
Lyon
Arras
2x palette EU, 120x80 cm, 300 kg
VAN, Bâché, Hayon élévateur
11
 h
50
 €
Lyon
Strasbourg
2x palette EU, 120x80 cm, 300 kg
VAN, Bâché
8
 h
347
 €
Lyon
Nantes
10x caisses personnalisées, 180x140x60 cm, 3 500 kg
Porteur
25
 h
838
 €
Lyon
Genk
5x palette EU, 120x80 cm, 900 kg
VAN
12
 h
803
 €
Lyon
Maastricht
Chargement personnalisé, 230x180x160 cm, 1 100 kg
VAN, Hayon élévateur
12
 h
784
 €
Angers
Arras
Strasbourg
Nantes
Genk
Maastricht
Lyon

Before/after (last 6 months)

-0,16
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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