Through its client 2-Con AB, Jetlogistics received the prestigious assignment to assist when their customer faced the challenge of relocating multiple production lines across Europe.

For almost 30 years, 2-Con AB has tackled challenges related to repairing, rebuilding, and streamlining production facilities for the manufacturing industry. Through staffing, training, and advisory services, they ensure and refine production in collaboration with their customers, promoting safe and cost-effective operations—everything aimed at maintaining and improving their clients’ competitiveness.

In this project, they needed a logistics partner capable of handling an intricate and evolving transport puzzle. With two factories closing, all production material needed to be relocated efficiently to new sites—primarily a warehouse in the Nordics, with additional shipments within Nordics and northern Europe.

Jetlogistics took on this highly complex logistics challenge, demonstrating why an experienced and dedicated partner is essential for large-scale industrial relocations.

Project Scope

The initial plan was to transport 60 trailers from Nordics to northern Europe. However, as the customer re-evaluated their logistics strategy, the project expanded significantly. The final operation involved:

• Two origins
• Primary destination: In the Nordics
• Additional shipments: Within Nordics and northern Europe.
• Total volume: 190 trailers, including oversized cargo

The cargo itself consisted of entire production lines, including large conveyor systems, with some components measuring up to 2×9 metres. Weight limitations required careful pallet construction to keep loads within the 15-tonne trailer capacity. Specialised jumbo trailers were used to accommodate the height, and load masters and ramps were essential to facilitate loading and unloading.

Road transport was the primary mode used, requiring meticulous route planning to account for loading and unloading capacity, driver rest periods, and traffic congestion. A portion of the cargo was moved to a location outside of the EU, introducing customs complexities. Jetlogistics handled all necessary documentation and clearance procedures, preventing unnecessary delays and ensuring smooth cross-border transport.

Tight Timelines and High-Season Constraints

Jetlogistics had a solution ready within a day of receiving the initial inquiry, proposing to complete the transport within two weeks. However, as the project scope massively evolved from 60 to 190 trailers, the timeline remained tight:

• First trailer loaded: 30 October 2024
• Final trailer unloaded: 18 December 2024, 19:00

This period coincided with peak season for European road freight, making trailer availability scarce. At the height of operations, 12-13 trailers were moving daily from multiple locations to different destinations. Jetlogistics had to manage several subcontractors, ensuring smooth coordination between suppliers, drivers, and the end customer, all while also navigating disruptions such as vehicle breakdowns, weather conditions, and holiday-related traffic surges. 

Overcoming Challenges

The project was a constantly shifting puzzle, requiring continuous adaptation. Each change affected logistics planning, from sourcing additional trailers to adjusting loading and unloading schedules. Navigating these evolving demands, Jetlogistics ensured the operation stayed on track.

The relocation also coincided with peak season for European road freight, where securing trailers was particularly difficult. Leveraging its extensive supplier network, Jetlogistics overcame capacity shortages to keep shipments on schedule. Adding to the complexity, the cargo included oversized production line components requiring precise handling and transport planning. Jetlogistics arranged all necessary equipment, ensuring safe and seamless movement.

Careful coordination was essential, as warehouse staffing in Denmark was scheduled based on incoming shipments. Workers were brought in according to arrival times, making precise scheduling crucial to avoid inefficiencies and unnecessary costs. Jetlogistics maintained constant communication with suppliers, drivers, and warehouse teams to ensure everything ran smoothly.

Despite these challenges, Jetlogistics successfully delivered on time and to the highest standard. Nathalie Herget, Jetlogistics’ country manager in Sweden, personally oversaw the operation, using her expertise, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to ensure every piece fit into place. Her hands-on leadership was key to making this complex relocation a success.

Building Trust and Delivering Value

Over the first two weeks of seamless execution and issue resolution, a strong mutual trust developed between Jetlogistics and the customer. What began as a structured and cautious approach evolved into a collaborative partnership, driven by confidence in Jetlogistics’ ability to deliver. Their adaptability, proactive communication, and problem-solving on-the-go cemented this trust, transforming the dynamic into a true partnership.

“Jetlogistics took on the highly complex logistics challenge of relocating multiple production lines across Europe, proving why an experienced and dedicated partner is essential for large-scale industrial relocations. Despite tight timelines, high-season constraints, and evolving project demands, Jetlogistics successfully delivered on time and to the highest standard. Their adaptability, proactive communication, and problem-solving skills transformed the dynamic into a true partnership, ensuring seamless execution and issue resolution. Jetlogistics doesn’t just compete on price—it delivers value, providing tailored solutions and certainty in an unpredictable world.” Henrik Saranen, Director of Project and Sales at 2-Con AB.

With continuous support around the clock, Jetlogistics ensured immediate responses to any issue, no matter the hour. This level of availability reassured the customer that challenges could be tackled in real time, preventing costly delays. 

Jetlogistics demonstrated remarkable adaptability by adjusting schedules, sourcing last-minute equipment, and directly coordinating with drivers and warehouses. This proactive approach ensured that even the most unexpected challenges were swiftly managed.

Conclusion

By the time the final two trailers arrived—just moments before the destination warehouse closed for the holidays—Jetlogistics had proven its ability to manage even the most demanding industrial relocations with precision.

In complex logistics operations, success isn’t just about moving goods from A to B—it’s about anticipating obstacles, adapting to changing conditions, and maintaining control at every stage. Jetlogistics brought all of this to the table, providing clarity, continuity, and confidence throughout the project.

For companies navigating large-scale, time-sensitive relocations, Jetlogistics stands out not through low-cost promises, but through consistent, value-driven execution. When the stakes are high, they don’t just deliver cargo—they deliver peace of mind.