Fuller trucks, fewer empty miles, more sustainable transport.
Thanks to Cargors, we utilize our trucks much better. We save costs, work more sustainably and have set up a smarter transport process. We would rather drive 30 kilometers round trip than 200 kilometers empty.
60–65%
load factor on return trips before
80–85%
load factor with Cargors
The company
Bolletje is a well-known manufacturer of rusk, crispbread and other bakery products. The company has a strong logistics operation, with in-house transportation in the Netherlands and part of Germany. To operate more sustainably and efficiently, Bolletje decided to reduce empty miles by transporting freight from third parties. This led to a partnership with Cargors.
Bolletje discovered that, on average, their trucks were only 60 to 65 percent full on return trips. That meant unused capacity and unnecessary empty miles. The goal: increase load factors and make transportation more efficient and sustainable.
Rick Beld, logistics team leader at Bolletje, saw an opportunity to better utilize routes while contributing to more sustainable transportation. The challenge was finding a solution that allowed Bolletje to take on third-party freight without adding complexity to the operation.
How Cargors helped
Bolletje partnered with Cargors to structurally reduce empty miles. Cargors provides a platform where carriers and shippers connect directly, so unused capacity gets used smartly.
Together, Bolletje and Cargors developed a strategic transport plan: Bolletje collects products from SMEs in the Purmerend region and delivers them to the Almelo region. This optimizes the use of existing transport lines and drastically reduces empty miles.
Bolletje sets its own price for transporting SME freight, while Cargors helps optimize routes and ensure efficient scheduling.
Higher load factor
From an average of 60-65 percent to 80-85 percent filled trucks.
Fewer empty miles
Smart use of existing routes drastically reduces empty trips.
More efficient route planning
Fixed pickup and delivery points ensure a smooth process.
Better use of own transport resources
No unnecessary trips, so transportation costs are put to better use.
More sustainable transportation
Less waste and lower CO2 emissions through more efficient transport.
The results
The partnership with Cargors has a direct impact on Bolletje's logistics performance. The trucks are better utilized and the company can carry out transport orders without additional cost or complexity.
By partnering with Cargors, Bolletje is taking an important step towards a more sustainable and efficient transport process. In the coming years, both parties will keep working on further optimization and expansion of strategic transport solutions.
