Have you ever thought road transport costs you more time and money than it should? Or maybe you’ve been concerned that a delivery delay could damage your company’s reputation? Have you ever had to juggle trucks and routes just to send a single pallet or a full load? If any of these situations sound familiar, CtrlChain’s solutions can help you solve them.
At CtrlChain, we’ve been helping clients across multiple sectors, from pharmaceuticals to food and beverage or manufacturing, transport all kinds of goods, from high-value items to refrigerated loads. We offer tailored solutions, whether that’s pallet transport, FTL or LTL, to cut down on empty kilometres, ensure safe and punctual deliveries and lighten the operational workload.
If you think it’s time to manage your shipments more effectively, you might want to discover everything CtrlChain can do for you: the transport modes we offer, types of goods we move, the additional advantages we provide and which companies already trust our services.
1. Transport modes offered by CtrlChain
At CtrlChain, we offer different types of transport that are adapted to the specific needs of each company:
- Pallets: A versatile solution that optimises space and resources while guaranteeing maximum safety during transport and handling. This method allows companies to choose the pallet best suited to their needs (e.g. an industrial pallet for large volumes or a half-pallet for lighter or smaller loads) and organise them for easier handling and storage.
- Full Truck Load (FTL): Ideal for companies seeking speed, security and complete control over their goods. FTL involves transporting large volumes of pallets or a full truckload exclusively for one client, usually with capacity for 24–33 pallets.
- Less Than Truck Load (LTL): A flexible option for companies that need to transport smaller loads, such as one or several small pallets, without the need to pay for an entire truck. LTL allows space sharing with other companies, reducing costs by paying only for the space their goods occupy.
- Groupage: A more advanced option for sharing pallet or load transport among several companies. Shipments are combined into a single delivery, planned to streamline logistics and cut costs.
- Parcel transport: Designed for companies that need to send small and medium shipments with the same traceability, accuracy and real-time tracking as large loads.
- Intermodal: This method combines several transport methods, such as road and rail, to transport a container without any need to touch the cargo during the journey. It is the most sustainable and efficient way of covering long distances, since it makes the most of resources and reduced emissions.
- Transport Management System (TMS): A centralised platform that allows companies to choose the most suitable transport mode for each shipment. With a TMS, companies can make decisions quickly, optimise routes and delivery times and check each shipment in real time.
Still not sure which option suits you best? Imagine you’re organising a trip for your group of friends and considering which mode of transport to use.
FTL would be like hiring a private coach so your whole group can travel directly from origin to destination, with no intermediate stops and with maximum speed, control and security.
LTL would be like sharing a minibus with other travellers heading in the same direction but stopping along the way to drop each person off.
Groupage would be like arranging a van excursion with other passengers going to the same destination.
Parcel transport would be like booking an express, personalised service for urgent journeys.
Intermodal transport would be like making the trip using several modes of transport but paying for a single ticket, so it’s as fast, efficient and sustainable as possible, especially over long distances.
The TMS would be the GPS you use to plan the trip from a single place, calculating routes, giving directions and adjusting the journey in real time.
2. Types of goods transported by CtrlChain
Whatever type of goods your company needs to move, CtrlChain offers a solution tailored to your specific requirements, whether it's electronic components, works of art or vaccines. Since 2018, we have been transporting all kinds of goods for clients across different industries. Here are just some of the goods we transport:
- Industrial goods: Transporting machinery, components and heavy equipment on pallets can be a real challenge due to their weight and volume and can even cause delays or stoppages in production. With CtrlChain, you can optimise supply chain flows, track your shipments in real time and coordinate suppliers to ensure operational continuity and that goods arrive intact and ready to operate.
- Consumer products: Improper handling or poor packaging when shipping food, beverages or electronics can cause damage or lead to million-pound losses. With CtrlChain, you can send them safely and reliably, in compliance with regulations, thereby ensuring they arrive on time and in perfect condition.
- High-value goods: Cargo theft during road transport is becoming increasingly frequent and sophisticated. While on the road, the risk faced by high-value goods such as luxury electronics, artworks or jewellery is especially high and costly. CtrlChain provides advanced security systems, real-time tracking and other tailored solutions to fully protect each shipment.
- Dangerous goods: Transporting dangerous goods is subject to strict, constantly changing regulations, which can make compliance difficult and increase the risk of fines and delays. CtrlChain guarantees regulatory compliance to move these goods safely.
- Refrigerated loads: Even a slight temperature deviation or mishandling of perishable or pharmaceutical products can ruin an entire shipment. CtrlChain provides features such as secure chain of custody and real-time alerts to guarantee the safety and punctuality of every delivery.
And that’s not all.
3. Additional advantages of CtrlChain
Here are some of the additional benefits CtrlChain offers:
- Real-time visibility and shipment tracking. Enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing every pallet is under control.
- Automation via TMS. Spend your time and energy on growing your business, not firefighting, by managing operations more efficiently and centrally with our TMS.
- Sustainability: route optimisation and CO₂ reduction. Contribute to a positive impact on the planet and earn recognition from clients and society with every kilometre.
- We offer solutions that adapt to business growth. Expand without fear, supported by a solution that evolves with you at every new challenge.
Many companies have already benefited from these CtrlChain advantages.
4. CtrlChain success stories
Major companies such as Baltic Transline and Ingram Micro have already optimised their supply chains and achieved results that marked a turning point in their businesses thanks to CtrlChain’s services. Their experience could inspire you to take that decisive next step for your own business.
Baltic Transline is one of the most recognised transport companies in Lithuania. It improved operational efficiency and security in pallet and load transport through a comprehensive CtrlChain solution. Among other functions, this allowed them to block trucks remotely, monitor the temperature of refrigerated goods and track their fleet in real time.
Ingram Micro is a leading US distributor of IT products and services that optimised and enhanced the security of its logistics operations with CtrlChain’s TMS. They can now manage booking and coordination of time slots, check when trucks are less than three hours from arrival and select secure parking areas.
If you too want a solution that adapts to your company’s growth, provides visibility, lets you track your shipments, automate tasks and reduce your carbon footprint, get in touch with us for more information.