Automotive Parts: Barcelona to Timișoara in 72 Hours
How a Tier 2 supplier cut transit time by 40% with fixed-schedule groupage
Tier 2 automotive parts supplier, Barcelona metropolitan area
Challenge
The client was shipping OEM brake components to a Romanian assembly plant using spot-market carriers. Transit times varied between 5–8 days, causing JIT (Just-In-Time) production delays. Inconsistent scheduling led to emergency air freight costs averaging €2,400/month.
SAVA Solution
SAVA LOGISTIC onboarded the client onto our flagship Spain→Romania corridor with guaranteed Mon/Wed/Fri departures. Fixed pickup slots at their Castellar del Vallès facility eliminated scheduling uncertainty. Real-time GPS tracking gave the Romanian plant 24-hour advance visibility on arrival times.
Shipment Profile
“The fixed Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule changed everything. Our production planning in Romania finally has a reliable supply chain anchor.”
— Supply Chain Manager, Barcelona