Ceramic Tiles: Castellón to Milan via Scheduled Groupage
Weekly consolidation cut per-pallet costs by 32% vs spot-market FTL
Ceramic tile manufacturer, Castellón
Challenge
Heavy ceramic tiles (1,200 kg/pallet) pushed shipments into overweight territory with standard groupage carriers. Spot-market FTL rates fluctuated 40% seasonally, making budget forecasting impossible.
SAVA Solution
SAVA structured weight-optimised groupage loads on the Spain→Italy corridor, mixing heavy ceramics with lighter freight. Fixed weekly rates insulated the client from seasonal price swings.
Shipment Profile
TypeLTL Groupage
FrequencyWeekly (Tuesday departure)
Volume8–14 pallets per shipment
RouteOnda (Castellón), via Castellar del Vallès hub → Milan building materials distributor
-32%
Cost per Palletvs seasonal spot-market FTL
±3%
Budget VarianceFixed rates eliminated seasonal spikes
0.1%
Damage RatePalletisation protocol for heavy goods