Efficient together – Collaboration with Moonway
The collaboration between Moonway and Backman-Trummer is a prime example of how KWH Logistics companies combine their strengths to benefit customers. Operating at different stages of the logistics chain, the two companies offer complementary services that together form a seamless whole. This partnership supports KWH Logistics’ strategic goal of giving customers added through integrated solutions.
“We have a broad network at our disposal, and thanks to extensive collaboration we have a very broad reach. Our division of tasks is often invisible to the customer. They just receive a seamless service package,” explains Moonway’s Commercial Director Juho Makkonen.
Complementary strengths
Moonway and Backman-Trummer cover different stages of the logistics chain without overlapping. “This partnership draws on the strengths of both companies. For instance, Moonway’s expertise in container transport for chemicals complements our services, while Moonway can rely on our customs clearance expertise,”“ says Johan Smedjebacka, Director of Backman-Trummer’s Freight Forwarding unit.
Sharing information is also a key element of the partnership. “We continuously exchange knowledge, practices and local insights, which benefits customers also. It also gives rise to new ideas and opportunities,” adds Moonway Traffic Manager Roni Kalleinen.
Jan Österlund, Area Manager at Backman-Trummer, emphasises the importance of a shared vision: “We’re committed to developing our operations for the benefit of our customers. From their perspective, it’s all about simplicity and efficiency.”
“This partnership draws on the strengths of both companies. For instance, Moonway’s expertise in container transport for chemicals complements our services, while Moonway can rely on our customs clearance expertise”
Sustainability for customer benefit
Sustainability is fundamental to both companies. Both use automated CO2 calculations to determine the precise carbon footprint of each shipment. “We provide customers with the accurate data they need for responsible decision-making. Our goal is to integrate emissions calculations into our offers so that sustainability is considered right from the decision-making stage,” says Jonas Rosenlöf, Area Manager Sales Manager at Backman-Trummer.
“Wherever possible, we aim to transport cargo by sea along the Gulf of Bothnia to minimise road transport emissions. Additionally, we prioritise ships running on liquid natural gas LNG whenever feasible,” Smedjebacka adds.
More than the sum of its parts
The collaboration is about more than just the expertise of two companies. Although it gives both Moonway and Backman-Trummer a competitive edge, its greatest benefit is to customers, in the form of smooth and comprehensive logistics solutions. “This partnership is more than the sum of its parts,” Makkonen says.
