CASE STUDY
Ensuring Safe & Time-Definite Automotive EV Battery Logistics
Aeronet Worldwide provided an expedited logistics solution to protect against damages.
In 2020-2021, a major American automaker sought a reliable transportation solution for delivering replacement batteries for its electric vehicles. These high-value batteries, each costing nearly $20,000, presented unique logistical challenges. Due to their size and packaging, they required precise handling to avoid damage during loading and unloading. Specifically, the design of the pallet meant that forklifts could only be used on one side. If a forklift operator attempted to lift the crate from the longer side, the forks could puncture the battery, resulting in costly damage. Additionally, the automaker needed to ensure that dealerships received these shipments as quickly as possible to minimize vehicle downtime and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Aeronet developed a specialized transportation program to safely and efficiently deliver replacement EV batteries for a major American automaker.
- The automaker needed a solution that ensured fast deliveries while preventing costly damage caused by improper handling during loading and unloading.
- Aeronet implemented precise handling procedures, deployed expedited hot shot deliveries, and maintained proactive communication with dealerships to ensure safe and timely arrivals.
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In 2020-2021, a major American automaker sought a reliable transportation solution for delivering replacement batteries for its electric vehicles. These high-value batteries, each costing nearly $20,000, presented unique logistical challenges. Due to their size and packaging, they required precise handling to avoid damage during loading and unloading. Specifically, the design of the pallet meant that forklifts could only be used on one side. If a forklift operator attempted to lift the crate from the longer side, the forks could puncture the battery, resulting in costly damage. Additionally, the automaker needed to ensure that dealerships received these shipments as quickly as possible to minimize vehicle downtime and maintain customer satisfaction.
To meet these challenges, Aeronet Worldwide developed a specialized transportation program tailored to the automaker’s needs. This involved carefully planned handling procedures to ensure that the pallets were always loaded correctly for safe removal upon arrival. Given the time-sensitive nature of these deliveries, Aeronet deployed dedicated hot shot services to expedite shipments and eliminate unnecessary delays. Communication also played a critical role in the success of this program. Aeronet Chicago’s Operations team reached out to each dealership before delivery to confirm that they had the proper forklift equipment to safely unload the battery crates, and that they understood the proper handling procedures. Throughout the transit process, status updates were provided to the automaker, ensuring full visibility until the shipment was successfully delivered.
By implementing this program, Aeronet Worldwide enabled the automaker to streamline its EV battery replacement logistics. The combination of careful handling, expedited shipping, and proactive communication ensured that dealerships received their shipments on time and damage-free.
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