Metal Industry
Expertise and flexibility in metal transport
GRUBER Logistics has been operating in transport and logistics for the metal industry for over 80 years. In this sector, every shipment is a challenge, not only due to the volume and weight of the loads, but also because of the wide variety of shapes and sizes of the metals transported.
Your challenges are our challenges
- Cargo safety and stability during transport
- Ability to respond to volume volatility driven by fluctuations in the metal industry
- In-depth knowledge of the specific characteristics of each metal type
- Wide variety of trailers and specialized equipment required for transport
Our solutions and expertise for the metal industry
Maximum cargo safety
We provide all necessary securing devices, including chains, tension straps, and anti-slip mats
Diverse product types
We transport steel, cast iron, iron, and products such as pipes, wire mesh, profiles, molds, coils, reels, and fabricated components
Intermodal transport
Not just by road: we also offer the option to move your goods by rail, allowing you to leverage all the flexibility and advantages of rail freight
We speak your language
We rely on an international team of dispatchers from over 30 countries, speaking more than 25 languages overall
Extensive company-owned fleet
The care and maintenance of our vehicles in our dedicated in-house workshop is a top priority for us
Experience and professionalism
We boast decades of experience in the sector and count some of the largest names in the international metal industry among our clients
Maximum flexibility
We ensure reliable loading capacity even in the face of highly fluctuating demand
Internal coordination
Our Sales, Customer Care, and Operations departments communicate in real time to ensure optimal project management
The leading steel pipe manufacturer relies on GRUBER Logistics
Our client is one of the leading manufacturers of steel products for the automotive industry and engineering services. The publicly listed group, which generated a turnover of over 8 billion euros in 2019, comprises three specialized divisions: Automotive, Pipes/Steel, and Distribution. The Pipes/Steel Division develops and manufactures welded and seamless steel pipes, providing tailor-made solutions for the automotive, energy, and industrial sectors. GRUBER Logistics has been collaborating with the Pipes/Steel Division for several years as the official carrier for Italy and Germany.
Italy-Germany Transport
We manage all freight traffic into Italy originating from the client’s production facilities in Germany
Loading and unloading operations
We coordinate both loading schedules with the production sites and unloading times with all clients in Italy
18,000 tonnes per year
Shipments primarily consist of steel pipes with lengths ranging from 6 to 22 meters