NEWS: Kässbohrer and Move Intermodal pave the way for more efficient coil transportation

Move Intermodal is a leading provider of intermodal logistics solutions for more than 30 years through its network and partnership approach and recognized for excellent services and cost-effective solutions it offers. Luc Driessen, CEO of Move Intermodal, Kees Winters, Operations Director South at Move Intermodal and Mehmet Önen, Head of Key Account Management at Kässbohrer attended the delivery ceremony.

Mr. Driessen stated: “As Move Intermodal, we focus on intermodal transportation that lowers environmental impact and energy consumption. Regularly, heavy coils were loaded onto the train with the help of 25 ft Swap Body vehicles. However, those Swap Body vehicles caused losses due to inadequate inner height and loading space in length during return freight. As Move Intermodal, we required a more efficient and robust way of transporting heavy coils and we were sure that Kässbohrer was the right partner to develop innovative solutions. We have concentrated on the most efficient yet robust solutions for a long time and prototyping periods and in the end the only light coil swap body with 45ft. length K. SWAU CC was created. We added 100 Kässbohrer Coil Swap Body vehicles to our fleet. With the help of the walls inside the coil well, it is possible to carry heavy coils without the usage of stanchions that offer operational easiness and saves time. We are glad to develop a brand-new, innovative vehicle that provides advantages during coil transportation together with our reliable partner Kässbohrer.”

“K.SWAU CC is making a difference with its robustness despite its tare weight equal to 4.500 kg that contributes to operational efficiency” added Mr. Winters.

Mr. Önen stated: “We are committed to customer satisfaction, developing new products with them to meet their needs while collectively advancing trailer technology. As Europe’s pioneer in intermodal transport, Move Intermodal’s expertise has given us the support to dedicate our know-how and engineering expertise.

In addition to its innovative features, K.SWAU CC makes a difference with its advanced security features as well. Equipped with 6 x 2 units of coil pillar pockets and HD lashing rings, K.SWAU CC offers increased security during versatile operations. In compliance with Standard EN 12642 Code XL – VDI 2700, Kässbohrer light coil Swap Body has a total of 98 different multi-point lashing points, each with 2,5 ton capacity, and detachable 16 x 2 lashing rings on the side rave of the chassis. Moreover, K.SWAU CC is the only light coil Swap Body offered with 7,2 ton forklift axle load capacity.