Carreras Grupo Logístico partnered with stow to equip a new warehouse, overcoming initial project complexities to install a powerful racking system. This solution provided 42,000 pallet positions within a 27.700m² facility, completed efficiently in just eight weeks.
Introduction
Carreras Grupo Logístico is a leading integrated logistics operator with a rich history dating back to 1933. With over 90 years of experience, the company has grown from a single second-hand truck to a powerhouse in the logistics and transport market. Carreras offers comprehensive solutions across transport, logistics, pallet services, and freight forwarding, leveraging an extensive proprietary fleet, a robust network of logistics facilities, and cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
The challenge
To support its continued growth and enhance its service capabilities, Carreras planned to open a new, large-scale warehouse. The primary challenge was to maximize the storage capacity of the vast 27.700m² space while ensuring operational efficiency and structural integrity. The project required a technically optimal and competitively priced racking solution that could be implemented swiftly. Furthermore, the installation process faced initial on-site difficulties that demanded a professional and adaptable assembly team to ensure the project stayed on schedule without compromising on quality or safety.
Facts & Figures
27.700 m2
warehouse
10.5 m
high
99.5 meters
rack block length
42.000
pallet positions
The solution
After a competitive tender process, Carreras selected stow for its powerful combination of a technically superior solution and a competitive price point. stow’s proposal centered on its versatile conventional pallet racking system, renowned for its reliability and adaptability.
The collaboration began with stow’s sales department proactively reaching out to Carreras. Throughout the project, communication was seamless. The stow assembly team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise, effectively navigating and resolving the initial challenges encountered at the warehouse. This proactive and collaborative approach was instrumental in keeping the project on track.
“From our side, the collaboration during the project was very good. The stow assembly team was very professional in overcoming the challenges found when we had to initiate the project in the warehouse.”
– Alberto Millas Tris, Operations Department, Carreras Grupo Logístico
The result
The partnership with stow delivered powerful, measurable results that aligned perfectly with Carreras’ operational and strategic goals.
- Speed and efficiency: The project was executed with remarkable speed. The lead time from the budget approval to the arrival of the first trucks was only two to three weeks. The entire assembly of the 42.000-pallet-position system was completed in just eight weeks, a testament to stow’s efficient project management and skilled installation team.
- Optimal technical solution: stow’s conventional racking system proved to be the ideal solution, maximizing the vertical and horizontal space of the warehouse to create a high-density storage environment.
- Competitive advantage: Carreras chose stow not only for the technical merits of the solution but also for its competitive pricing, which ensured a strong return on investment for this significant infrastructure project.
The successful and rapid completion of this large-scale installation allowed Carreras to quickly operationalize its new facility, enhancing its capacity to serve its clients and reinforcing its position as a market leader in logistics.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Carreras Grupo Logístico and stow exemplifies a successful partnership built on expertise, reliability, and powerful solutions. By implementing a customized conventional racking system, stow enabled Carreras to transform a 27.700m² warehouse into a high-capacity logistics hub with 42.000 pallet positions. Despite initial on-site challenges, the project was delivered on time and on budget, highlighting stow’s commitment to customer-focused execution.
This project reinforces Carreras’ ability to innovate and expand its logistical capabilities, ensuring it continues to provide efficient and reliable services. As Carreras looks to the future, its robust infrastructure, supported by partners like stow, will be crucial for sustained growth and leadership in the logistics industry.