For over ten years, Andrei Costan has been part of the JOST team. Joining in 2010 as a dispatcher in the dump truck department, he became part of the General Cargo planning team in 2017. His role? Orchestrating groupage shipments and optimizing load placement. A strategic mission in an industry where every pallet counts.

General Cargo: The heart of transport at JOST

The General Cargo service is much more than just a department. It is the logistical heart of JOST's transport activity. Every day, palletized goods are transported to France, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. These shipments include both full truckloads (FTL) and less-than-truckloads (LTL), with a constant goal: to ensure reliability, punctuality, and security.

A multi-product and multi-sector expertise

The goods transported are as diverse as our clients' needs:

• Industrial products: sacks, big bags, octabins

• Materials: steel coils, planks, pellets

• Consumer goods: cleaning products, cosmetics

• Beverages: beer, water, soft drinks

• Miscellaneous items: shoes, garden furniture, etc.

This diversity requires customized logistics, supported by a deep understanding of the specific needs of each sector.

Transport synergies: road and rail for performance

To meet environmental and economic challenges, JOST combines road and rail transport. A key example is the daily train service between Liège and Milan, running six days a week. This multimodal integration allows for:

• Reducing empty miles

• Optimizing vehicle utilization

• Streamlining logistical exchanges between the group's various entities

Enhanced security and operational excellence

At JOST, security is not optional. Strict procedures are in place for:

• Securing and strapping goods according to their type

• Transporting theft-sensitive goods, with secure routes and protected parking areas

• Continuous driver training, in collaboration with our internal teams

Every delivery is based on a commitment to quality and rigorous anticipation of client needs.

A service that adapts to market evolution

Client demands are evolving: more flexibility, more precision, less logistical waste. This is why JOST develops agile solutions capable of responding to fluctuating volumes while maintaining a high level of service.

In summary, JOST's General Cargo service strikes the perfect balance between logistics expertise, transport innovation, and client proximity. It is a vital link in ensuring the smooth flow of goods across Europe every day.