ASKO | Distribution Transport Efficiency with SpaceInvader
ASKO is Norway’s largest food distributor, supplying the entire country on a daily basis. Operating a fleet of more than 450 trucks across long distances, ASKO places a strong focus on transport efficiency as a key driver of cost control and environmental performance.
Every time a truck leaves the terminal, ASKO evaluates three core priorities:
- Truck fill rate
- Impact on the financial bottom line
- Environmental footprint of the journey
A recurring challenge in ASKO’s transport operations was underutilised trailer capacity, often referred to internally as “empty air”. This inefficiency led to additional truck movements and the frequent occurrence of leftover pallets — pallets that did not fit on the main truck and had to be transported separately by external hauliers at a higher cost and with increased environmental impact.
The introduction of the double stacking pallet rack system from SpaceInvader addressed this challenge directly. The solution was initially tested on a critical long-distance route between Trondheim and Mo i Rana, nearly 500 kilometres long, with a three-day round trip cycle.
During a six-month trial period, the SpaceInvader system enabled ASKO to safely double stack palletised goods, including low pallets that previously limited consolidation opportunities. This led to a substantial increase in truck load utilisation without any modifications to vehicles or infrastructure.
The operational results were significant:
- Approximately 20% reduction in the number of trucks used on the test route
- Elimination of inefficient transports related to leftover pallets
- Improved load factor and reduced empty space during transport
These operational improvements translated directly into financial and environmental benefits. Fewer trucks on the road resulted in thousands of Norwegian kroner saved in transport costs, while also delivering a measurable reduction in CO₂ emissions.
From a sustainability perspective, the solution aligned closely with ASKO’s broader environmental strategy, which includes solar-powered terminals, electric trucks and alternative fuels such as bioethanol and hydrogen. Improving transport efficiency became another concrete lever in ASKO’s ambition to achieve climate neutrality.
This case clearly illustrates how transport efficiency is one of the most effective levers to simultaneously reduce costs and emissions, particularly in long-distance, high-frequency distribution networks.
In Portugal, KronoLog Solutions, as the official representative of SpaceInvader, supports logistics operators and distributors in assessing feasibility, structuring pilot programmes, quantifying financial and environmental gains and supporting implementation based on real operational data.
If you would like to learn more or test the SpaceInvader system in your operation, please contact KronoLog Solutions at: spaceinvader@kronolog-solutions.pt
Source: Official SpaceInvader customer case – ASKO
https://www.spaceinvader.com/customer-cases/