The cooperation between CHS Air & Sea Oy and Ponsse has continued for years and is a good example of how trust, expertise and a shared desire for development build sustainable business.
Ponsse Oyj is a Finnish forest machine manufacturer with deep roots in the forests of Vieremä. The company designs, manufactures and services cut-to-length forest machines, and its products are used in forestry operations all over the world. Exports play a central role in Ponsse's business – approximately three-quarters of its turnover comes from abroad.
“Our main market areas are Finland, Sweden, Germany, France and North and South America. Efficient and cost-effective logistics services are essential to guarantee spare parts availability and delivery reliability,” says Tapio Honkanen, Ponsse's Global Logistics Director.
Export is the heart of Ponsse – logistics determines delivery reliability
Ponsse’s customers rely heavily on keeping their machines in productive use. The availability of spare parts, delivery reliability, and cost-efficiency are not just goals for Ponsse – they are integral to the customer experience.
"Without a functioning spare parts network, machines cannot be used productively in the long term. That is why we have invested in our service and spare parts network so that we can be reached by our customers wherever they need us," says Honkanen.
CHS and Ponsse – a long-term partnership based on trust
The cooperation between Ponsse and CHS has lasted for many years and covers several logistics services.
Tapio Honkanen:
“We still purchase the same services as at the start of our collaboration: machine and spare part shipments by sea freight, as well as spare parts by air freight. It’s also important for us that CHS offers a wide range of services – including project transport to our key markets in addition to sea and air freight. Their flexible service and dedicated team make our cooperation smooth.”
CHS being Finnish brings added value to collaboration
One of the cornerstones of Ponsse and CHS’s cooperation is open and regular communication. CHS always provides its corporate customers with dedicated contact persons – a model that has proven valuable for Ponsse as well. The Finnish ownership of CHS adds further value to the partnership.
"Communication has been good and active. We regularly review market situations and feedback. The discussion is open and productive. In addition
having Finnish service at the point of origin is important to us – it makes communication and operations smoother,” says Honkanen.
Responsible logistics support Ponsse’s environmental goals
Sustainability is a key part of Ponsse’s business, and CHS supports this work with substantial services.
“We report our own supply chain CO₂ emissions and strive to reduce them. CHS’s CO₂ reporting and fossil-free sea freight options support our goals for developing responsible business,” Honkanen explains.
When asked about the future of the cooperation, Honkanen’s answer is clear:
“In the future, cost-effective and operationally efficient logistics solutions will continue to be needed. CHS has succeeded in ensuring delivery reliability even in international deliveries. CHS is an excellent partner for Finnish industrial companies,” says Honkanen.
What are the Top 3 best things about CHS according to Ponsse's Logistics Director?
- Flexible service
– Cost-effective solutions
– Knows the customer's needs
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