Refrigerated transport services for legendary chocolate maker

Lindt & Sprüngli, chocolatier in business since 1845, turned to Weber Logistics to provide variety of refrigerated transport services in a very specific part of the globe – the U.S. West Coast.

Lindt & Sprüngli (North America), Inc. (LSNA) – also home to such popular brands as Russell Stover Candies and long-time West Coast favourite Ghirardelli Chocolate – has relied on Weber to tackle two distinct challenges related to West Coast distribution.

First, LSNA required a diverse range of logistics transportation services. In order to reach a variety of West Coast customers in a timely and cost-effective fashion, LSNA relies on a range of trucking operations from full truckload to pool distribution. All of which require refrigerated transportation. Weber proved to be the perfect match since it is an asset-based transportation provider serving confectionery companies on the West Coast – including subsidiary brands of LSNA.

To meet LSNA’s needs, Weber provides temp-controlled transportation services, like Full truckload, Less-than truckload, Truckload stop-offs and Pool distribution. To employ even greater flexibility into the mix, Weber also provides LSNA with drop trailer services. Weber will drop a trailer at LSNA’s major California DC and allow LSNA to load on its own schedule. When the load is ready, Weber comes back to receive the trailer.

With the required range of services covered, LSNA also needed a logistics partner that could handle diverse final-mile deliveries. While most transportation providers will have little problem transporting product from a warehouse to a retailer DC, many of LSNA’s customers are located in unique places that are much more challenging to reach with a truck and temp-controlled trailer.