A fitted control cabinet is more sensitive than its sheet-steel housing suggests: a high centre of gravity, prone to tipping, with wired components, frequency converters and terminal strips that take exception to vibration and moisture. Speed Logistics sends industrial control cabinets and switchgear as direct transport – from the switchgear builder to the machine, to the construction site or to the end customer's works, across Europe and to non-EU countries.
Because the cabinet stays in the same vehicle without transhipment, the typical damage sources of the groupage network are eliminated: no repeated transhipment, no tipping, no stacking pressure. Your fixed-price offer is ready within a few hours, and the dispatch team is available 24/7 and looks after every shipment from enquiry to delivery – from the single wall cabinet in the Sprinter to the multi-part switchgear in the articulated lorry.
What we transport for switchgear and machine builders
- Single cabinets and lined-up switchgear – from the compact wall cabinet to the multi-field low-voltage main distribution board
- Control and automation technology with PLCs, converters and operator panels
- Empty enclosures and series deliveries from the manufacturer to the switchgear builder
- Returns and conversions back to the works, for example for retrofits or test-field appointments
Upright, lashed, low-vibration
Control cabinets are always transported upright and in the installed position – lying transport is only permissible if the manufacturer expressly releases it. Bolted onto a transport pallet or plinth frame, our drivers secure the cabinet with lashing straps over pressure-resistant points, edge protectors and anti-slip mats against tipping and slipping. Sensitive internals benefit from film packaging against moisture and dust; ESD-sensitive assemblies stay in their protective packaging. Doors are locked, and loosely inserted components such as operator panels or documentation are stowed separately with padding. On request we assign air-sprung vehicles for particularly low-vibration transport. Before collection we agree the transport position, weight and lifting points with your production; the driver checks the securing on receipt and documents the condition.
On-time delivery for assembly and commissioning
A control cabinet is rarely needed 'sometime' – usually an assembly team or a commissioning date is waiting. That is why we deliver by a fixed slot or date: straight to the machine foundations, to the construction site or to the works gate, coordinated with your project manager. In the event of plant standstill or shifted construction schedules, the cabinet runs as an express direct transport, overnight or at the weekend too. For addresses without a forklift we clarify the unloading in advance – by tail lift for suitable weights, or by crane or forklift by agreement. If the construction site is delayed, we hold the cabinet in the vehicle by agreement or reschedule the delivery – the dispatch team stays your contact throughout.
Costs and export of switchgear
Costs depend on the dimensions and weight (typical single cabinets weigh 150–800 kg, lined-up switchgear considerably more), the lane and deadline pressure. You receive a transparent fixed price without hidden surcharges. For switchgear builders with ongoing production we set up recurring traffic at fixed conditions – such as the weekly delivery tour to machine-building customers. For plant projects outside the EU – such as in Türkiye, North Africa or the Gulf – we handle the complete export processing including customs from EXW to DDP, so the cabinet arrives cleared at the construction site. Give us the dimensions, weight and destination address – a robust quote needs no more.