Astor Defence: Industry-Leading Military Packaging

Top 10 Logistics Services Companies for Defense in Europe - 2023

significant portion of contemporary military operations in the aerospace and defence industry rely on military logistics. Effective support for military operations and defence systems demands well-coordinated access to resources, materials, and equipment. The aerospace and defence industry worldwide offers vital products and services to military organisations, thereby facilitating military logistics.

Military logistics in Europe encompasses a broad spectrum of activities related to the movement, supply, and upkeep of military forces in the region. It involves planning, organisation, and implementation of the movement and supply of troops, equipment, and resources. The region’s intricate and continually evolving security environment has necessitated the need for military logistics to provide interoperability, ensuring that military operations are conducted with optimal efficiency and effectiveness. The European defence system guarantees that all participating forces can communicate and coordinate efficiently, share supplies and equipment as required, and streamline logistics operations. To achieve interoperability, military forces establish standardised protocols and procedures for logistics operations, such as communication protocols, transport protocols, and supply chain management processes.

In this edition of Aerospace and Defense Review, we present logistics providers for defence in Europe and UK that design, manufacture and test packaging, storage and transportation solutions for weapons, explosives, and high-value items. Featured companies Astor Defence, Advanced ROAD, hansa-express logistics, and Orion Technik implement various measures to increase sustainability scores within the industry. These companies have a department dedicated to escorting, obtaining transit licenses, and transporting goods safely and quickly throughout the continent.

The magazine also includes insightful opinions of Francesco Barba, Project Procurement Manager, Procurement Directorate, OHB System AG, and Jeff Moore, Sr. Director, Line Maintenance & Technical Services, Frontier Airlines, imparting profound knowledge and experience within the region’s logistics sector. We hope these valuable insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses.

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    Top Logistics Services Companies for Defense in Europe

  • Advanced ROAD works towards transport optimization and treats every shipment as a unique need. It is concerned with a client's preferences for speed, price, reliability, or special treatment, in addition to where they are going. Advanced ROAD is an expert in customs clearance, insurance, packaging, and protection of goods against moisture or temperature.

    advancedroad.cz

  • hansa-express logistics GmbH is headquartered in Germany and has been shipping energetic civil and military goods for more than 30 years, with its profound experience and know-how in the worldwide transportation of IMO/IATA/ADR class 1 and 7 materials

    www.hansalogistics.com

  • Orion Technik

    Orion Technik

    For both fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms, Orion Technik is a supplier of MRO services as well as military and commercial aircraft spare parts.

  • CerCargo

    CerCargo

    CerCargo, a pioneer in the rail freight industry, offers top-notch services for everything from cargo transport to freight forwarding, military consignments transit, and other projects. The clients are assured of predictable quality owing to the integrated and tailored IT system and locomotive fleet.

  • Global Defense Logistics

    Global Defense Logistics

    A reputable provider of defense logistics support, Global Defense Logistics is dedicated to preserving the readiness of its customers’ units by providing effective and efficient services globally. As a crucial component of its logistic services, GDL offers a few essential pieces of specialized equipment.

  • JAS

    JAS

    JAS maintains a commitment to delivering the product securely and on schedule while concentrating on innovation. JAS deliver anything, from small camera bits to the substantial parts needed to build an oil rig, at a reasonable price

  • Logistical Support Services Ltd

    Logistical Support Services Ltd

    With services encompassing air, road, and sea transportation, Logistical Support Services Ltd develop custom, performance-based solutions for the transit of explosives, protectively marked consignments, and military products (including weapons and ammunition).

  • Scan Global Logistics A/S

    Scan Global Logistics A/S

    Scan Global Logistics A/S is a full-service international logistics company that specializes in simplifying logistics via specialized solutions created by knowledgeable experts, proud problem-solvers, and enthusiastic business owners.

  • St. Onge Company

    St. Onge Company

    St. Onge Company is a logistics and supply chain consultancy company that uses data-driven decisionmaking to address challenging supply chain issues. It collaborates with government organizations seeking to modernize outdated equipment and supports the military’s mission of continuously enhancing the quality of service provided to warriors.

  • STV TRANS

    STV TRANS

    STV TRANS, SRO is a transport business that specializes in moving dangerous products of ADR class 1, such as explosives, ammunition, and weapons. They run one of Europe’s largest fleets of vehicles with specific ADR 1 transport modifications.