Project Logistics

Project logistics is the backbone of smooth industrial relocations. You want to move machines or entire production lines without unnecessary downtime, with a single point of contact and watertight planning. In this guide, you will discover how Pol Industrial Movements takes care of your project from A to Z: from (dis) assembly and packaging to lifting, special transport, temporary storage and reinstallation. This way, you can stay focused on your production, while we control the risks and lead time.

What does project logistics mean and why is it relevant to your factory?

Project logistics in the manufacturing industry is about planning, engineering and executing one-off or complex journeys that fall outside of “standard logistics”. Think of heavy or oversized machines, tight spaces, tight window times and international coordination. Sector authorities describe this as end-to-end control with engineering, route research, permits and HSE assurance, because each project is customized and affects many disciplines. That is exactly the field of activity where we make a daily impact with machine transport, rigging and turnkey installation.

How does Pol Industrial Movements approach project logistics on a turnkey basis?

Each project starts with a thorough intake and site survey. We map machines, routing, floors and headway heights, coordinate with production and define scope and milestones. Based on this, we make a lifting plan and engineering package, choose the right tools (such as compact, even electrically usable mini cranes for tight spaces) and organize work permits and safety instructions. Then we (dis) assemble and package the machines. We export packaging with ISPM 15 harvested and treated wood if the destination requires it. In the meantime, we arrange special transport, route surveys and exemptions, and schedule just-in-time delivery at your desired time slot. Finally, we install and align the assets on the foundation, test them, transfer documentation and stay involved for aftercare.

Which sectors do we serve and what are the requirements there?

• Food: tight production planning, working in hygienic zones, quick restart.
• Pharmacy/medication: controlled handling, traceable documentation, sensitive equipment.
• General production companies and factories: from one machine change to complete line movement, often in windows outside office hours.
• OEMs and system integrators: pre-assembly, FAT/SAT timing, and coordination with suppliers.

Why Pol Industrial Movements is your partner for project logistics?

Pol Industrial Movements joins forces with Pol Transport, Pol Compact Lifting and Pol Hoogwerkers. As a result, you have one control partner with all the resources you need: mini cranes, truck-mounted cranes, trailers and aerial work platforms. We can be deployed 24/7, work across Europe from the Netherlands and Germany, and have more than 30 years of experience with industrial removals. The result: fewer links, shorter lead times and predictable costs.

What does project logistics cost and how do you prevent surprises?

The price depends on scope (number of assets, (dis) assembly hours), engineering (lifting plan, calculations), resources (cranes, transport), permits, packaging/waste and international factors. You save money through early site surveys, tight phasing around production stops and JIT delivery. We offer clear budgets and can work with fixed prices per phase.

Which regulations and standards are relevant?

European safety frameworks apply to machine installations and movements. From 14 January 2027, the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, the successor to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, will apply. ISPM 15 is often mandatory for export packaging; this ensures that wooden boxes and crates are properly treated and marked for cross-border traffic.

This is how our collaboration works step by step

• Intake & site survey on location
• Action plan, lifting plan and planning
• (Dis) assembly, packaging and packaging
• Special transport, permits and guidance
• JIT delivery, move-in, alignment and delivery
• Aftercare and evaluation

Case sketches: what does project logistics look like in practice?

• Weekend change in food: a filling and packaging line out in 36 hours, moved and running again, with JIT delivery and compact lifting in a tight production area.
• Cross-border relocation: dismantling and scrapping in the Netherlands, road transport with supervision, reinstallation and alignment in Germany within one working week.
• OEM commissioning: pre-assembly in our warehouse, FAT, transport and installation on site with minimal on-site hours.

Call-to-action Do you want to limit downtime and ensure certainty in your planning? Schedule a free project inventory with our specialists today. We will look at your location, scope and timing and will quickly come up with a concrete plan and budget.

Frequently asked questions about project logistics

• What does project logistics include in industrial removals? End-to-end control: (dis) assembly, packaging/packaging, lifting, special transport, storage and installation, tailored to one-off and complex processesn.
• How do you limit production downtime? By planning windows (evening/weekend), delivering just-in-time and using compact lifting equipment. One project manager monitors the schedule from intake to completion.
• Is ISPM 15 mandatory for export packaging? For many countries, yes. ISPM 15 prescribes treatment and marking of wooden packaging. We provide packaging and export marking in accordance with the requirements of the destination country.
• Will new EU rules change anything? Yes. The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 will apply from 14 January 2027. Take into account documentation and compliance requirements for machine installations.
• Do you also do it internationally? Yes, we are active across Europe and have our own equipment and teams for cross-border journeys.
• Can I get an indication first? Sure. Request a quick estimate based on photos, sizes and scope, or plan a site survey directly for a fixed quote.

Project logistics is about predictability, safety and speed. With one directing partner, in-house resources and decades of experience, Pol Industrial Movements prevents surprises and downtime. Ready to start your project with certainty? Contact us now for a free project inventory.