Green transition investments are keeping the special transport sector busy

Industry’s green transition investments and the rapid growth of wind power have increased the need for special transports in the Nordic countries. At Ahola Special, we have responded to this development by expanding our operations and investing in a new fleet. We increased our market share, especially in wind power transports in Sweden and have become a significant operator in the country. We have also strengthened our position in the most demanding special transports.

 

Last year, we transported close to 1,000 wind power components. The increase in demand has led us to expand our fleet to meet the growing need to transport increasingly heavy and large components.

 

2024 was a time of strong growth, especially in Sweden, where we have strategically developed our operations and prepared for future wind power projects. With this growth we have also streamlined our logistics solutions and expanded our infrastructure to ensure efficient and safe transport operations.

 

Green transition investments bring growth in Sweden

 

Significant investments in the green transition are currently under way in Sweden’s industry, increasing the need for special transports. For example, construction projects for factories producing fossil-free steel are already under way, and these projects will significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

 

In 2024, the Swedish market proved to be crucial for Ahola Special, leading to significant growth in the region. We established our own company in Sweden, Ahola Special AB, and registered new vehicles in the country. The fleet registered in Sweden will help us meet the growing demand for special transports within the country.

 

Increase in exceptionally large transports as part of our operations

 

Large and demanding projects are a growing segment for us. We carried out our largest transport so far, a single delivery weighing 400 tons, to Boden, Northern Sweden. A transport of this scale required precise planning and seamless co-operation with various stakeholders.

 

At the end of the year, we completed a project in Kemi that involved transporting pieces weighing altogether over 500 tons. Our responsibilities in the project included port handling, intermediate storage and, later, delivery to the end customer.

 

We have delivered steel products to other parts of Sweden, with transports including several separate shipments. These projects have required significant planning and resource optimization to ensure smooth and safe transports for our customers.

 

Preparing for the future

 

The coming years will bring even larger wind power projects to the Nordic countries. We have prepared for upcoming projects by investing in new technology and route planning.

 

The construction of four wind farms will begin in Central Sweden in 2025, and we have anticipated transport needs with comprehensive engineering work. Our Engineering service team conducted an extensive route scan in which nearly 100 kilometres of construction sites were laser scanned and mapped with drones. With the help of technology, we can ensure the condition of transport routes and the road network, and optimize the routing of heavy vehicles, which increases the safety and efficiency of our transports and reduces environmental impacts.

 

In 2025, we will register more new vehicles in Sweden to support wind power transports. Our goal is to strengthen our position in the Nordic countries, and investments in vehicles and technology are a key part of this strategy.

 

Our long experience in the field, versatile special transport fleet and the seamless cooperation between Ahola’s various segments provide us with excellent conditions to offer high-quality, customized total solutions for even the most demanding needs of our customers. All stages of project management – from preliminary planning to transport – are carried out under the same roof, which has been the foundation of our operations from the beginning.

 

Jonas Ahola

Managing Director, Ahola Special