Customer Success Story - How Žiga from ISKRA Impuls simplified his transport with OptiVlak

The challenge

In early 2024, Žiga faced a familiar logistics challenge. He needed to move a 20ft container from Munich (Germany) to Kranj (Slovenia). The shipment wasn't particularly urgent, but cost-efficiency and reliability were key. As usual, he began by reaching out to a few trusted carriers. Quotes came back slowly, required back and forth negotiations and provided only road based options. None of them seemed ideal.

Žiga was frustrated. He had no visibility into intermodal alternatives and no way to compare different routes or modes. He suspected rail might be cheaper and more sustainable but had no easy access to reliable quotes or booking systems.

Žiga is a manager at ISKRA Impuls, a company based in Slovenia that provides engineering solutions for industrial automation and energy. Like many manufacturers in the region, ISKRA Impuls faces regular transport needs across Europe, often dealing with high value equipment, tight delivery schedules, and the constant need for reliability.

For years, ISKRA Impuls relied on traditional freight forwarding solutions, mostly road transport coordinated manually through email and phone calls. While this system had worked in the past, it was becoming increasingly time consuming and inefficient, especially for mid-size shipments that could benefit from intermodal routes combining road and rail.

Enter OptiVlak

Žiga had heard of OptiVlak through others freight forwarders in the region and decided to try the app. Within minutes of signing up, he realized the difference. The interface was clean, intuitive and purpose built for professionals who value speed and control.

He quickly entered the shipment details like origin, destination, size, preferred dates and the platform automatically displayed optimized intermodal options combining rail and road transport. One option stood out, it not only covered the Munich (Germany) - Kranj (Slovenia) route but also offered a 15% cost saving compared to the best road quote he had previously received.

And just like that, he booked the shipment... in less than three minutes.

The shipment was picked up and delivered exactly as planned, with tracking and timely updates along the way. There were no communication gaps, no manual errors and no need to chase down emails.

"The app was incredibly easy to use. In just a few clicks, I had everything set up. Now, the intermodal solution made sense both economically and environmentally"

Žiga Koselj - ISKRA Impuls d.o.o.

Why it worked

Our platform was built specifically to solve this kind of problems for companies like ISKRA Impuls faced, too much time and money lost on fragmented processes. Instead of having to negotiate manually, wait for quotes, and guess whether a better route existed, Žiga have full visibility and instant control.

The fact that OptiVlak is CIF (Climate Impact Forecast) validated also gave additional credibility to the environmental claims. ISKRA Impuls could show internal stakeholders that its decisions weren’t just cost-effective, but also climate-responsible.

Since that first booking, Žiga has continued to explore OptiVlak’s capabilities. He now uses the platform to:

✔️ Book both domestic and international transport across road and rail

✔️ Automatically generate quotes and share them with his procurement team

✔️ Reduce manual tasks and track all shipments in one place

✔️ Rely on a growing network of carriers already connected to the platform

Moreover, as ISKRA Impuls plans to expand its operations across new markets, OptiVlak is proving to be a strategic logistics partner that can scale with them.

The benefits of this first experience extended beyond a single container:

• Time saved. What used to take over 4 hours of coordination was reduced to just a 3 minutes.

• Cost savings. The 15% reduction in price allowed ISKRA Impuls to allocate budget more efficiently.

• Sustainability. The intermodal option helped reduce 243 kg of CO₂e, achieving a 66% reduction of emissions, aligning with ISKRA Impuls growing environmental targets.

Conclusion

For ISKRA Impuls, the transition to OptiVlak wasn’t just a small improvement, it was a fundamental upgrade in how freight transport is managed. Faster quoting, better pricing, lower emissions and smoother coordination have reshaped how their logistics team operates.

This success story demonstrates how even a single shipment can act as a turning point. What started as an experiment ended up transforming the company’s view of digital intermodal transport.

OptiVlak is proud to support forward thinking companies like ISKRA Impuls and we look forward to continuing to help them ship smarter, greener, and with greater confidence every day.

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