LASO is by far the largest operator in the windmill transport sector on the Iberian Peninsula and with their extremely modern fleet they are one of the major players in Europe. LASO has every semi-trailer that you can think of at their disposal, including the Mega Windmill Transporter, which enables them to carry out any transport related to the wind turbine industry. With the Nooteboom semi-trailers the fleet is equipped in a way that is so multi-functional and universal that components from all windmill producers’ makes can be transported. Not just within Europe but far beyond.
Invaluable
Paulo Franco, managing director of LASO Transportes SA: ‘For us the choice for Nooteboom SWC Super Wing Carrier was clear. It is simply the best transport solution for the transport of long rotor blades. To us the outstanding manoeuvrability, flexibility and stability are invaluable, enabling us to carry out the transports in the most efficient way. In spite of the huge dimensions of the wings, with the SWC we are able to deliver the wing to any unloading site. The fact that this semi-trailer is extremely easy to operate makes it a firm favourite with our drivers too.’
About LASO
LASO Transportes SA, with headquarters in Malveira, Portugal, is one of the major companies for special transport in Europe with a very large specialisation in windmill transport. The transport fleet of LASO contains over 850 units. As far as the tractors are concerned, LASO has by now more than 200 Nooteboom semi-trailers, varying from simple 3-axle semi low-loaders to the most advanced Super Wing Carriers and Mega Windmill Transporters. Nooteboom, as Royal Warrant Holder, has had strong ties with LASO Transportes S.A. for many years. The Nooteboom programme and organisation compliment the mission of LASO perfectly. Their mission statement: ‘To be the best service provider in the area of road transport of goods, both inside and outside Portugal, and to be recognized by our high performance, in a continuous search for excellence’.
