SpaceInvader Insights
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Video
ASKO Norway – Distribution
Saving space with double stacking in distribution
ASKO Norway – Economics
Efficient and cost savning transport system
ASKO Norway – Environment
Improving the environment with increased capacity
ASKO Norway – Ergonomics
Improved working height and better ergonomics
Kiwi Hamar – Retail
Improved working height and ergonomics in retail
PostNord Logistics – Pilot test
How PostNord Logistics organized a test project with SpaceInvader
PostNord Logistics – Inter-terminal operations
PostNord Logistics saves DKK 4-6 mio. annually with SpaceInvader in their inter-terminal logistics
PostNord Logistics – Value gains
What values does PostNord gain with SpaceInvader?
Blue Water Shipping – New transport solution
BWS offers a new transportation solution to the market with savings on economy and CO2
How to use SpaceInvader
Video directions for use
PDF's
SpaceInvader climate report
In its first climate report, SpaceInvader documents a combined indirect CO2 reduction of 6,645 tons
through its clients’ use of the SpaceInvader pallet racks.
SpaceInvader pilot test
Our pilot test solution makes it easy to try SpaceInvader and to see how the system works and creates value in your supply chain.
Photos of usage
View photos of how the rack is used in various use situations throughout supply chains.
SpaceInvader product folder
Too many trucks drive around only half-full and sometimes even empty. That is expensive – and not sustainable.
ASKO Norway
We tested SpaceInvader on a route in Central Norway. We saved an entire truck a week, cutting costs by 20%.
PostNord Logistics
Completing the rollout of SpaceInvader in our line haul operation will give us a cost efficiency of DKK 6-8m and environmental savings in the same range.
Kiwi Hamar
Most pallets are packed to a height of 180 cm. That is problematic, especially when packing unstable and loose items.
Solar
Solar optimises their freight capacity with SpaceInvader. Instead of sending leftover pallet goods with an extra truck, they double stack their excess goods and thereby reduce both the number of kilometers driven, the costs and their CO2 emissions.
Optimising capacity as climate action
SpaceInvader allows you to pack deliveries higher and thereby transport more goods on less space, increasing the fill of your truck.
The SpaceInvader distribution solution
There are many gains to be made in your distribution operation when you doublestack your pallet freight. Gains that beneft both you and your customers
Capacity optimisation in terminal operations
There’s a great societal focus on the challenges faced by the transport sector and its clients today.
Double stock versus racks
Every day, we meet with logistics professionals and discuss how they handle and optimise the growing amount of pallet freight they’re asked to transport…
Technical
User Manual
The manual provides operational guidance for daily use of SpaceInvader in warehouses and road transport. It covers handling, lifting methods, load limits, pallet stability, lashing principles and transport requirements to ensure safe, consistent and predictable operation across terminals and distribution setups.
Test Documentation & Guidelines for International Transport
SpaceInvader has been tested and validated according to the ISTA 3E protocol by accredited laboratories. This doc. outlines test scope, methodology and results, measuring stability of double-stacked pallet transport under realistic full truckload and cross-border transport conditions.
ISTA 3E Protocol
ISTA 3E test protocol used to evaluate unitised pallet loads in full truckload (FTL) road transport. This is a documented assesment of SpaceInvaders load stability, when met with vibration, shock and compression under conditions representative of long-distance linehaul operations.
Pallet Requirements
Specification of pallet requirements for safe and correct use of SpaceInvader. It outlines minimum dimensions and compatible pallet types, ensuring load stability, reliable handling and consistent operational performance.
Lifting Equipment Requirements
Specification of technical requirements for forklifts and pallet handling equipment used with SpaceInvader. It ensures compatibility between lifting equipment and racks, supporting safe handling, stable and predictable operational performance.
Press releases
CHEP executive joins SpaceInvader as Commercial Director –
May 23, 2025
As of 1 April 2025, transport optimisation company SpaceInvader has strengthened its executive team. Torben Lund, a highly respected professional with extensive executive experience in the European logistics industry, has been appointed Commercial Director. Most recently, Torben brings 15 years of experience from CHEP – the world’s leading pallet pooling company – and adds deep commercial and operational expertise, particularly within retail, FMCG, and industrial supply chains.
SpaceInvader receives Børsens gazelle award in both 2022 and 2023
Dec 12, 2022
Greentech company SpaceInvader has for the first time received a ‘Gazelle Award’, which is an annual business growth prize awarded by the leading Danish business daily Børsen
SpaceInvader's first climate report: "We are 'climate negative'...
Sep 20, 2022
The Danish greentech startup, SpaceInvader, just published its first climate report. The report is based on a climate model, Green Space Impact (GSI), developed in close cooperation with Kobra Advice, a Danish management consultancy.
SpaceInvader hires international profile as Commercial Director
Jun 01, 2022
The Danish green start-up, SpaceInvader, has hired international logistics professional Britta Toftum as their Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective June 1, 2022.
Northern logistics leader goes greener with SpaceInvader
May 07, 2021
One of the largest Nordic logistics groups – Posten Norge AS and Bring in Norway – has just adopted the SpaceInvader solution.
PostNord enters corporate agreement with SpaceInvader
May 14, 2020
In early May, PostNord and SpaceInvader signed a corporate agreement after the successful conclusion of a Pilot Test.
Light ahead: Road transport can save space, money and CO2
March 29, 2020
Monday, 16 March, the government’s 13 climate partnerships delivered recommendations on how Denmark should achieve its 70% CO2 reduction target by 2030.
Climate partnership reduces up to 50% CO2 emissions
Mar 10, 2022
In spring 2020, a climate partnership between Blue Water and SpaceInvader began, and the journey towards more sustainable road transport started.
Blue Water Shipping aim to make freight transport greener
Mar 09, 2020
Transport Minister Benny Engelbrecht was presented with the joint climate initiative by BWS and SpaceInvader.
SpaceInvader launches 80 cm rack and now handles all cargo ...
Feb 04, 2020
Companies working with logistics and supply chains are familiar with the issue of empty air in truck cargo spaces.
PostNord becomes more efficient and greener with ...
Nov 25, 2019
Currently, PostNord is conducting a Pilot Test from SpaceInvader, with the SpaceInvader system at three freight terminals.
SpaceInvader: pilot test determines actual value potential
Nov 13, 2019
There is both space, money, and CO2 to be saved if the transport and logistics industry (T&L) optimizes pallet goods in the logistics flow.
SpaceInvader in growth – hires two experienced KAM's
Aug 19, 2019
Danish SpaceInvader, which won the Danish Supply Chain’s Entrepreneur Award 2019 in June, gears up for growth and hires two experienced profiles as Key Account Managers.
Blog
Decarbonise logistics now:
Rely on proven tools, not tomorrow's promises
The environmental challenges of today are clear and present. From wildfires spreading in numerous countries to devastating hurricanes, floods, and the rise of sea surface temperatures
Greentech company SpaceInvader receives Børsens gazelle award 2022 and 2023
Greentech company SpaceInvader has for the first time received a ‘Gazelle Award’, which is an annual business growth prize awarded by the leading Danish business daily Børsen. SpaceInvader’s solution helps the
SpaceInvader Climate Report
SpaceInvader documents a reduction of 6,645 tons CO2 from clients’ use of pallet racks in 2021. The earth’s climate is challenged like never before, and we need to find solutions that are proven to work and implement…
Read Børsen Logistik’s article on SpaceInvader’s CO2 results
Børsen Logistik has written an article about SpaceInvader, where we talk about the results from our climate work, the publication of our first climate report (2021), and the CO2 reductions our customers have achieved. The report…
Double stock versus racks – what’s what?
Generate significant economic and environmental value through capacity optimisation Every day, we meet with logistics professionals and discuss how they handle and optimise the growing amount of pallet freight they’re asked…
The SpaceInvader distribution solution
There are many gains to be made in your distribution operation when you double-stack your pallet freight. Gains that benefit both you and your customers. More goods on every truck make you more competitive, benefits your botto
Logistical and strategic heavyweight joins SpaceInvader
Britta Toftum joined SpaceInvader on June 1st, 2022 as Chief Commercial Officer. She arrives at SpaceInvader at a time when both the company and the logistics industry is busier than ever before, as more and more carriers are realizing
Inter-terminal transportation can be optimised with great gains to be had
There are plenty of challenges to take on when it comes to the optimisation of logistics. To name a few, there’s the climate crisis, the global supply chain crisis, increased flow of goods, record-setting fuel prices, labour shortage
Double stock versus racks – what’s what?
Generate significant economic and environmental value through capacity optimisation Every day, we meet with logistics professionals and discuss how they handle and optimise the growing amount of pallet freight they’re asked…
FAQ
Stability, safety & compliance
Is a high double stack stable in handling and transport? — or do I need lashing?
No.
SpaceInvader racks are designed as a self-supporting structure and do not require lashing under normal operating conditions.
If your goods require additional securing, the racks are equipped with integrated lashing holes for diagonal lashing.
Are the racks CE certified?
CE marking is not applicable.
The racks are free-standing, passive load-bearing structures and therefore not covered by EU harmonisation legislation.
Instead, the racks are independently tested according to ISTA standards to document load stability and structural performance.
Are the racks TÜV certified?
No.
TÜV certification is not a regulatory requirement for this type of equipment. Performance and load capacity are documented through independent ISTA testing.
Are the racks ADR compliant?
Yes.
According to ADR section 7.5.7.2, packages stacked directly on top of each other are subject to specific restrictions.
SpaceInvader racks act as a load-bearing separation device, meaning the packages do not rest directly on other packages.
This complies with ADR requirements and enables legal double stacking of ADR goods.
Pallet & equipment compatibility
Are the racks only for EUR / EPAL pallets?
No.
SpaceInvader racks can be used with all pallet types that meet the dimensional and tolerance requirements.
As long as the pallet fits within the rack geometry, it can be double stacked.
Do I need special lifting equipment?
No.
The racks are compatible with approximately 95% of standard European forklifts, pallet trucks and stackers.
No special handling equipment is required.
Commercial terms
Is the SpaceInvader rental model complicated?
No.
You pay a flat daily fee per rack.
Invoices are based on 30-day months (360 days per year), resulting in a predictable and simple billing structure with no hidden elements.
Why rent instead of purchasing?
Renting provides flexibility.
You can scale the rack pool up or down as demand changes, without tying up capital.
At the same time, transport cost reductions typically exceed the rental cost — creating a net OPEX saving without CAPEX.
Do we need annual inventory audit
No.
There are no mandatory inventory counts, reconciliations or pool-size adjustment charges.
Alternatives & comparisons
Why not use double-deck trailers?
If pallet heights are uniform and compatible, double-deck trailers can be an efficient solution.
In practice, many operations have mixed pallet heights and limited access to double-deck equipment, making planning and booking difficult and costly.
SpaceInvader provides flexibility across pallet heights and transport setups.
Why not use trailer bars?
Trailer bars require strict pallet height uniformity and careful load planning.
Many operators experience missing or damaged bars, and bars increase the risk of pallet slippage, product damage and safety incidents.
SpaceInvader removes these dependencies.
Business benefits
Why do companies choose SpaceInvader?
Because it delivers measurable operational effects:
- Lower transport costs by increasing pallet density per truck
- Better utilisation of available trucks in a market with driver shortages
- Improved gate efficiency and reduced administrative handling
- Reduced product damage by separating pallet loads
- Legal double stacking of ADR goods
- Fewer unnecessary transport kilometres
Space & capacity impact
How much space does the rack take?
Each SpaceInvader rack extends 5 cm beyond the pallet. When two pallets are stacked using a rack, the total length increases by 10 cm compared to a single pallet.
For a standard EUR pallet, this means: 120 cm → 130 cm total length when double stacked
This reduces the number of bottompallet positions per trailer row. However, as each remaining position can be double stacked, the total trailer capacity increases significantly.
Does this reduce trailer capacity?
Per row: yes.
Overall: no — capacity increases significantly.
A standard trailer goes from 33 pallet positions to 30.
But as all 30 positions can be double stacked, total capacity increases from 33 to 60 pallets.
Implementation
Can SpaceInvader help with implementation?
Yes.
We actively support implementation and operational integration to ensure stable, real-world use from day one.
Company background
What is the story behind SpaceInvader?
SpaceInvader was founded by Jesper Rølund. Jesper has a background as both a metalworker and an architect. He is used to solving practical problems by building things that work in real operations.
The idea behind SpaceInvader came from a concrete challenge raised by a large retailer: Trucks were driving every day with goods — but also with significant unused space. Not due to poor planning, but because pallets could only be transported in a single layer.
Jesper began sketching, building and testing a simple physical solution that could work inside existing trucks, pallets and workflows and very soon after the first prototype was ready: A lightweight aluminum pallet rack that fits into a standard EUR pallet and allows pallets to be safely stacked in two layers during transport.
As the solution gained traction, Steen Frederiksen joined the company. Steen brought a strong commercial and strategic perspective, helping shape SpaceInvader from an invention into a scalable business focused on real, measurable effects in transport operations.
SpaceInvader was founded on a simple belief: Double-stack pallets across the entire logistics chain — save space, costs and CO.
