A word from GPLN:                                                                                      Newsletter Issue 106 / September-October 2025

Dear Reader,

GPLN recently exhibited with a stand at Breakbulk Americas in Houston/TX, together with GPLN members Fox Brasil/Brazil, Go Gauge Logistics/India, Green Worldwide Shipping/USA, Global Shipping Services/USA, and ITM Projects/Mexico.

However, even so this event was well visited (6,250+ visitors, marking a 10% increase year over year) the sentiment among the exhibitors and visitors was low because of the high Government tariffs imposed to several countries, including Central- and South America. Besides this negative effect, the US government pulled also off funding from offshore wind projects and has continued its assault on the country’s offshore wind energy industry, withdrawing USD 679 million in funding for 12 projects.

Meanwhile, China is forging ahead and is forecast to hold 45 percent of global offshore wind capacity by 2030. With the US stepping back, the odds of building a rival renewables supply chain in the US are slim. Western OEMs are returning to China’s favorable business climate, and around 25 percent of turbine component manufacturing sites for European-certified platforms are now located there.

As announced earlier, our next Annual General Meeting will take place from June 12-14, 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in Rotterdam, just ahead of Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam which is scheduled from June 16-18, 2026. We have chosen these dates that delegates can combine both events which is not only time but also cost saving. We are expecting again a high attendance of around 200 delegates which will be a great opportunity for networking.

More details and delegate registration, exclusively for GPLN members, are available on our dedicated website: https://gpln.net/agm-2026/

The next upcoming event where GPLN will exhibit together with several GPLN members is Breakbulk Middle East, scheduled from February 4-5, 2026 at WTC in Dubai.

Furthermore, GPLN members interested in sharing our large stand at Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam (June 16-18, 2026) should contact us well in advance as only a few more spots are available and given away on a first-come, first-served basis.

Finally, GPLN also secured a stand in a prime location at the new Breakbulk Asia event in Singapore which will take place from November 18-19, 2026. We still have some spots available for GPLN members who wish to share our booth.

Best regards,

Your GPLN Team

Navigators Shipping and Logistica execute Oil Field cargo operation

GPLN member Navigators Projects Team from UAE recently managed a complex oil field cargo movement with utmost precision and efficiency. The scope of work encompassed the collection of import ocean freight from Europe to the Middle East, secure storage at our facility within the Jebel Ali Freezone, and subsequent transportation to the client’s designated location.

Given the nature of this ongoing project, which involves consecutive cargo arrivals at the Port of Jebel Ali, a dedicated project team was assigned to oversee the complete end-to-end process-from port handling to final site delivery. The shipment comprised critical machinery and components essential to oil field operations, where adherence to timelines, stringent safety protocols, and meticulous handling were of paramount importance.

“Managing shipments of this scale demands coordination across multiple touchpoints, and our team takes pride in ensuring every stage is executed flawlessly. For us, it’s not just about moving cargo-it’s about delivering trust,” commented the team leader.

Global Shipping Services handle Umbilical Reels

Over the past few months, the project team at Global Shipping Services LLC, a GPLN member from Houston/Texas in USA, have been moving Umbilical Reels from Europe to USA.

Originating in Austria, the cargo was trucked to Bremerhaven Port in Germany and then shipped to US Ports for delivery to customers facility. So far (on-going project thru 2026), we have moved 181 Reels.

Due to the “delicate nature” of these Umbilical’s, we have had Marine Warranty Surveyors on site in Austria, and at the port of Bremerhaven. And for staging and reloading to Mafi’s, again at the Port of Discharge, for the transload from Mafi to truck for final delivery.

Each reel was loaded inside an enclosed curtain sided trailer to protect it from the elements, shrink-wrapped and tarped all the way. Each reel had a dimension of 3.2m x 2.4m x 3.2m and a weight of 15,000 kg each.

This ongoing project is involving and requiring a lot of time for tracking each reel via Serial # throughout the whole supply chain from origin to destination.

Global Shipping Services deliver heavy pieces

For the past few weeks GPLN member Global Shipping Projects team in Houston has also been working on this shipment for a new client.

From Italy to USA (TX) everything was just in time delivery and each load scheduled.

It was a very close coordination with the job site and crane operators for the JIT offload on site. The first piece had a weight of 59,000 kg and a dimension of 7.0m x 2.90m x 2.27m

Origin from: ITSVN (Savona port) / POD: Freeport TX USA/ Delivery to: Job site Austin TX. Plus, additional cargo 7 x 40’ OT SOC

For this we nominated one of our most reliable carrier/truckers, who never lets us down.

PROTRANSER export equipment to France by Air

© Protranser International Logistics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved

GPLN member PROTRANSER’s team from China delivered equipment and parts from China to France by air via Zhengzhou airport, Henan province. The cargo was consisting of Bottom Heads. The weight was in total 2’975 kg and the working scope included: picking up cargo from the factory in Anhui province, repacking and delivering to France by air. The original dimension of the cargo was 3.15*3.08*1.46m (LWH), and due to this fact, the width exceeded airline restrictions. After repacking, the final dimension was reduced to 3.15*2.93*1.74m (LWH), and the cargo reached the reserved flight successfully and on time.

© Protranser International Logistics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved

Fleet Line Shipping Services handle several project shipments

GPLN UAE member, Fleet Line Shipping Services, was busy executing several project shipments in August. The most oversized item was a pre-fabricated module, measuring 68 x 17 x 8.5 meters, and weighing 1,040 metric tons.

JSL Global handle delivery of a renewable, biodegradable fuel plant

Project Overview by GPLN member JSL Global Qatar

Scope: Specialized equipment, distillation towers, condensers, re-boilers, and heavy steel structures for a renewable, biodegradable fuel plant.

Total Cargo: ~820MT | ~1,626 CBM

Shipment Phases: 3 consignments (Dec 2024, Jul 2025, Sep 2025)

Route: Qingdao (China) → Hamad Port (Qatar) → Biodiesel Plant in Qatar

Challenges

Handling oversized tanks and fragile condensers requiring Flat Rack & Breakbulk solutions.

Managing multi-phase shipments across 9 months with strict EPC schedules. JSL Global team Mr. Syed Zille Abbas coordinated full shipment logistics planning from plant foundation, delivery scheduling and all approval for Duty exemption etc along with JSL’s Project team Mr. Rakesh Barai.

Coordinating Port Authorities, transport department for direct plant delivery using escort.

JSL Global’ s Execution

Port Operations

Direct discharge of OOG units and Breakbulk cargo at Hamad Port.

Specialized crane lifting and secure lashing for oversized equipment.

Transport & Route Survey

Low-bed and multi-axle trailers deployed for safe inland transport.

Route clearance with escort vehicles to navigate height & width restrictions.

Plant Delivery & Offloading

Mobile cranes arranged inside plant area for precision placement.

Equipment positioned per EPC installation sequence.

Results & Impact

✅ Successful door-to-plant delivery of all 3 consignments.
✅ ~USD 5.5M & above worth of specialized equipment handled without incidents.
✅ On-time execution, avoiding storage & detention costs.
✅ Reinforced JSL’s reputation as a trusted partner in renewable energy and industrial project logistics.

Total Movements transport Vacuum Tower along the Indian Coastline

This Door-to-Port complex movement of 375 Ton Vacuum Tower by GPLN member Total Movements from India, from the western to the eastern coast of India had to overcome significant logistical and environmental challenges.

Our comprehensive logistics scope included picking up the cargo from supplier’s works, transporting it to the load port on the western coast, coastal shipping to the discharge port on the eastern coast of India, and managing the discharge process.

Key highlights of this challenging operation include:
1. Opted for Multimodal (Road + Coastal) shipping to bypass geographical and infrastructural constraints
2. Critical oversized cargo dimensions of 55.73 x 10 x 9.45 meters (L x W x H)
3. Customized transport configuration & mobilized suitable equipment to adhere to weight and space restrictions at the load port
4. Obtained 16 electric line shutdowns along the route, enabling smooth passage without compromising safety
5. Major civil works at critical turning points, including deploying 100+ steel plates to stabilize weak sections and ensure safe manoeuvring
6. Mitigated weather impacts as the movement was conducted in monsoons
7. Chartering a Super Heavy Lift vessel and converting it to an Indian-flagged vessel for coastal shipping
8. Executed seamless double banking operations at the discharge port under stringent Marine Warranty Surveyor supervision

These engineered solutions are a testament to our team’s commitment, agility, and technical expertise in executing complex multimodal logistics with precision.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all stakeholders for their unwavering support in making this complex project a success.

Moving Cargo with Passion!

Total Movements handle Coke Drums

GPLN member Total Movements from India also successfully executed the Multimodal, Door-to-Door Movement of 2 x 643 MT Coke Drums, totalling over 10,200 FRT, for a key project at one of the largest oil refineries in India.

Our scope involved Road Transportation from Supplier’s Factory to the nearest Jetty, Rolling-on the Drums onto the Barge, Barging to the port closest to the refinery site, inland delivery and placement to the Foundation.

The operation required meticulous planning and coordination, given the massive dimensions and weight of the cargo. Key highlights and challenges included:

1. End-to-end multimodal coordination, including marine and inland logistics
2. Operations carried out during foul weather and heavy monsoon rainfall, demanding strict safety controls
3. Navigating tide constraints at both ports
4. Securing Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) approvals for the sea voyage
5. Managing road transportation challenges due to poor infrastructure and ODC movement restrictions

Despite the odds, the entire movement was executed smoothly and safely, within the committed timelines.

A big thank you to our client for their continued trust, and sincere appreciation to all the stakeholders who contributed to the success of this operation.

Inter American Cargo Group Handle Oil & Gas Project

GPLN member Inter American Cargo Group from Argentina handled recently a Oil & Gas Project for the Vaca Muerta Oil Field.

Project Scope:

Origin Coordination: Managing the entire process at the point of origin, including cargo stuffing, securing the load (lashing, bracing, and blocking), and handling all terminal and export customs procedures.

Transport: Arranging ocean freight for the main leg of the journey.

Destination Logistics: Coordinating inland transport and final delivery to the destination in Vaca Muerta Oil Field, in the Neuquen province in Argentina

Cargo Details:

Type: Total of 45 compressor skids and coolers.

Weight: Ranging from 25 to 65 tons.

Polaris Shipping Agencies deliver Airport Equipment

GPLN member Polaris Projects Aviation Logistics Team from UAE successfully delivered Airport Equipment across multiple Middle East locations.

Polaris Projects Aviation Logistics Team, the specialized project logistics division of Polaris Shipping Agencies LLC, has successfully completed a major logistics project involving the delivery of airport passenger buses and aircraft container/pallet loaders to several airports across the Middle East.

Originating from Europe, the shipment was managed by Polaris UAE, acting as the handling agent for multiple European suppliers. The project involved time-sensitive deliveries of heavy and oversized airport equipment to designated destinations, demanding precise coordination and execution.

Polaris efficiently collaborated with its network of carefully vetted international partners to ensure smooth handling and timely delivery. The entire project was completed ahead of schedule, reflecting Polaris’ expertise in managing complex logistics operations.

The total shipment, amounting to approximately 4,100 freight tons with individual units weighing up to 42 metric tons, was meticulously planned and executed. Deliveries were coordinated in alignment with each airport’s operational schedule to avoid disruptions. Polaris’ scope of work included route surveys, obtaining necessary government permits, and overseeing the end-to-end coordination of the entire project; all of which were critical to its successful completion.

Hanseatic Freight deliver Cargo for Industrial Plant

GPLN member Hanseatic Freight Contor from Germany recently moved heavy cargo by land for an Industrial Plant from Ajka, Hungary to Cumnock, United Kingdom

The overall weight was 39,5 t and the biggest item had a weight of 13,7 tons and a dimension of 13.50 x 4.51 x 3.99 meters.

Go Gauge Logistics move Heavy Lift Power Generators

At Indian GPLN member Go Gauge, we continue to strengthen our presence in the energy and power sector with engineered precision and end-to-end heavy-lift solutions.

Our team executed the complex movement of power generators and accessories across India for a critical U.S. energy project. The heaviest generator weighed 110 MT, requiring expert coordination, detailed route planning, and flawless execution from factory pickup to port delivery in the USA.

Our scope covered multi-axle transportation, route survey, engineering, lashing & securing, port stevedoring and MPP geared vessel chartering —all completed under strict safety and engineering standards.

Our in-house engineering division has prepared the method statement, transport drawings, DG shock absorbers for vibration control, COG monitoring, and lifting drawings to secure MWS approval and compliance.

When precision, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable, Go Gauge delivers.