A word from GPLN:                                                                                                           Newsletter Issue 110 / May-June 2026

Dear Reader,

With Breakbulk Europe having concluded in Rotterdam last month, developments beyond the exhibition halls are likely to be closely watched by the project logistics and heavy lift shipping sector. Many of the conversations among our GPLN members at our GPLN Booth during Breakbulk Europe centred on uncertainty and resilience. The question now is whether the agreement marks a genuine turning point or simply a temporary pause in tensions.

The fragile ceasefire in the Middle East was ruptured recently when the USA accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed exchange of strikes has extinguished hopes that traffic through the strategically vital waterway could meaningfully resume in the near term.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has also condemned new attacks on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, warning that seafarers are again being placed in direct danger as regional tensions continue to disrupt one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. The warning comes as hundreds of ships remain unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely. According to the IMO, around 6,000 seafarers are still stranded on board vessels in the region since the start of the Middle East conflict.

Our 21st Annual General Meeting, which took place from June 12-14, 2026 at the Hilton Hotel in Rotterdam, was a great success, as a multitude of GPLN members efficiently built and maintained professional relationships in the most lasting manner during in-person meetings with fellow GPLN members, as well as during our welcome reception, BBQ-dinner and other social events.

After this event, GPLN was exhibiting from June 14-16, 2026 with a large stand at Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam, together with 10 GPLN member companies who were sharing our GPLN booth: Conti-Trans/Germany, Corwin Int’l Logistics (Shenzhen)/China, DAS Freight Solutions/Russia & Uzbekistan, Falcon International/Canada & USA, Herfurth Logistics/Belgium & Netherlands, ITM Projects/Mexico, Navigators Shipping And Logistica/UAE, NMT Logistics/Turkey & UK, Oceanic Logistics/Cyprus and Zenith International Freight/UK.

The next upcoming logistics exhibition with a GPLN Booth will take place from November 18-19, 2026 at Breakbulk Asia at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. GPLN members who wish to share our booth should contact us right away for more details and prices as only a few spots are available.

Best regards,

Your GPLN Team

Navigators move Heavy Load Gas Spheres

GPLN member Navigators from Lebanon arranged and managed the loading, lashing, securing the cargo on flat rack containers, customs clearance, port handling, and transportation of 2 LNPG Spheres from Beirut City limits, Lebanon, to Aqaba Port, Jordan.

Project: Shipping and transport of 2 dismantled Heavy Load Gas Spheres consisting of 50 x 40’ Flat Rack and 13 Open top containers loaded in 7 days
Measured 10.36 meters in length, 3.11 meters in width, and 3.88 meters in height each unit.

When a gas Sphere in need of being transported from one country to another, the challenge was clear: transport of 1240-ton of Sphere shells, related columns and accessories from an inland remote site to the port – all without a single delay.

The journey began with meticulous planning. Engineers mapped every route, checking bridge capacities and bridge heights, road widths, and turning radius. Specialized hydraulic trailers were brought in, capable of distributing the weight evenly to protect both the cargo and the infrastructure. At the loading site, precision lifting was key. Giant cranes, each with a lifting capacity exceeding 300 tons, hoisted the shells onto its cradle. Every movement was slow and deliberate, with spotters guiding operators to avoid even the smallest misalignment.

The convoy moved at a careful pace, often late afternoon and at night to minimize traffic disruption. Safety officer escorts cleared intersections. Upon arrival at the port, the cargo was transferred to the specific terminal to be loaded onto a heavy-lift vessel equipped with dynamic positioning systems, ensuring stability during loading in choppy waters. The ship’s crew secured the components with custom-fabricated sea fastenings, ready for the ocean voyage.

In the end, the project was a seamless blend of engineering, coordination, and precision timing – a testament to how complex heavy-load shipping can be transformed into a smooth, safe, and successful operation.

Even though with the difficult time and the unrest situation that the country was going thru, the war was at its peak and Navigators team was focused on the project completion.

Proper planning with different stages and a full-fledged team coordinating the same, from the back office, transport department, documentation department, customs clearance department, site operation team, surveyor checking every container, site safety officer, project director, meeting every morning on daily basis from day one until project completion day.

Polaris Project Logistics Delivers Cross-Trade Shipments

The Polaris Project Logistics Team, the specialized project logistics division of GPLN member Polaris Shipping Agencies LLC, UAE, has successfully completed a series of critical cross-trade shipments despite significant operational challenges arising from the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East.

Regional disruptions, including the suspension of several shipping services and restricted access to key UAE ports following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, demanded swift strategic planning, operational flexibility, and innovative logistics solutions.

One of the project’s key assignments involved the transportation of approximately 1,200 freight tons (FRT) of project cargo, with individual unit weights of up to 24 metric tons. The shipment included JCB backhoe loaders, XCMG articulated boom lifts, and tower cranes destined for Mombasa, Kenya.

Originally scheduled to sail directly from Port Jebel Ali, the shipment was impacted by the suspension of direct vessel services following the escalation of regional tensions in late February. This unexpected development required Polaris to rapidly redesign the logistics plan to maintain the project schedule.

Drawing on its extensive expertise in project cargo management and its strong network of partners across the GCC, Polaris evaluated multiple contingency routes through Saudi Arabia and Oman. Following a comprehensive operational assessment, Port Sohar, Oman, was selected as the most efficient and reliable alternative gateway.

The time-sensitive breakbulk cargo was relocated to a designated staging facility, where each unit underwent detailed technical preparation. Where required, equipment was partially dismantled to optimize transport efficiency, professionally packed in accordance with international standards, and securely containerized before being shipped onward from Port Sohar to Mombasa.

Throughout the execution of the project, the Polaris team successfully overcame numerous operational challenges, including extended border clearance times, evolving customs procedures, transit congestion, and rapidly changing regional conditions. Through meticulous planning, proactive risk management, continuous monitoring, and close coordination with clients, transport providers, port authorities, and overseas partners, the team ensured that every shipment moved according to schedule while minimizing delays.

This successful operation underscores Polaris Project Logistics’ commitment to operational excellence, adaptability, and customer-centric service. Even under extraordinary circumstances, the company demonstrated its ability to engineer practical and dependable logistics solutions for complex international project cargo movements.

Dextrans completes Wind Power Project

Shipment mode: Break Bulk / Heavy Lift / Project Cargo
Sector: Renewable Energy – Wind Power
Cargo Details: Wind turbine components and accessories: 146 Pkgs / 1,158.649 Mts / 18,124.05 CBM. 

Services provided by GPLN member Dextrans from Vietnam for this oversized and heavy-lift cargo: Port handling, stevedoring, transportation coordination, and project execution at Hon La Port, Vietnam.

The Challenge: A long-term commitment from tender stage to final delivery. This project represented more than just a logistics operation – it was the result of nearly three years of persistence, coordination, and continuous engagement.

From the initial tender stage in 2023 through final execution in 2026, Dextrans Vietnam remained committed to supporting the customer throughout every phase of the project development process.

During this period, the project faced multiple operational and commercial challenges, particularly regarding operation cost negotiations and execution planning. Dextrans continuously worked alongside the customer and related stakeholders to review, optimize, and negotiate operational expenses while ensuring technical compliance and project feasibility.

Strategic Coordination and Reliable Partnerships: The successful execution was made possible through detailed planning and close coordination with trusted and capable project partners.

Dextrans carefully selected experienced subcontractors and operational partners with proven capabilities in: Heavy lift and project cargo handling / Port operations and stevedoring / Technical transportation requirements / Safety management and operational supervision / Schedule control and cost optimization

This collaborative approach ensured that all technical requirements, operational safety standards, and project timelines were fully achieved while maintaining cost efficiency for the customer.

Technical Execution Highlights: Detailed operational planning and risk assessment. Continuous coordination between customer, port authorities, and operational teams. Strict HSE and safety compliance throughout execution and efficient deployment of manpower and equipment.

Optimized operation sequence to accelerate cargo handling and project completion. The Result: The project was completed successfully ahead of schedule, achieving completion approximately one-third earlier than the original project timeline.

As a result: Cargo operations were completed safely and efficiently and the project milestones were achieved ahead of schedule.

Additional operational costs were reduced for the customer and the overall execution received highly positive feedback for safety, coordination, and operational performance.

This achievement once again demonstrates Dextrans Vietnam’s capability and long-term commitment in delivering complex project cargo and renewable energy logistics solutions in Vietnam.

Uni-logistics cooperate with GPLN partner Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (Schweiz)

Things are moving fast at GPLN member Uni-logistics from Poland! With dynamic growth and a non-stop stream of new challenges, our team is firing on all cylinders – especially in Project Cargo. The best proof? Our recent heavy-lift operation in the Port of Gdańsk.

Our company successfully carried out and supervised the loading of a 137.5-ton compressor ex road trailer onto a vessel at the Port of Gdańsk. The operation was executed using a floating crane and required detailed planning, precise coordination, and strict compliance with safety and operational procedures.

Our scope of work covered full port handling, coordination of all involved parties, and supervision of the lifting and loading operations from hook-up through to final stowage onboard the vessel. Acting as the central point of contact between the client, port authorities, crane operator, vessel crew, and all service providers, we ensured smooth communication and seamless cooperation throughout the entire operation.

Thanks to our experience in heavy-lift and project cargo operations, the loading was completed safely, efficiently, and according to schedule, demonstrating our capability to handle complex port logistics and heavy cargo operations at a high professional standard.

The project was carried out as part of a joint agency cooperation with another member of the GPLN network, Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (Schweiz) AG.

Megalift Move Metering Skid

GPLN member Megalift from Malaysia has successfully executed the transportation of 1 unit of Metering Skid from Pasir Gudang to Tanjung Langsat Port.

Standing at an impressive dimension of L21.33m x W9.8m x H10.88m with a total weight of 231 tonnes, this magnificent cargo presented a unique challenge due to its exceptional size and weight.

Utilising a 14-axle split unit trailer configuration, our team ensured careful planning, precise coordination, and safe execution throughout the entire transportation journey.
Every oversized cargo movement comes with its own challenges – and Megalift continues to rise to the occasion with the expertise and capability to deliver complex heavy haulage solutions. Another remarkable milestone completed!

Punto System Delivers Aircraft Refuellers

GPLN member Punto System from Italy has successfully completed a highly challenging sea freight project involving the transportation of aircraft refuellers destined for Oman.

The operation required not only international ocean transport but also an extensive inland delivery through approximately 2,500 kilometres of desert before the units reached their final destination.

Aircraft refuellers are highly specialized vehicles that require strict handling and transportation procedures throughout every stage of the logistics process. Their technical characteristics demand careful load securing, dedicated transport equipment and continuous attention to operational safety in order to preserve the integrity of the vehicles during transit.

The long desert journey added a further level of complexity to the project. High temperatures, demanding environmental conditions and the considerable distance required meticulous planning and close coordination to ensure the cargo was transported safely and efficiently from origin to final delivery.

By carefully complying with all handling requirements and adapting operations to one of the world’s most challenging transport environments, Punto System successfully completed the project while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability.

This shipment once again demonstrates Punto System’s expertise in managing complex logistics projects involving specialized equipment, oversized cargo and demanding delivery conditions. Through detailed planning, technical know-how and operational flexibility, the company continues to provide tailor-made project logistics solutions across the world, regardless of distance or destination.

Falcon Delivers Wind Turbine Component Bundles

Project Overview:
Industry: Transportation & Project Logistics
Country: China
Falcon Representative: Emad Bouzari & Melchizedek Rol Abelardo
Project Duration: June 1–15, 2026
Commodity: 31 Wind Turbine Component Bundles
Origin: Dalian, China
Destination: Michigan, USA (via Port of New York)
Mode of Transport: Ocean Freight & Trucking
Service: Project Cargo
Weight: 269,330 kg (total cargo weight)
Dimensions: Up to 4.5 metres wide
Equipment Used: 8 Flat Rack Containers

GPLN member Falcon International from Canada Moving Wind Turbine Components Across North America Without Missing a Deadline:
A leading Chinese transportation company partnered with Falcon International to coordinate the transportation of 31 oversized wind turbine component bundles from Dalian, China, to Michigan, USA.

The project required far more than simply arranging ocean freight. Once the cargo arrived in New York, Falcon had a narrow delivery window to unload, transload, and coordinate oversized trucking while avoiding costly detention charges. Through careful planning and experienced project management, every component was delivered safely, on schedule, and exactly according to the consignee’s requested delivery sequence.

The Story of a Trusted Project Logistics Partnership:
The customer specializes in large-scale transportation projects and regularly manages oversized industrial cargo worldwide. For this shipment, they required a logistics partner capable of coordinating both international ocean transportation and complex inland delivery in the United States.

Rather than searching for the lowest-cost provider, the customer prioritized proven execution. The shipment involved multiple oversized units, tight delivery requirements, and highly coordinated handling at the Port of New York, conditions where experience makes all the difference.

Falcon was recommended by another international logistics partner following similar successful project cargo operations, giving the customer confidence that the shipment would be managed correctly from beginning to end.

The Challenges Faced & Overcame:
Although the ocean voyage itself was straightforward, the real complexity began once the cargo reached New York.

Eight flat rack containers carrying 31 oversized wind turbine component bundles had to be discharged, transloaded, and dispatched within an extremely limited timeframe. Any delay would have resulted in expensive detention charges while also disrupting the consignee’s construction schedule.

Handling multiple oversized flat racks simultaneously at one of North America’s busiest ports is a significant logistical challenge. Every movement required careful coordination between the terminal, trucking companies, lifting equipment, and the final delivery schedule.

Falcon’s team also identified opportunities to improve transportation efficiency. Through optimized load planning, the original trucking requirement was reduced from 20 truck movements to only 16, lowering transportation costs without compromising safety or delivery timelines. Most importantly, every delivery had to arrive during normal business hours and in the exact sequence requested by the consignee.

How Falcon Responded:
From the beginning, Falcon developed a detailed execution plan covering every phase of the project. Our project cargo team coordinated closely with ocean carriers, terminal operators, trucking partners, and the consignee to ensure equipment availability and minimize idle time throughout the operation. Every stage of the transloading process was scheduled in advance, allowing all eight flat racks to be handled within just two days while completely avoiding detention charges.

Throughout execution, continuous communication between all parties allowed the team to respond quickly to operational requirements without disrupting the delivery schedule.

By optimizing truck utilization and carefully sequencing deliveries, Falcon reduced the total number of trucks required while maintaining full compliance with oversized transportation regulations and ensuring every component arrived safely.

The operation demonstrated the value of proactive planning, flexibility, and precise project coordination qualities that define successful heavy-lift logistics.

The Results:
The project was completed exactly as planned, with all 31 wind turbine component bundles delivered safely to Michigan without accidents, damage, or schedule disruptions.

Key project outcomes included:
Successful transportation of 31 oversized wind turbine component bundles
Eight flat rack containers transloaded within just two days
Zero detention charges at the Port of New York
Trucks reduced from 20 to 16 through optimized planning
Total cargo weight of 269,330 kg transported safely
All deliveries completed during business hours as requested by the consignee
Zero cargo damage or safety incidents
On-time completion of the entire project

The successful execution reinforced Falcon International’s reputation as a trusted partner for oversized and heavy-lift logistics, demonstrating our ability to deliver complex project cargo safely, efficiently, and exactly as our customers require.

Whether coordinating multimodal transportation, managing oversized cargo, or executing time-sensitive industrial projects, Falcon continues to provide the expertise and reliability that customers around the world depend on.

NMT Atlas Delivers Transformers & Steel Coils

Project No 1: Transformers
Smart Logistics Planning Delivered Faster Transit Time and Greater Operational Efficiency
Gebze → Mersin → Jeddah
Cargo: 4 Transformers (60 tons each) + Accessories (13 x 40’HC)

GPLN member NMT Atlas Projects & Ro-Ro successfully managed the transportation of four 60-ton transformers together with their accessories from Gebze, Türkiye to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, via Mersin Port.
One of the main challenges of this project was that the transformer accessories could not be stuffed into containers at the manufacturer’s facility. Rather than allowing this limitation to affect the project schedule, our team developed a tailored operational solution.

The accessories were first transported to our warehouse using suitable inland transportation equipment, where the container stuffing operations were completed under our supervision. Meanwhile, the transformers were loaded as breakbulk cargo onto a container vessel.

By shipping both the breakbulk transformers and the 13 x 40’HC containers on the same vessel, we established a fully synchronized transportation plan that significantly improved the overall project performance.

This customized logistics solution enabled us to deliver tangible benefits for our customer:
Reduced transit time through optimized shipment planning.

A more cost-efficient transportation solution.
Greater operational efficiency by relocating the container stuffing process to our warehouse.
Coordinated arrival of both the transformers and accessories at the destination, supporting a smoother installation schedule.
End-to-end project management with proactive coordination at every stage of the operation.

Project No 2: Steel Coils
Tianjin → Diliskelesi
Cargo: 13,000 MT Steel Coils in 3 lots
In another successful operation, NMT Atlas Projects & Ro-Ro completed the transportation of 13,000 metric tons of steel coils from Tianjin, China to Diliskelesi, Türkiye, executed in three separate shipment lots with three vessels.

Our team managed the entire logistics process from origin to destination, maintaining full operational control throughout every stage of the project. Through detailed planning, continuous coordination with all stakeholders, and proactive shipment monitoring, all three lots were delivered on schedule and in line with the customer’s operational requirements.

This project once again demonstrated our capability to provide:
End-to-end project management.
On-time execution across multiple shipment lots.
Continuous operational monitoring and coordination.
Reliable logistics solutions for high-volume industrial cargo.

At NMT Atlas Projects & Ro-Ro, we believe successful logistics is measured not only by moving cargo, but by delivering efficient, reliable, and customer-focused solutions. Whether transporting heavy-lift equipment or high-volume industrial commodities, our objective remains the same: creating value through smart planning, operational excellence, and dependable execution. We would like to thank our valued customers and business partners for their trust and cooperation. We remain committed to delivering tailor-made logistics solutions with the same dedication, reliability, and operational excellence in every project.

Trans International Logistiks Handles Multiple Project Cargo Projects

Trans International Logistiks (TIL), a GPLN member from Malaysia, has once again demonstrated its expertise in handling complex and highly sensitive project cargo by successfully executing multiple project deliveries across various challenging project sites for its valued clients.

Each project presented unique logistical complexities, including restricted site access, stringent safety requirements, demanding delivery schedules, and coordination within live operating facilities. Through meticulous planning, comprehensive route assessments, and close collaboration with all project stakeholders, TIL successfully overcame these challenges while ensuring every shipment was delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

The successful execution of these projects reflects TIL’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction, underpinned by:
Precision planning and technical expertise to manage complex logistics requirements.

Cost-effective logistics solutions tailored to meet each client’s project objectives.
Full compliance with customs, statutory, and regulatory requirements throughout the logistics process.
On-time project deliveries to support critical project milestones and commissioning schedules.
Zero-damage handling standards, ensuring every cargo arrives in perfect condition.
A strong commitment to partnership, built on trust, reliability, and delivering value to every client.

Project 1: Delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Units & Medium Voltage System (MVS) Units to Various Existing Manufacturing Plant Sites.
Locations: Shah Alam, Selangor / Kapar, Klang, Selangor / Northport, Klang, Selangor / Batang Kali, Selangor / Pajam, Negeri Sembilan
Cargo: 7 x Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Units (45 Tons Each) and 4 x Medium Voltage System (MVS) Units (14 Tons Each)

Highlights: One of the defining aspects of this project was the delivery of critical equipment to multiple existing operational plant sites, each presenting its own unique logistical and operational challenges. These included restricted access routes, limited manoeuvring space, ongoing plant operations, stringent safety requirements, and the need to minimise disruption to the facilities. To address these complexities, our team conducted comprehensive route assessments, detailed lift studies, and thorough site evaluations well in advance of each delivery.

Every movement was meticulously planned and coordinated with the client, plant operators, transport specialists, and lifting crews to ensure seamless execution. Through careful planning, precise execution, and close collaboration among all stakeholders, we successfully overcame the challenges at each site, delivering and positioning the equipment safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the project schedule.

Project 2: Delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Units.
Location: Hutan Melintang, Perak, Malaysia
Cargo: 2 x Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Units (45 Tons Each)

Highlights: One of the most significant challenges encountered during this project was the exceptionally tight delivery schedule imposed by the client. The situation was further complicated by inadequate shipment planning by the client’s supplier, who was responsible for the transportation arrangements. Instead of discharging the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units at a port closer to the project site, the cargo was delivered to Pasir Gudang Port, Johor, while the project site was located in Perak—approximately 500 kilometres away. This created a demanding logistical challenge, requiring the transportation of oversized and heavy cargo over a considerable distance within a very limited timeframe. Despite these constraints, our project logistics team responded swiftly by implementing a comprehensive transportation strategy and closely coordinating with all stakeholders, including the client, port operators, transport crews, lifting specialists, and site personnel. Detailed scheduling, continuous communication, and meticulous execution enabled every stage of the operation to proceed efficiently, minimizing delays while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational control. Upon arrival at the project site, the challenges extended beyond transportation. The restricted site conditions and complex lifting requirements demanded precise planning and flawless execution during the unloading, lifting, and final positioning of the BESS units. Leveraging the expertise of our experienced project team, every operation was carefully managed to ensure the equipment was safely installed in its designated location without incident. Through strong teamwork, proactive problem-solving, and effective project management, we successfully overcame both the logistical and site execution challenges. The BESS units were delivered and positioned safely within the required timeline, demonstrating our capability to execute complex project cargo operations under demanding conditions while ensuring the client’s project milestones remained on schedule.

Project 3: Transformer Unit Temporary Export for Repair & Return for the Johor – Singapore Rapid Transit System Rail Link (RTS Link) Project
Site Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Ship To: China
Cargo: 1 Unit Transformer @ 24 Tons
Scope & Highlights: Dismantling the transformer unit located on the second floor of an already constructed rail station structure, ensuring safe removal within a confined operating environment.
Industrial packing of the transformer to provide maximum protection during international transportation.
Heavy lifting operations to lower the transformer directly from the second floor onto the trailer positioned alongside the building, utilising a carefully engineered lifting plan.
International transportation, including temporary export customs clearance processes, ocean freight, and delivery of the transformer to the supplier’s manufacturing facility in China for repair.

Return logistics, comprising collection of the repaired transformer from the supplier’s factory, ocean freight, import customs clearance, and transportation back to the project site in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Final lifting, positioning, and installation of the transformer back onto the second floor, completing the reinstatement safely and in accordance with the project’s technical requirements.
Despite the operational constraints of working within an existing facility, TIL successfully executed every stage of the project through meticulous planning, precise engineering, and close coordination with all stakeholders, ensuring safe handling, timely delivery, and zero damage throughout the entire logistics cycle.

PPL Executes Heavy Lift, Oversized Cargo and Project Logistics Operations

During the first half of 2026, GPLN member Precious Prestige Trading and Logistics One Member Co., ltd (PPL) from Vietnam successfully executed a diverse portfolio of heavy lift, oversized cargo transportation and project logistics operations across Vietnam, supporting key infrastructure, industrial, energy and offshore projects, as well as cross-border logistics operations.

For infrastructure projects, PPL transported more than 13,000 metric tons of oversized steel structures for the Phu Quoc International Airport Expansion Project and the APEC 2027 Convention Centre Project. The operation combined specialized heavy haul road transportation with coastal barge services, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of oversized steel structures to Phu Quoc Island.

In cross-border project logistics, PPL completed the transportation of 167 project cargo packages from Vietnam to Cambodia, with a total cargo weight of 1,112 metric tons. The shipment included a 128-metric-ton power transformer, the heaviest cargo unit of the project. By integrating hydraulic trailers, inland barges, detailed route surveys, transport engineering and customs coordination, PPL ensured the safe and efficient execution of this international logistics operation.

PPL also continued supporting Vietnam’s offshore oil & gas industry through the transportation and load-out of major offshore structures for Vietsovpetro, including the RC-12 Jacket and BK-26 Jacket, each weighing approximately 1,000 to 1,300 metric tons. In addition, the company transported two topside modules for the Lac Da Vang Project, operated by Murphy Cuu Long Bac Oil Co., Ltd., with individual module weights ranging from 3,100 to 3,700 metric tons. These operations required specialized transport engineering, heavy transport equipment and close coordination to ensure safe and efficient execution.

In the offshore wind sector, PPL continued supporting the Fengmiao 1 Offshore Wind Project through the transportation of offshore jackets and topsides, demonstrating its capability in handling complex renewable energy components with integrated engineering, specialized transport equipment and comprehensive project logistics solutions.

PPL also completed several industrial and marine logistics operations. For NEUERO, the company transported multiple ship unloaders, each weighing between 200 and 300 metric tons, from the fabrication yard to the port, followed by load-out operations for export to international destinations.

In another major project, PPL executed a comprehensive logistics scope for the H426 vessel, weighing approximately 1,630 metric tons and measuring 71 meters in length. The scope of work included site move, load-out and sea fastening, barge transportation, floating dock transfer and launching, demonstrating PPL’s capability in delivering integrated heavy transport and marine logistics solutions.

Collectively, these projects reflect PPL’s capability to execute safe, reliable and integrated heavy lift, oversized cargo transportation and project logistics solutions across infrastructure, industrial, energy, offshore and cross-border sectors. As a proud GPLN member, PPL looks forward to strengthening cooperation with fellow network partners and supporting complex project cargo movements throughout Vietnam, the Indochina region and beyond.

Total Movements handle Multimodal Movement of Heavy-Lift Gas Processing Units

GPLN member Total Movements from India successfully executed the door-to-port transportation of 6 Gas Processing Units (GPUs) totalling about 12,800cbm, including the heaviest unit weighing 1,400 MT, from the supplier’s facility in India to the Middle East.

The project involved deploying specialized axle configurations for cargo pick-up and transportation to the load-out jetty, followed by Roll-On operations onto 2 dedicated Deck Carrier Vessels, transportation via the river-sea route, and Roll-Off operations at the discharge port.

Key features included handling ultra-heavy cargo, operating within critical tidal windows, ensuring vessel stability for the 1,400 MT unit, and securing cargo for safe sea transit. To overcome these challenges, our team implemented customized axle configurations, detailed vessel load distribution analysis, precise tidal planning, and MWS-approved sea fastening calculations.

Through meticulous engineering, seamless stakeholder coordination, and strict adherence to HSE standards, every stage of the operation was executed safely, efficiently and on schedule.

PROTRANSER Ship Transformers to Korea

GPLN member PROTRANSER’s team from China handled recently 4 sets of 91.7 tons transformers from the factory in Wuhan, China, to Korea. The total volume of the shipment was 33PKGS/409940KGS/708.1CBM, and the weight of the main body was 91.7 tons. Our working scope included picking up cargo at the factory and delivering it to the Longwu Terminal in Shanghai, customs declaring service, port service and chartering of a floating crane for loading the cargo on to the breakbulk vessel.