A word from GPLN:                                                                                                           Newsletter Issue 111 / July-August 2026

Dear Reader,
Severe droughts and climate shifts are causing record-low water levels in major rivers and reservoirs across the globe. Europe’s river such as The Rhine (Germany/Netherlands), The Danube (Central/Eastern Europe), The Po in Italy and the Loire in France have also hit record-low levels due to prolonged summer heatwaves. In North America Lake Mead and Lake Powell (Colorado River), the two largest U.S. reservoirs are at critically low capacities and in South America the Parana River (Argentina/Brazil/Paraguay) has heavily shrunk water levels near Rosario, hurting grain exports and reducing hydroelectric power output at major dams. Persistent drought across northwestern Europe is pushing water levels in the docks of Port of Antwerp-Bruges down, threatening access for deep-draught vessels and forcing port authorities into a delicate balancing act between maritime operations, industrial water supply, and drinking water security. The situation is also acute in Antwerp, where the Meuse River feeds the Albert Canal and the interconnected dock system. Low water levels negatively affect our GPLN members as it significantly disrupts global transportation by reducing ship cargo capacity, driving up freight costs, and straining alternative supply chain networks.

As the regional ME conflict pushes energy traders to reduce their reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq is moving crude oil overland through Syria to the Mediterranean coast.
The new corridor is already handling up to 1,000 tanker trucks a day, with crude transported from Iraq to ageing storage facilities at Banyas in western Syria. From there, the oil is loaded onto tankers for delivery to international markets, particularly Europe. The operation offers Iraq an alternative to shipping crude through the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. It also places Syria at the centre of efforts to develop new energy and logistics routes between the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

After careful consideration, taking also the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and other important facts in account, we have decided to hold our 22nd Annual General Meeting in May 2027 again at the Hilton Hotel in Rotterdam, around the dates of Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam, that GPLN delegates can conveniently combine both events. Details will be announced in due course.

GPLN will exhibit from November 18-19, 2026 at Breakbulk Asia at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore, together with several GPLN member companies who will be sharing our GPLN booth: Corwin Int’l Logistics (Shenzhen)/China, Indial Shipping/India, Powerhouse International/ Australia and PT. Logistic One Solution.

GPLN members who also wish to share our booth should contact us right away for more details as only a few more spots are available.

Best regards,

Your GPLN Team

Eastship Transport 300-Tonne Fractionator

Transporting oversized industrial equipment is rarely defined by the distance travelled. More often, success depends on the engineering decisions made long before the convoy begins moving.

This was the case for GPLN member Eastship Projects & Logistics SRL from Romania for the transportation of a 300-tonne fractionator manufactured by Walter Tosto WTB, delivered from Bucharest to the Petrobrazi Oil Refinery in Romania. While the road journey covered approximately 210 kilometres, the project required considerably more than heavy transport equipment. It demanded engineering, route analysis, infrastructure assessments, authority coordination and the development of a tailored technical solution for the final delivery.

The fractionator formed part of a larger refinery logistics programme involving multiple oversized process units, each requiring its own transport configuration and delivery strategy.

Comprehensive Scope of Work:

This project was part of a broader refinery logistics program involving multiple oversized process units, with the remaining equipment transported over a separate 95-kilometer route. Managing several heavy transports under a single logistics scope required highly coordinated engineering and execution to aim for safe delivery in accordance with the construction schedule.

Eastship’s comprehensive scope of work included:

Route Surveys & Transport Planning: Detailed simulations and engineering assessments covering bridge capacities, pavement strength, turning radii, and overhead clearances.

Permit & Authority Coordination: Managing all necessary local approvals and highway permits.

Infrastructure Modifications: Implementing temporary road modifications to accommodate the 85-meter convoy.

Escort Coordination: Synchronizing with civilian and police escorts for traffic management.

Heavy Transport Execution: Overseeing the physical movement of the cargo.

On-Site Logistics: Developing bespoke technical solutions for final refinery access.

Purpose-Engineered Convoy

The sheer size and weight of the cargo necessitated a specialized approach to safely distribute axle loads while maintaining maneuverability along the entire route.

The primary fractionator, alongside a stripper unit, traveled approximately 210 kilometers. To move this colossal piece of equipment, Eastship deployed an 85-meter-long convoy. The configuration consisted of 14+16 modular axles equipped with 400 tons  turntables, powered by two heavy-duty MAN 8×4 trucks.

When loaded, the transport reached demanding dimensions: 5.88 meters in height and 4.57 meters in width, requiring a purpose-engineered configuration designed to safely negotiate the challenges of the Romanian road network.

Navigating Infrastructure Constraints:

As expected with a 300-tonne convoy, the route presented significant infrastructure constraints that required innovative engineering solutions.

The Parallel Bridge Crossing:

One of the most technically demanding sections of the route involved a complex bridge crossing. Standard bridge structures are rarely rated for a 300-tonne concentrated load. Rather than crossing a single bridge, the transport configuration was engineered to span two parallel bridge structures simultaneously. This approach distributed the massive load across both structures, allowing the convoy to safely negotiate one of the route’s most critical bottlenecks.

The Highway Construction Excavation:

Another major hurdle involved navigating a highway construction site where vertical clearance at a key junction was insufficient for the 5.88-meter-high load. Working closely with local authorities, the Eastship team secured the necessary approvals to take advantage of the active construction zone. The team excavated beneath the bridge and installed temporary track panels, successfully creating the vertical room required for the convoy to pass beneath the junction safely.

The Final Challenge: Overcoming a 4.5-Metre Clearance:

Reaching the Petrobrazi refinery gates did not mark the end of the operation; in fact, it introduced the project’s most complex engineering hurdle.

The designated installation area was located beyond a permanent structure that provided only 4.5 meters of overhead clearance. With the loaded convoy standing at 5.88 meters high, it was physically impossible to continue using the modular trailer configuration. Rather than attempting costly and time-consuming modifications to the existing refinery infrastructure, the team engineered a bespoke access solution.

Hydraulic Jacking: Upon arrival at the bottleneck, the 300-tonne fractionator was carefully lifted from the modular trailers using a specialized hydraulic jacking system.

Temporary Rails: The cargo was transferred onto specially installed temporary rails laid out beneath the obstacle.

Controlled Skidding: Using a controlled skidding system, the fractionator was slowly pulled beneath the 4.5-meter clearance structure.

Final Positioning: Once clear of the obstacle, the unit was either reloaded or positioned directly at its final destination within the facility.

A Project Beyond a Single Transport:

Although the 300-tonne fractionator was the largest component, it represented only one part of a highly complex operation. Through detailed transport simulations, innovative load-distribution strategies, and on-site hydraulic skidding solutions, Eastship demonstrated that modern heavy transport is as much about engineering ingenuity as it is about horsepower.

By anticipating infrastructure limits and adapting to stringent site constraints, the project stands as a prime example of how integrated logistics and heavy engineering can overcome seemingly impossible barriers.

Projects FPS Completes Over-Dimensional Boiler Transportation

GPLN member Projects FPS (Pvt) Ltd from Sri Lanka is proud to announce the successful completion of a critical project cargo operation for one of India’s largest tyre manufacturers in Sri Lanka.

As part of this project, Projects FPS was entrusted with the complete handling of an over-dimensional boiler shipment, including transportation planning, specialized equipment arrangements, and safe unloading operations at the project site.

The movement of the boiler presented significant logistical challenges due to its over-dimensional size and the requirement for precise handling. Our experienced project logistics team carried out detailed planning and coordination to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the operation.

To accommodate the unique requirements of the cargo, Projects FPS arranged specialized low-bed trailers and carried out necessary modifications and re-engineering works to ensure safe transportation. The successful movement required skilled operational expertise, careful route planning, and close coordination among all parties involved.

The unloading operation was executed successfully by our experienced team using specialized handling techniques, ensuring the cargo was positioned safely at the final destination without any incident.

We thank our valued client for the confidence placed in Projects FPS and look forward to continuing to deliver reliable and professional project logistics solutions.

This achievement demonstrates Projects FPS’s capability in managing complex project cargo movements, including over-dimensional and heavy cargo transportation, through innovative solutions and experienced operational expertise.

Projects FPS continues to provide end-to-end project logistics solutions in Sri Lanka, including project cargo handling, specialized transportation, customs coordination, and site delivery services, supporting industries with challenging logistics requirements.

Navigators Executes Time-Critical Vehicle and Project Caro Shipments

Transporting oversized vehicles demands meticulous planning, technical expertise, and flawless execution. GPLN member Navigators from UAE once again demonstrated its project logistics capabilities with the successful movement of a consignment of six odd-sized vehicles destined for South Asia.

The shipment, comprising six oversized vehicles with a total cargo weight of 28,306.8 kg, was transported on six 40-foot Flat Rack (FR) containers. Given the cargo dimensions, every stage of the operation was carefully planned to ensure safe handling and timely delivery.

The cargo was moved from Jebel Ali to Sohar Port within just two days, enabling the customer to meet a demanding project schedule. Each vehicle was expertly loaded onto the Flat Rack containers and secured using a combination of chain and belt lashing, providing maximum stability throughout the journey.

The operation also involved the arrangement of specialized low-bed trailers for inland transportation, along with seamless border clearance, ensuring uninterrupted cargo movement. Close coordination with the shipping line further contributed to the smooth execution of the shipment.

Key Success Factors: Detailed pre-shipment planning / Safe handling of oversized vehicles / Expert chain and belt lashing / Specialized low-bed transportation / Efficient border clearance / Excellent coordination with the shipping line / Fast transit from Jebel Ali to Sohar / High customer satisfaction.

This shipment reflects Navigators’ ability to deliver customized logistics solutions for challenging cargo, combining operational excellence with precise planning and effective stakeholder coordination. The successful completion of the movement, together with the customer’s appreciation for the team’s professionalism and expertise, further reinforces Navigators’ reputation as a trusted partner for complex vehicle and project cargo logistics.

In another shipment, Navigators successfully executed the transportation of a project cargo from the Middle East to Southeast Asia, ensuring the cargo been collected from the site based on pickup deadline. The cargo, measuring 14.00 m (L) × 2.38 m (W) × 2.57 m (H), was loaded on a 40′ Flat Rack (FR) container and transported through a multimodal solution, combining land transport from and Ocean freight movement.

A key aspect of the operation was the safe securing and lashing of the overlength cargo. The shipment was carefully positioned on timber dunnage to evenly distribute the load and prevent direct contact with the flat rack. A combination of chain and belts were strategically placed at multiple securing points along the cargo to ensure stability throughout road and sea transit. The lashing arrangements were designed to minimize movement caused by braking, cornering, vessel motion, and rough sea conditions, while complying with OOG cargo securing and safety requirements.

The project presented several operational challenges, including delays in obtaining booking confirmation from shipping line, special approvals required for overlength road transportation, and a four-day delay in gate-in at origin due to the OOG approval process. Through proactive planning, close coordination with all stakeholders, and continuous shipment monitoring, Navigators successfully completed the movement within the client’s required sailing schedule.

This project highlights Navigators’ expertise in handling complex OOG and project cargo, delivering secure cargo lashing solutions, overcoming operational challenges, and providing reliable end-to-end logistics for time critical shipments.

Inter American handle Specialized Logistics for the Energy Sector

GPLN member Inter American Cargo Group S.A. from Argentina recently managed a complex end-to-end operation for gas compression equipment: from ocean transport and port operations to final delivery in Neuquén (Vaca Muerta).

Key Project Highlights:

Cargo: Gas compression coolers and specialized accessories.

Volume: 11×40′ Flat Racks – Out of Gauge (OOG) in both width and height – plus additional 20′ and 40′ units.

Scope of Work: Ocean freight to Buenos Aires port, drayage, devanning, and heavy-haul road transport to destination.

Seamless teamwork across ocean freight, port handling, and inland transportation ensured safe and timely delivery for this high-spec project in Vaca Muerta (gas & oil fields).

UBL Delivers Complete Lithium Battery Recycling Plant

GPLN member UBL (Ultimate Business Logistics) from Israel successfully completed the logistics operation for a new lithium battery recycling plant constructed in southern Israel, managing the project from international transportation through final positioning of the equipment at site.

The complete plant was shipped from Germany to Southern Israel in multiple consignments, comprising standard containers, open-top equipment, oversized units and heavy industrial components, each requiring different transportation, handling and lifting solutions.

UBL managed the complete logistics chain, including:

• Origin coordination and international shipping
• Planning of multiple cargo and container configurations
• Customs clearance and regulatory coordination in Israel
• Port handling and cargo release
• Heavy and oversized inland transportation
• Container unloading and cargo extraction
• Crane and specialized lifting operations
• On-site handling and internal movements
• Precise positioning of machinery and production components
• Continuous coordination with the construction and installation teams
• The project required much more than transportation.

It was executed during a highly challenging operational period in Israel, with port congestion, frequent changes to shipping schedules and limited availability of specialized trucks, cranes and professional crews.

Each stage required close synchronization between shipping lines, terminals, customs authorities, transport providers, lifting teams and the installation team, while the delivery sequence had to be continuously adapted to actual site readiness and installation priorities.

Despite the challenging environment, UBL maintained operational control throughout the project and successfully managed the logistics scope from origin through final placement.

This is where UBL brings real value to complex industrial projects: one logistics partner managing the complete chain, coordinating every interface and providing practical solutions when standard logistics is simply not enough.

TSL manages Industrial Plant Relocation

GPLN member TSL Australia is currently managing an ongoing industrial plant relocation project from Melbourne to Shanghai and Taicang, involving a combination of standard containers, specialised equipment and breakbulk cargo.

Project planning commenced in September 2025, well ahead of physical operations, with detailed coordination required around dismantling schedules, cargo dimensions, lifting requirements, site access, heavy transport and vessel options for the different machinery components.

Operations began in July 2026, with machinery progressively dismantled, collected and prepared for export. Due to the varying sizes, weights and configurations involved, the project required a flexible multi-modal shipping strategy rather than a single transport solution.

To date, more than 2,000 CBM and 500,000 kg of machinery and equipment have been shipped through a mix of FCL, special-equipment and breakbulk movements. Some individual units measure up to 17 metres in length and 38 tonnes in weight, requiring specialised lifting, oversized transport and careful terminal coordination.

The first major breakbulk shipment has now been successfully completed, while additional containerised and oversized machinery continues to move in stages according to dismantling progress and vessel schedules.

Close coordination remains essential across the dismantling teams, crane operators, heavy transport providers, terminals, stevedores and shipping lines to maintain the required sequence and keep the overall project on schedule.

With several shipments already successfully completed, TSL Australia continues to coordinate the remaining stages of this major plant relocation from Melbourne to China.

From containerised machinery to oversized breakbulk cargo, the project continues to move forward through a carefully coordinated multi-modal logistics solution.

Polaris Ships Emergency Rotor to Iraq

The Polaris Projects Team, the specialized project logistics division of GPLN member Polaris Shipping Agencies LLC, UAE, successfully executed the emergency transportation of a 41.550 MT Rotor to Umm Qasr, Iraq, overcoming significant operational challenges arising from the prevailing force majeure situation.

The shipment, originally moving under CIF terms from Shanghai, China, was unexpectedly terminated by the original carrier while the vessel was still in the Far East. Due to the ongoing force majeure circumstances, the carrier intended to discharge the cargo at an alternative port of their choice.

At this critical stage, Polaris Projects was entrusted with finding a practical and time-sensitive solution. Leveraging our long-standing relationship with the carrier, our team successfully negotiated the discharge of the cargo at Port Jebel Ali, UAE, enabling Polaris to take full control of the operation and ensure uninterrupted delivery to the destination in Iraq.

The cargo, measuring 10.00 x 2.20 x 2.30 metres and weighing 41.550 MT, was carefully received at our warehouse before being expertly prepared for the onward sea voyage. In close coordination with the vessel operators, the rotor was professionally stuffed and securely lashed onto a heavy-duty flat rack container, taking into consideration the substantial cargo weight, additional slot loss requirements, vessel stowage limitations, and operational constraints at both Port Jebel Ali and Port Umm Qasr.

Following arrival in Iraq, the cargo was safely discharged using additional heavy-lift equipment specially arranged for the operation and transferred onto a suitable trailer for final inland transportation. The shipment was successfully delivered within the agreed emergency delivery schedule, ensuring continuity of the client’s project.

This project demonstrates Polaris Projects’ capability to provide rapid, innovative, and reliable logistics solutions for complex project cargo, even under challenging force majeure conditions. Through proactive planning, technical expertise, and close coordination with all stakeholders, the team transformed a potentially critical disruption into a seamless and successful delivery.

The photographs provide a visual journey of the project, demonstrating the careful planning, specialized handling, technical expertise, and coordinated execution that ensured the successful delivery of the shipment.

Polaris Shipping Agencies LLC – Delivering Project Logistics Excellence Since 1992

McOcean Logistics Handles Various Challenging Projects

GPLN member McOcean Logistics from Sri Lanka recently completed the successful transportation and delivery of a SANY crawler excavator from a Colombo yard to Gampola in Sri Lanka’s central hill country, demonstrating the company’s capability in handling heavy and oversized construction equipment through challenging terrain.

The operation involved the loading of the excavator onto the carrier, followed by lashing the equipment and distributing the weight on the trailer due to hill transportation.

The unloading operation was carried out with careful coordination to ensure that the heavy equipment was safely transferred from the carrier and made ready for operational use at the site.

The equipment was required to support the reconstruction and restoration of the railway station infrastructure affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The timely delivery of the excavator therefore played an important role in supporting the ongoing recovery and reconstruction activities at the affected site.

McOcean Logistics Sri Lanka Supports Japan’s Donation of Six Refrigerated Trucks to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Supply Chain

Furthermore, McOcean Logistics Ltd. completed recently also the end-to-end logistics handling of six refrigerated trucks donated by the Government of Japan to Sri Lanka, supporting an important initiative aimed at reducing post-harvest fish losses and strengthening cold-chain infrastructure within the country’s fisheries sector.

For McOcean Logistics’ Projects Department, the assignment involved much more than conventional transportation. The team managed a coordinated logistics operation covering import clearance, cargo storage, loading, lashing, transportation from Hambanthota port and final unloading at the designated site in Colombo.

Following the arrival of the refrigerated trucks in Sri Lanka, McOcean Logistics undertook the import clearance process, loading the refrigerated trucks onto suitable transport equipment and securing them with appropriate lashing arrangements. Proper cargo securing was essential to ensure that the vehicles remained stable and protected throughout the transportation process.

The successful movement required close coordination between government agencies / foreign funding agencies and regulatory authorities at different stages.

McOcean Logistics’ involvement in this operation demonstrates the Projects Department’s ability to manage complex, multi-stage logistics requirements for government, development and infrastructure-related projects.

McOcean Logistics delivered also a Complex Coastal Container Recovery Operations in Sri Lanka. From Offshore Debris to Safe Removal: Integrated Project Logistics Expertise on the Sri Lankan Coast

Following reports of shipping containers falling overboard off the coast of Colombo, McOcean Logistics was entrusted with the challenging task of recovering and clearing two container-related debris sites at southwest coast in Sri Lanka. (Rathgama & Induruwa)

The operations required much more than conventional cargo handling. Working in challenging coastal environments, McOcean Logistics Projects Department coordinated specialized equipment, experienced personnel, heavy lifting, transportation, site restoration and close liaison with multiple government authorities to safely remove the debris and restore both beach locations to their original condition as per the guidelines and operational method statement approved by Marine Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA)

At Induruwa, the recovery operation began with cordoning off the working area and conducting a detailed assessment of the container’s condition and its position on the beach. This initial survey was critical to determining the safest and most effective recovery methodology.

McOcean Logistics deployed specialized equipment to carefully move the container, with controlled pushing from one end while simultaneously pulling from the opposite end. This coordinated operation enabled the container to be brought to the designated lifting point.

Once positioned for lifting, a crane was deployed to lift the container and place it securely onto a low-bed trailer for road transportation to the designated storage facility. At the storage location, the container was safely unloaded using a crane and manpower, completing the recovery and transportation process.

The Rathgama operation presented a significantly greater challenge. What was initially identified as container debris had sunk deeply into the beach sand, making direct recovery impractical.

The McOcean Logistics team first had to excavate around the debris and carefully move it towards a suitable working area. Following a detailed assessment of the condition of the container, the team determined that scrapping the damaged container at the site was the safest and most practical solution.

An experienced specialized team was mobilized together with the necessary cutting and recovery equipment. As the worksite was located on the beach front power generators / firefighting and HSSE equipment was also dispatched required for the operation. The container was systematically dismantled and scrapped into manageable sections. The recovered metal sections were then loaded onto trucks and transported to government approved designated storage area for further investigations.

McOcean Logistics worked closely with the relevant parties, including Coast Conservation authorities, Customs, Police and the Sri Lanka Navy, P&I club, local agent and vessel owners as required throughout the recovery and transportation activities.

Beyond simply removing the containers and debris, McOcean Logistics placed strong emphasis on environmental responsibility and site restoration. The sites were cleaned and returned to its original condition and obtain clearance from MEPA before the container debris reached the shore.

The Induruwa and Rathgama operations demonstrate McOcean Logistics’ capability to manage complex, non-standard project logistics requirements in challenging environments. When cargo, equipment or debris presents a complex challenge, McOcean Logistics brings together the right people, equipment, planning and coordination to deliver a safe and effective solution – from the recovery site to the final destination.

The journey of a 16.3-meter firewater pump house by Sea Cargo Logistics

Before the Cargo Moved, the Route Had to Be Proven!

Some cargo is measured in kilograms. Project cargo is often measured in questions. Will it clear the route? Can it be lifted safely? Where can it sit on the vessel? What happens when 5.06 meters of height meets a world designed around standard dimensions?

This project began at Níquel 9204, Parque Industrial Ciudad Mitras, Nuevo León, Mexico, with a firewater pump house bound for Argentina. The final transport dimensions were 16.3 m long, 4.0 m wide and 5.06 m high. On paper, the journey looked simple: move the unit to the Port of Altamira, load it for ocean transport and deliver it to the Port of Buenos Aires. In practice, every stage had to be designed around the geometry of a single piece.

The first move happened before the truck did.

Before the cargo could leave Ciudad Mitras, the inland leg had to be proven. GPLN member Sea Cargo Logistics S.A. de C.V. (SCL) from Mexico carried out a route survey to determine the feasibility of moving the unit to Altamira and to define the transport strategy before the first kilometer was driven.

The engineering drawings told part of the story: dimensions, center of gravity, lifting geometry and lifting points. But those numbers only became useful when translated into an executable move. With a height of 5.06 meters, the unit left almost no room for improvisation. The route, handling sequence and timing all had to work as one plan.

At Altamira, the road ended. The geometry did not.

Reaching the Port of Altamira solved the inland challenge, but created a new one: how do you place a 16.3-meter-long, 4.0-meter-wide and 5.06-meter-high unit aboard a liner container vessel when it does not fit any standard container footprint?

The answer was a breakbulk solution built around the cargo itself. The pump house was positioned on a bed of eight flat rack containers. Its footprint occupied 48 lost slots on the vessel – forty-eight container positions sacrificed so that one oversized unit could travel safely.

Eight flat racks. Forty-eight lost slots. One piece that refused to fit the standard.

More than 8,000 kilometers, but distance was never the hardest part.

From Ciudad Mitras to Altamira, the oversized inland move covered roughly 500 kilometers. From Altamira to Buenos Aires, the ocean leg added approximately 7,602 kilometers. Altogether, the project spanned about 8,100 kilometers from origin to the Port of Buenos Aires.

The coordination connected the planning in Mexico with the execution at destination, keeping one operational logic around a piece that could not be treated as conventional cargo at any point in its journey.

The dimensions were not a detail. They were the plot.

Project cargo is often photographed at the most dramatic moment: a crane lifting, a trailer turning, a vessel receiving the piece. But the real operation begins much earlier – in the survey, the drawings, the center of gravity, the lifting plan, the stowage arrangement and every decision that makes the visible moment possible.

For this project, 16.3 × 4.0 × 5.06 meters were not simply the dimensions of the cargo. They were the rules of the story.

Because when cargo does not fit the standard, the answer is not to force it into the route. It is to design the route around the cargo.

Project snapshot:

Note: Distance is approximate. The ocean leg between Altamira and Buenos Aires is approximately 7,602 km; the inland leg from the Monterrey metropolitan area to Altamira is roughly 500 km.

Moving India’s Railway Assets Beyond Borders by Total Movements

GPLN member Total Movements from India is proud to have successfully executed the door-to-port movement of 10 × 80 MT 3300 HP Diesel-Electric Locomotives, along with bogies and associated components, from the supplier’s works to Mozambique.

The movement of these heavy and over-dimensional railway assets involved careful planning, specialized handling, and close coordination across multiple stages of the logistics chain.

Our scope covered:

• Road transportation from the supplier’s works to Mumbai Port
• Export customs clearance and inter-carting at Mumbai Port
• Specialized lifting arrangements and equipment
• Ocean transportation from India to Mozambique using a heavy-lift geared vessel
• Coordination with statutory authorities and key stakeholders

Successfully delivering this project highlights Total Movements’ expertise in handling complex project cargo and heavy-lift movements, while enabling the global movement of Made-in-India railway assets.

Every challenging movement is an opportunity to demonstrate what precision, expertise, and seamless coordination can achieve.

From India to the World – Moving What Matters.

Punto Transforms Complex Cargo to a Compliant Transport Solution

How careful planning and the right approach made the transportation of a drilling machine possible.

Transporting heavy and oversized equipment is rarely just a matter of choosing the right vehicle and setting the best route. Each project can present specific technical and regulatory challenges that need to be addressed before the journey even begins.

This was the case recently for GPLN member Punto System from Italy for an operation involving the transportation of a drilling machine.

Due to the equipment’s weight, transporting the machine as a single unit was not possible while remaining within the applicable road transport limits. The solution therefore started with a detailed transport study to identify how the machine could be prepared for the journey.

The equipment was carefully dismantled, including the removal of its tracks, reducing its overall weight and making it possible to comply with the requirements for inland road transportation.

Planning comes first

Operations like this demonstrate how project cargo logistics begins well before the vehicle leaves the yard.

Every detail needs to be considered: the characteristics of the equipment, weight restrictions, transport regulations, handling requirements and the practicalities of loading, unloading and delivery.

For Punto System, the objective is not simply to find a route from A to B, but to develop the right solution for the specific cargo and its constraints.

Turning complexity into a workable solution

The success of a complex transport depends on the ability to anticipate challenges and coordinate each stage effectively.

In this case, a careful combination of transport planning, dismantling and compliance transformed a potentially difficult shipment into a safe and feasible road transport operation.

It is a simple example of an important principle in project logistics: the right solution comes before the right route.

At Punto System, every project starts from the cargo, its requirements and the challenge ahead – with the goal of making even the most complex transports possible.

Easy. Extraordinary. Daily.