Project type: International transport of a complete set of industrial equipment
Cargo specifics: Some of the equipment had a non-standard width of 2.7 m and required mandatory weather protection during long-distance transport.
Machinery and equipment utilized
Two types of road trains were employed to optimize logistics:
A standard curtain-sider semi-trailer – for transporting large assemblies and electrical cabinets within standard dimensional limits.
A specialized curtain-sider semi-trailer with an extendable frame – enabling the accommodation of an oversized load (2.7 m in width) under the curtain.
Specifics and Challenges of Transportation
Alternative to open platforms: Instead of the standard use of an open flatbed trailer for a 2.7-meter-wide load, a specialized extendable trailer with a tarpaulin cover was employed. This ensured complete protection of the moisture-sensitive equipment against precipitation and dirt throughout the entire route.
Specialized vehicle configuration: Combining two different types of transport enabled the client to handle the shipment of the entire production line within a single project, without the need for additional vehicles.
Careful securing: The tall equipment components required precise calculation of strap tension to prevent casing deformation during long-distance transport.
