Spanish freight forwarder Altius has overseen the transport of a 196-tonne transformer destined for the Valle Solar photovoltaic plant.

Altius delivers transformer from China to Spain 1

Source: Altius

The operation began with the transformer being shipped from the port of Shanghai, China to the port of Valencia in Spain.

Due to road transport restrictions in Spain, the transformer was moved by rail to Almansa and was then moved by road in multiple stages to the substation in Ayora.

One of the most complex parts of the project required an overnight operation with a full road closure to ensure safe passage.

Altius delivers transformer from China to Spain 2

Source: Altius

Altius used a skidding system and jacking techniques to place the transformer in its final position.

Altius opted for a gantry system to unload the transformer onto a skidding system, allowing for precise placement onto its foundation. Jacking techniques wrapped up the final positioning.

In June 2025, HLPFI reported that Altius had shipped a de-ethaniser column from Brazil to Argentina.

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