Express Global Logistics (EXG) has coordinated the delivery of an ammonia converter and ammonia chiller, weighing 530 tonnes and 220 tonnes respectively, across India.
Originating in the northwestern part of the country, EXG was tasked with delivering the oversized cargoes to India’s west coast. The ammonia converter measured 30 m x 4.25 m x 4.9 m, while the second component measured 26 m x 4.5 m x 5 m,
EXG was responsible for the land transport of both units from the workshop to a jetty in northwest India. Here, it coordinated the specialised load-out operation onto a barge as we all as seafastening to ensure cargo stability during marine transit. EXG was then responsible for barging the cargoes to a port on the west coast.
“Our engineering team meticulously planned every aspect of this multimodal transportation,” said EXG. For the land movement, this required the use of specialised hydraulic axle trailers – 22 side-by-side axle lines for the larger unit and 15 axle lines for the ammonia chiller – and temporary road developments to accommodate the oversized loads. The company also coordinated with local authorities for temporary electrical shutdowns along the route to avoid overhead obstructions.
At the jetty, precise coordination was required to ensure the barge was positioned within the designated tidal window. “Our experienced marine engineers implemented comprehensive sea fastening protocols to secure the cargo for the subsequent sea journey to the northwestern part of India. Since this was a beaching operation, it was critical to adhere to the tidal variations and complete load out in the required time lines. The roll-on operations were flawless and all timeframes were met resulting in successful loadout,” EXG explained.
EXG is a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India.
