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Express Forwarding Services Delivers TBM Machine Unit to Rotterdam

Client Profile

MNG, founded in 1976, employs more than 20,000 people in various sectors, including construction and contracting, energy, air transportation, tourism, and finance. The Group's construction projects volume reached USD 8.30 billion in Africa & Middle East

Shipment Parameters

The shipment consists of 68 Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) and its accessories weighing 1,306 Metric Ton in total. It is located at a hill station in Taif city, approx. 200 km to the nearest seaport. All units were shipped to Rotterdam from Jeddah Islamic Port on a breakbulk charter vessel. The shipment was transported using 7 hydraulic low beds, 23 low beds, and 29 flatbed trailers.

Specification of the 7 main units are:

Scope of Work & Key Services

•          Loading
•          Lashing and Securing
•          Land transportation
•          Customs Clearance
•          Export Freight 

Challenges

•          Site located in a hill station with improper road connectivity
•          The vessel required direct delivery. Due to a delay in vessel arrival, the shipment was temporarily stored in a terminal
•          Any delay in transportation to port or customs clearance would attract a penalty from the vessel operator 

Outcomes

•          Quick shipment handling as per schedule
•          On-time completion of the customs clearance process
•          The entire project was completed in the planned timeframe. 

Conclusion

We believe in ourselves and put in all our effort to make a project successful. 24/7 at your service is a policy that we follow, and we have proved it. 

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Contact: Nadir Kalappadan <nadir.kalappadan@efslogistics.net>

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