Express Global Logistics, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India, recently completed a project moving 33 massive pipe rack modules at an industrial facility. The largest module weighed 671.4 metric tons, which is about the weight of 500 cars!
A company spokesperson explained: “We had to carefully transport these within the facility using specialized equipment and precise planning.
Totally 33 large pipe rack modules to be moved with the heaviest module weight of 671.4 metric tons and the largest module dimensions: 45.6m long × 12m wide × 19.7m high and we used 48-axle Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) as transport equipment. Moving such enormous pipe rack modules wasn't easy.
Here is what made this loadout operation difficult:
The internal roads at the facility were narrow, making it challenging to manoeuvre these giant modules through confined areas.
We had to manage space under obstructions like pipes and cables while also reinforcing unstable ground to support the heavy loads.
Bad weather and working through restricted night-time visibility made the transportation more challenging.
Our project logistics team handled these challenges with proven expertise:
When we hit problems, we modified our plans immediately on-sit and we reconfigured our Self-Propelled Modular Transporters to work better for each specific situation and different expert teams worked together using real-time issue tracking.
During the project, we encountered unexpected material obstructions that blocked our planned route. Instead of stopping work, our team demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and recalculated trailer load balances on-site, implemented alternate plans to navigate around obstructions, made real-time adjustments to SPMT configurations and used an adaptive approach with continuous cross-functional coordination. This flexibility and technical expertise kept the project moving forward on schedule.
All 33 pipe rack modules were delivered to the designated loadout point on time and without incident. The transportation, separation, and loadout operation was completed exactly as specified, meeting all client expectations.”
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