This case study covers breakbulk transport of an A-frame structure from Croatia to Norway, executed under a tight pre-Christmas schedule with full responsibility for permits, terminal handling and vessel coordination.
Cargo particulars
The shipment consisted of a disassembled A-frame structure, including:
- left and right arms
- central beam
Each unit measured up to approximately 18 metres in length, with width and height reaching 4 metres
Scope of work
Our scope included:
- road transport from Croatia to Świnoujście
- obtaining oversized transport permits
- chartering of breakbulk liner vessel
- terminal handling, loading and lashing
- coordination with discharge port and consignee
Key challenge
The main challenge was the execution timeline.
The project took place in December, during peak pre-Christmas congestion across authorities and logistics infrastructure. Permit processing alone required approximately two weeks due to high seasonal workload.
Key milestones:
- permits received: 18 December
- vessel departure: 24 December
- delivery deadline: 1 January
This created an extremely tight execution window with no margin for delay.
Execution
The cargo was transported by road to Świnoujście under oversized transport regulations, requiring careful route planning and coordination with authorities.
Upon arrival at the port, the cargo was prepared for loading onto a chartered breakbulk liner vessel. All terminal operations, including lifting and securing, were handled under our supervision.
Given the tight schedule, loading operations were executed with strict adherence to the pre-approved timeline, ensuring readiness for the vessel’s departure on 24 December.
The securing arrangement was designed to ensure safe sea transport while maintaining efficiency in port operations.
Discharge constraints and result
At the discharge port in Brattvåg, operations were carried out at a shipyard with limited crane availability.
To address this constraint, a detailed stowage plan was developed in advance and approved by both the vessel and the consignee. This ensured:
avoidance of rehandling or delays
correct positioning of cargo in relation to crane reach
efficient discharge sequence
Despite the compressed schedule and seasonal constraints, the shipment was delivered on time, meeting the project deadline of 1 January.
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