International transport of power generation equipment requires engineering-driven logistics, not standard containerized transport. We provide end-to-end transport services for heavy, oversized, and vibration-sensitive power infrastructure, including gas turbines, reciprocating diesel generators, step-up transformers, and auxiliary balance-of-plant (BOP) modules.

Our operations integrate route feasibility engineering, specialized heavy-lift vessel chartering, multi-axle modular trailer (SPMT) road transport, and site-specific offloading. Every project is executed in compliance with international maritime conventions and local highway over-dimensional load regulations.

Key Service Features

Route Survey & Civil Engineering Analysis: Pre-shipment feasibility studies including bridge structural load calculations, turning radius simulations, and overhead utility/obstruction clearance checks.

Heavy-Lift Cargo Handling: Utilization of hydraulic modular trailers (SPMT), heavy-capacity crane spreaders, and gantry systems designed to distribute weight and prevent dynamic stress concentration during lifting.

Vessel Chartering & Stowage Engineering: Custom stowage and lashing schematics certified by marine warranty surveyors (MWS), utilizing Breakbulk carriers, Flat Racks, and Open Top equipment.

Shock & Environmental Monitoring: Deployment of real-time GPS tracking combined with shock, tilt, and temperature impact loggers secured directly to sensitive electrical windings and control enclosures.

Port Supervision & Customs Execution: Dedicated on-site supervision teams at origin and destination ports to manage direct hook-to-hook transfer and import compliance.

Product-Specific Specifications

Equipment Category	Typical Dimensions & Gross Weight	Transport Mode	Critical Handling & Technical Requirements
Industrial Gas Turbines	Up to 120 tons, 14m x 4.2m x 4.0m	Breakbulk / Heavy-Lift Vessel + SPMT	Maintain precise Center of Gravity (CoG); apply continuous shock and moisture protection.
Reciprocating Generator Sets	30 - 80 tons per skid	Flat Rack Container / Breakbulk	Dynamic lashing calculations; enclosure structural reinforcement verification.
Power Transformers	Up to 250 tons	Heavy-Lift Rail / Multi-axle Trailer	Low-profile trailer configuration; oil level/nitrogen pressure monitoring; bushing protection.
BOP & Control Modules	15 - 50 tons per module	40ft High Cube / Open Top / Flat Rack	Weatherproofing encapsulation; internal component structural tie-downs.

Shipping Process

Engineering Feasibility Assessment: Review of equipment technical drawings, weight distribution profiles, and lifting trunnions to determine regulatory permit requirements.

Stowage & Lashing Plan Approval: Drafting CAD-based lifting and securing arrangements in accordance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines, submitted to MWS for review.

Origin Pre-Carriage & Port Operations: Inland transport executed via hydraulic multi-axle trailers from factory floor to terminal hook, followed by direct hook-to-hook vessel loading.

Ocean Freight & Transit Management: Sea transport via Breakbulk or heavy-lift project vessels featuring active weather routing and daily position reporting.

Destination Clearance & Final-Mile Delivery: Management of port customs clearance, execution of engineered road transport over approved routes, and placement onto designated foundation pads.

Cargo Requirements & Preparation

To comply with carrier safety rules and regulatory standards, shipments must adhere to the following technical preparation guidelines:

Lifting & Slings Points: Equipment must feature certified lifting lugs or designated structural hard points rated for a minimum safety factor (1.5x to 2.0x SWL).

Center of Gravity (CoG) Identification: Physical stenciling and technical drawing verification of the CoG on at least two adjacent vertical sides.

Corrosion & Moisture Mitigation: Application of VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) packaging, desiccants, and hermetic sealing for all terminal blocks, alternators, and control panels.

Mandatory Documentation:

Commercial Invoice and Packing List (detailing net/gross weights and exact dimensions per piece)
Dangerous Goods (DG) Declaration (where liquid fuels, cooling agents, or chemical preservatives are present)
Certificate of Origin and specific Bill of Lading instructions
Manufacturer's Rigging and Handling Manual

Shipping Routes & Transit Time

Asia (Shanghai/Ningbo) to Middle East (Jebel Ali/Dammam): Breakbulk / Heavy-lift vessel: 18 - 25 days

Europe (Antwerp/Rotterdam) to North America (Houston/Baltimore): Transatlantic project cargo: 12 - 18 days

Europe to Africa (West/East Main Ports): Project cargo charter: 25 - 35 days

Inland Road Transit (Site-Specific): Dependent on route surveys, police escorts, and civil infrastructure clearance (typically 3 - 10 days post-discharge).

Shipping Costs & Required Information

Project logistics pricing depends on cargo volume, weight distribution, route complexity, and prevailing charter market conditions. To request an accurate technical quotation, please submit:

Cargo Specifications

Exact length, width, height, and gross weight per unit (including skids or crating).

Engineering Drawings

Dimensioned drawings showing lifting points and Center of Gravity coordinates.

Incoterms

Agreed loading and delivery terms (e.g., EXW, FOB, DAP, DDP).

Location Coordinates

Precise origin factory address and destination project site location.

Project Schedule

Target on-site delivery window aligned with civil construction milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are large power transformers shipped filled with insulating oil?

A: Generally, heavy transformers are transported under dry air or nitrogen-purged conditions to reduce gross weight and comply with vessel safety rules. Insulating oil is shipped separately in ISO tanks and refilled on-site.

Q: How are customs clearance delays managed for oversized equipment?

A: We pre-file technical documentation and secure required Over-Dimensional (OOG) road transit permits prior to vessel arrival, minimizing port demurrage risks.

Q: What marine insurance coverage is recommended for heavy power assets?

A: Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or comprehensive Project Cargo / Delay in Start-Up (DSU) insurance policies are recommended. We coordinate MWS-approved survey reports to support policy compliance.