In a remarkable showcase of engineering expertise, India’s Express Global Logistics (EXG) has successfully executed a complex transportation project, delivering massive modules to Saudi Arabia for a green hydrogen initiative. These gigantic components, essential to the project’s completion, weighed up to 250 tonnes each.

The intricate operation saw the movement of 14 vast structures, extending 50 meters in length, 12 meters in width, and 18 meters in height, with a total weight of approximately 1,500 freight tonnes. EXG utilized advanced Scheuerle self-propelled modular transporters (SPMT) from their Megaload fleet to facilitate this task. The high-tech equipment included 48 axle lines, dual power pack units, and specially designed spacers for effective load handling.

A unique roll-on roll-off (RoRo) system was employed to load eight of these enormous modules onto vessels. This sophisticated method, involving ramp plates and stools, allowed for the smooth and secure transfer of the structures. Meanwhile, the other six units were skillfully moved to the jetty using SPMTs and then lifted by crawler cranes into their designated positions.

EXG’s adept navigation of challenging scenarios underscored the importance of strategic planning and the use of advanced technology. Meticulous vessel ballasting was crucial in ensuring the stability of the cargo throughout its journey. As part of its ongoing expansion, EXG partnered with Italian heavyweight Fagioli to form Megaload in January 2023, broadening their scope in petrochemical and construction sectors with innovative lifting techniques.

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