India’s Express Global Logistics (EXG) has completed the transport and load-out of 14 critical modules in the southern part of India, destined for the world’s largest green hydrogen energy project in Saudi Arabia.
Each module, weighing up to 250 tonnes, was moved from the yard to the jetty using SPMT configurations comprising 48 axles and two power pack units (PPU).
Eight modules were rolled onto a ro-ro vessel on SPMTs using ramp plates and pre-placed stools. The remaining six modules were transported to the designated jetty on SPMTs, where they were precisely lifted and placed on the deck by crawler cranes.
EXG met several challenges in the processor moving the modules. To overcome them, it used an in-house designed spacer combination for the SPMTs, facilitating the loadout of PAR and PAU modules without compromising the module structures.
During the move, the company also managed the higher loadout ramp height caused by vessel structure protrusions using Scheuerle axles. It also coordinated with the vessel ballast team to maintain operational windows.
In June, EXG managed the multimodal transport of hydropower equipment from India to Brazil. The shipment was divided into four lots including general, over-dimensional and breakbulk cargoes. The breakbulk pieces, measuring 6 m x 6 m x 1.5 m and weighing 32 tonnes each, were transported on semi-lowbed trailers.
EXG is a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in India.
