GAC Dubai secured the business to move the six-metre high, 184 MT tub collar destined for use as the foundation of a crane in a wind-carriers project under construction in Sharjah, UAE. Meanwhile, at the loading port of Penglai in China's Shandong Province, Penglai Jutal Offshore Engineering appointed GAC China to supervise the loading of the heavy load for its voyage to Hamriyah Port.
GAC China coordinated with the port authority to identify the best tidal conditions for the ship to sail. Customs formalities and pre-clearance required to export the massive load had also been arranged in advance. With precision handling, the tub collar was loaded onto the MV Svenja, which was fitted with its own 2,000 ton capacity lifting gear.
Once the vessel arrived at its destination port on 22 September, the heavy load was discharged with ease, in close co-ordination of GAC Sharjah staff and supervised by GAC Dubai.
'GAC has a long track record in managing odd and off-size shipments, and we fully understand that each shipment requires unique attention and dedicated service. Our team has the solid experience and expertise to take care of even the most challenging and unique of project cargoes,' said David Burck, General Manager, Logistics, GAC Dubai.
Simon Xu, General Manager, Freight Services, GAC China added 'Through the cohesive efforts of GAC colleagues in China and Dubai, the operation went smoothly. We were delighted to have assisted in this project and welcome the opportunity to showcase our services in the future.'
