This case study highlights how a heavy aluminum recycling facility managed oversized, time-sensitive cargo through a coordinated, multi-modal approach. Using rail, truck, and barge transport alongside specialized offsite storage, the solution ensured safe handling, efficient delivery, and on-time project completion despite complex logistics challenges.
Problem:
A heavy aluminum recycling facility required the transportation of super heavy cargo into the port. The cargo, which consisted of multiple oversized and time-sensitive components, needed to be moved across challenging routes. Additionally, the facility faced a challenge in finding a secure location to store the various pieces of project cargo as they arrived at different times, creating a need for specialized storage solutions.
Solution:
To address these complex logistics challenges, our team worked with multiple entities, including specialized equipment providers, government agencies for permitting, and transportation partners, to develop a tailored plan for moving the heavy, specialized cargo to the facility’s designated location.
We provided multiple transportation options, offering flexibility in moving the cargo via rail, truck, or barge, ensuring the safest and most cost-efficient routes were chosen. Our advanced infrastructure allowed us to craft an efficient plan for accessing the secondary location while keeping operations moving smoothly.
In addition to the transportation solutions, we offered offsite storage locations to hold cargo safely while awaiting the arrival of additional pieces. This ensured that project timelines were met without delay and that all materials were securely stored until the final stage of delivery.
Results:
- Tailored transportation plan using rail, truck, and barge to efficiently move heavy cargo
- Seamless coordination with multiple partners, including equipment providers and government agencies
- Specialized storage solutions that kept cargo safe and organized as it arrived in stages
- On-time delivery and project completion, maintaining smooth operations despite complex logistics
By leveraging our logistical expertise and connectivity, we were able to craft a comprehensive solution that met the facility’s needs for both transportation and storage. This case highlights our capability to handle oversized cargo and complex projects with efficiency and precision.