Project transport experience

Cogeneration Industrial Plant - Jubail, Saudi Arabia

DSV in MENA delivers record-breaking heavy-lift & out-of-gauge cargo solutions for complex industrial projects

Record-breaking industrial power plant delivery

Overcoming extreme port congestion and moving some of the largest cargo ever to Jubail - discover how DSV in MENA delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule

DSV in MENA has delivered a complex industrial power plant project to Jubail, Saudi Arabia, overcoming extreme port congestion and handling record-breaking heavy-lift and out-of-gauge cargo. Coordinating closely with port authorities, coastal guards, and local police, DSV has engineered a solution that ensures safe, efficient, and timely delivery.

The project involves transporting heavy and oversized equipment that had never been moved from China, Japan and Korea to Jubail Commercial Port (JCP) before. DSV modified the port's main gate and used a self-propelled modular transporter (SPMT) to maneuver cargo out of the port before shifting it onto conventional axles for transport to Dammam and finally Jubail. This innovative approach has saved the customer significant vessel detention days, reducing costs and keeping the project on schedule.

Project summary

Moving heavy-lift and out-of-gauge cargo from China, Japan and Korea to Jubail, Saudi Arabia while coordinating with authorities to keep the project moving and on schedule.

Timeline

November 2024 - February 2028

Project scale

250,000 freight tons moved

Comprehensive logistics every step

Ocean freight

End-to-end ocean transport for heavy-lift, out-of-gauge, and oversized cargo, ensuring safe and timely delivery from China to Saudi Arabia
Specialised road transport

Tailored Road solutions using multi-axle trailers and SPMTs, including route planning, permits, and escorts for oversized equipment
Customs & duty exemption

Management of customs clearance, documentation, and duty exemptions to minimise delays and ensure regulatory compliance
Warehousing & repacking

Secure storage and repacking of sensitive or oversized cargo, optimising space and preparing shipments for onward transport

Significant operational savings

By shifting operations from Jubail industrial port to Jubail commercial port and handling record-breaking cargo, the project achieved approximately 85 days of vessel detention savings. This innovative approach reduced the costs, streamlined logistics, and ensured the project stays on schedule, delivering real value to the customer.

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