Record-setting cross-kingdom heavy transport
A complex heavy-lift inland transport operation moving oversized industrial columns over 2,200 km across Saudi Arabia, enabling efficient and cost-effective delivery to Jubail.
Transporting some of the longest cargo ever moved across Saudi Arabia, DSV in MENA engineered a high-precision inland logistics solution spanning over 2,200 km from the western to the eastern province.
DSV successfully executed the transport of critical power plant components, including de-hexaniser and de-ethanizer columns, under complex road logistics conditions. The project set a new benchmark, moving cargo measuring up to 65.71 meters in length and 5.05 meters in height - one of the longest inland shipments ever completed in the Kingdom.
Through detailed route planning, engineering assessments, and multi-modal coordination, DSV ensured safe, compliant, and efficient delivery to the Amiral complex in Jubail.
Project summary
Executing record-breaking inland transport of oversized industrial power plant components across Saudi Arabia, combining ocean, air, and specialised road logistics to ensure timely project delivery.
Timeline
March 2025 - February 2027
Project scale
Approximately 150,000 freight tons
Comprehensive logistics every step
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Ocean, air, and road integration
Coordinated multimodal logistics combining ocean freight, air freight, and specialised inland road transport to manage diverse cargo requirements and timelines
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Specialised inland transport
Engineered road transport solutions for oversized and long-length cargo, including route surveys, infrastructure assessments, permits & escort planning for a 2,200 km journey
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Customs clearance & compliance
Full management of customs processes to ensure smooth cargo movement and regulatory compliance across all shipment stages
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Warehousing and destuffing
Provision of secure storage, container destuffing, and cargo preparation to optimise handling and readiness for inland transport
Delivering results that make a measurable impact
Cost-efficient inland solution
By developing a record-setting inland transport strategy, DSV eliminated the need for additional coastal shipping between Jeddah and Jubail. The significantly reduced logistics costs for the customer while maintaining schedule integrity.
Engineering-led execution at scale
- Safe transport of de-hexanizer columns (183 tons each, up to 65 meters long)
- Movement of de-ethanizer columns and isobutane vessels across long-distance routes
- Successful delivery of oversized cargo to the Amiral complex without delays
Delivering engineering-led transport at record scale
Move oversized cargo across Saudi Arabia with confidence
From complex route planning to safe inland transport of record-breaking industrial columns, DSV in MENA delivers end-to-end project logistics solutions that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and keep critical energy projects on schedule.
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