Latvian crane manufacturer RIKON recently completed the shipment of two fully assembled portal cranes. The cranes were transported from Riga, Latvia, to an industrial client located in Turkey. This operation involved the specialized handling and transport of oversized and heavy-lift cargo, given the cranes were shipped as complete units rather than disassembled components.
For freight forwarders and logistics professionals, this type of shipment underscores the complexities of project cargo and heavy-lift operations. It requires meticulous planning for port handling, vessel selection, and securing the cargo. The movement of fully assembled industrial equipment, such as these portal cranes, often necessitates specialized vessels or specific port infrastructure capable of accommodating their dimensions and weight. This can impact routing options, transit times, and overall logistics costs, requiring forwarders to engage with carriers experienced in breakbulk and project cargo.