When it comes to moving project cargo safely from the point of origin to its final destination, no step of the entire shipment process can be taken lightly. Every inch of the odd-dimensional cargo and every twist in the special handling equipment along with every turn that the container takes during the transportation, matters. A meticulous level of strategic planning with a certain standard of professional expertise is required to achieve a successful delivery wherein no damage has been done to the actual cargo.
Embarking on the Journey
- Know your cargo – The first and foremost step is to know the exact weight, dimensions and the centre of equilibrium of the cargo being shipped. This would then become the foundation of all further logistics decisions to be taken including container selection, vehicle requirement, use of special equipment, securing the cargo plus loading and unloading till the last mile delivery is completed.
- Plan your route – The next step is to prepare a route map to ensure that this time-critical, high-value cargo reaches its destination with the least possible hurdles. This involves the selection of a logistics partner that can match your requirements with highly effective project solutions. Your logistics service provider should be able to guarantee supervised pickup & delivery, provide real-time container tracking and advance vessel scheduling and have vast experience in charting out project cargo movements by all modes of transport.
Tips for Smooth Sailing
- Handle documentation and legal requirements – This is a very important step since failure to ensure legal compliance might result in penalties and unnecessary delays. Every region or country has specific transport regulations plus cargo clearance procedures and documentation that require strict adherence. It takes a team of experts to get it all done smoothly.
- Ensure Safety and Security – Special care has to be taken to handle the heavylift or out-of-gauge or breakbulk project cargo since they require specific lashings, strategic dunnage deployments or even dynamic stevedoring. Additional security measures are also required in a few cases to ensure cargo stability. Make sure to check if all such complex services can be rendered by your logistics partner for the safe delivery of your oversized and overweight cargo.
Last but not the least
- Digital Transparency – You should have complete clarity as well as control over all aspects of your shipment from start to finish. This is only feasible if your logistics service provider has integrated technological advancements, its own fleet of equipment and worldwide connectivity along with excellent customer-centric digital support available 24×7.
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