Navigating the toughest in the market
Project cargo movement involves intricate planning and a deeper level of coordination expertise. To foray into the complexities of project logistics means collaborating with experienced partners, embracing technological innovations, and investing in safety measures. Taking care of the supply chain needs of every customer according to their specific requirement is a challenge in itself but moving an odd-dimensional container cargo is the toughest in the world of global logistics services.
A normal scenario, in this case, looks like this:
- You begin with directing your efforts towards managing the out-of-gauge cargo being placed in an open top or say a flat rack container.
- The loading and unloading of this heavy-lift cargo or the breakbulk cargo in itself involves the handling of special equipment.
- Then there is the designing of a specific route map with infrastructure limitations from the first-mile pick-up till the last-mile delivery.
Of course, having a digital project logistics partner, with services like the provision of requesting an online freight quote, transparent information exchange in regard to online container tracking and vessel scheduling and a digital customer support team, will help take care of the challenges involved.
Overcoming the challenges with customised solutions
Problem Area 1: Complicated Route Planning
Solution: While transporting oversized cargo, one should engage with experienced route planning experts who invest in road surveys, to assess potential roadblocks and help you in making necessary adjustments.
Problem Area 2: Infrastructure Issues
Solution: Your project cargo handling team should be well equipped to consider using specialised equipment to surpass infrastructure limitations. Also, they should have adequate information on suitable roads or ports to move your high-value project cargo without unnecessary delays.
Problem Area 3: Statutory Compliance
Solution: To ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, you should collaborate with custom brokers with project logistics experience. They should be able to get special permits and seek exemptions when required to streamline the clearance of your project cargo.
Problem Area 4: Seamless Communication
Solution: Such large-scale projects require perfect coordination among various stakeholders which can be regulated with the use of advanced project management software. It is advisable to use sophisticated communication tools to maintain a clear passage of information between suppliers, buyers, transportation service providers and on-site teams.
Problem Area 5: Safety Management
Solution: Not everyone can put in place a robust safety procedure that is in sync with ensuring the security of your odd-dimensional cargo. Adequate measures should be taken to prevent tampering, theft or damage to the cargo which is only possible by partnering with an experienced logistics service provider.
If you are looking for a project logistics expert, who has an experience in this industry for more than two decades, look no further! Contact us at projects@sarjak.com
