Case Studies

Case Studies in Indien

Heavy Duty Cranes

Case Study #1:

Heavy Duty Cranes

Branch in charge: Thailand

Destination: Chennai, India

Cargo: Cranes - Main Body and Accessories

Volume: 2 x 2,200 FRT

Job description:

Hansa Meyer Global has been nominated to arrange the chartering and the port supervision for the demobilization of heavy duty cranes to a new project site in India.

The cargo has been shipped from Laem Chabang and Fremanle Port to Chennai by chartered vessel.

Windmill Tower Sections

Case Study #2:

Windmill Tower Sections

Branch in charge: Germany

Destination: CFR Chennai, India

Cargo: Windmill Tower Sections

Volume: 3,500 frt

Job description:

The shipment was arranged from EXW Massen, Germany, via port of Brake to Chennai.  Hansa Meyer Global was responsible for loading of goods in Massen, transport to port, port handling and ocean freight.

This project included two complete wind towers with 10 main tower sections and 2 foundation parts. The main tower sections had a length of 27.4 m and a diameter of 4.3 m.  The maximum single piece weight was 69,800 kg.

The shipment was effected by part charter on MV “Indian Dawn” to the port of Chennai.

Cement Mill

Case Study #3:

Cement Mill

Branch in charge: Germany

Destination: DDU Rajshree via Mumbai, India

Cargo: Cement Mill

Volume: 8,000 frt

Job description:

Shipments in various lots from the German port of Hamburg to the Mumbai gateway in the state of Maharashtra, India.

This project consisted of two complete cement production lines, including gearboxes, kiln tires and various heavy lifts.  The main component had a single piece weight of 158 t and we were responsible for  the full transport chain, including port handling (load and discharge port), as well as customs clearance, and on-carriage to the job site.

Tunnel Boring Equipment

Case Study #4:

Tunnel Boring Equipment

Branch in charge: Germany

Destination: Chennai, India

Cargo: Tunnel Boring Equipment

Volume: 35,000 frt

Job description:

Shipments in various lots from different Chinese ports, as well as from the German port of Hamburg, to Chennai in the state of Tamilnadu, India.

This project included a complete dismantled TBM (tunnel boring machine) from Herrenknecht, as well as 9 locomotives and 1200 tracks for the tunnel working trains and a conveyor belt system for the excavated soil.  All items are imported to India to build the first underground metro train system in the growing city of Chennai (former Madras).

Steel Mill

Case Study #5:

Steel Mill

Branch in charge: Germany

Destination: Chennai, India

Cargo: Steel Mill

Volume: 30,000 frt

Job description:

Shipments in various lots from the Chinese ports of Shanghai and Tianjin, as well as from Hamburg, Germany, to Chennai in the state of Tamilnadu, India.

The heaviest single cargo weights were of the 10 mill stands – 110 t each.  Our own offices in Chennai and Shanghai were responsible for loading and discharging surveys and assisted the Hamburg office to implement such a complex project.