Case Studies in South Africa
Hydropower Station
Hydropower Station
Branch in charge: Germany
Destination: Ladysmith via Durban, South Africa
Cargo: Hydropower Station
Volume: 145,150 frt
Job description:
One MIV (valve) U3 was loaded on rail at Voith York (USA) in cooperation with HMGT Houston to be shipped via Savannah to Durban, ZA.
Shipment over 145 t was handled by a coastal crane on both sides.
In Durban, the MIV was discharged on a SPMT trailer and then placed on the elephant feet until the trailer for onward transportation was available.
Air Separation Plant
Air Separation Plant
Branch in charge: Germany
Destination: Pretoria West, South Africa
Cargo: Air Separation Plant
Volume: 3,000 frt
Job description:
A turnkey plant was shipped by us, consisting of a 200-t/d GOX 6000 air separation unit, an Argon rectification column and respective equipment.
The largest item was approximately 4 x 4 x 20 m, max. item weight – 25 t.
Mining Equipment
Mining Equipment
Branch in charge: Germany
Destination: Durban and Richards Bay, South Africa
Cargo: Mining Equipment
Volume: 3,686 frt
Job description:
The cargo was loaded in Shanghai, China, and shipped to Durban and Richards Bay, South Africa for final destination in Zambia.
Loading of the mining equipment with up to 125 t unitweight was handled by a dockside crane.
Discharging of the converter from vessel onto the trailer in the South-African port was also done by a dockside crane.
